This Developer Is Trying To Beat the Odds and Build a Wellness Community in One of Philly's Poorest Neighborhoods

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Jan. 18 BISNOW article about TPP Capital Management, a Black-owned, social impact development company, which will soon break ground on an ambitious project in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia.

The Importance of a Fair Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania and the Eviction Epidemic

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was interviewed in a Nov. 4 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about the importance of a fair minimum wage in Pennsylvania and the eviction epidemic.

After the Explosion, What's the Future of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Site?

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was interviewed for an Oct. 21 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) "In-Depth" podcast about the future of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions site.

Death of the Downtown: How Cities Can Rebuild Using 'Tactical Urbanism'

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an Oct. 20 Smart Cities Dive article about the importance of smart decisions, access to funding and open mindedness to avoid catastrophic scenarios in cities experiencing disaster.

At Strategic Site of Philly Refinery Explosion, Drexel Report Envisions Community-Informed Future

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an Oct. 8 Philly Voice article about “Visioning the Future of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Complex,” a report from the Lindy Institute and the Clean Air Council about the potential long-term future of the former 1,400-acre Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) oil refinery site on the Lower Schuylkill.

What’s the Next Delaware Waterfront-Style Victory for Philly? | Editorial

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Sept. 20 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s decision on how Penn’s Landing will be developed. 

What Would Philly Look Like If Urbanists Ran the City?

Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute of Urban Innovation and Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman, an adjunct professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, were quoted in a story in the September 2020 edition of Philadelphia magazine speculating on what the city would look like if it was run by urbanists. The piece mentions "SIM-PHL," an urban planning game created by Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio in the ExCITe Center.

76ers Want New Arena at Penn's Landing but Not Everyone Agrees

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Sept. 3 WPVI-TV (6-abc) article about the Sixers targeting Penn's Landing for a potential new basketball arena. And whether it would really be good for the city.

Is a Sixers Arena at Penn’s Landing Good for Philly? | Pro/Con

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, co-authored a Sept. 1 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion commentary about the Sixers targeting Penn's Landing for a potential new basketball arena. And whether it would really be good for the city.

The Sixers Are Targeting Penn’s Landing for a Potential New Basketball Arena

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an Aug. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Sixers targeting Penn's Landing for a potential new basketball arena.

As Pandemic Began, Suburban Philly House Sales Went up and Prices Dipped, the Opposite of the City Market

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an Aug. 13 Philadelphia Inquirer article about an increase in suburban Philadelphia house sales amid the pandemic.

The Virus and the City:  Next Steps

Bruce Katz, JD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored an Aug. 4 Philadelphia Citizen article about a handful of relief bills and programs that, if Congress acts, may boost small business