Featured Projects
Below are just a few projects that I have been involved with or wanted to highlight because of their unique contribution to the city of Philadelphia. This is the kind of innovative community and grassroots work that deserves full support from city officials. Because of my experience working so closely with these groups, I would give support to these campaigns and the myriad of other community-based efforts to correct the politics of fear in this city.
Great Expectations: Citizens' Voices on Philadelphia's Future
Chris Satullo, the editor of the Inquirer’s editorial page, announced a project that might help transform politics in this city: Great Expectations: Citizen Voices on Philadelphia’s Future. It is a project of citizen input that has the potential to radically improve politics in the city.
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Neighborhood Defense
NeighborhoodDefense.org is a network of civic associations, community groups, community development corporations and individuals dedicated to preserving and strengthening the role of citizens and neighborhoods in decisions about land use and planning in Philadelphia.
Neighborhood Networks
Neighborhood Networks (NN) is a culturally and racially diverse organization of Philadelphians dedicated to advancing social equality, economic justice and resource stewardship by influencing political decision-making from a grassroots level.
Philadelphia Transit Campaign
Public transportation is critical to our regional economy. That's why Marc Stier is a leader of the Philadelphia Transit Campaign, a broad state-wide coalition of labor leaders, community groups, and business groups to help get more funding for SEPTA.
Casino-Free Philadelphia
Nobody asked Philadelphians if they wanted casinos in their neighborhoods. Casino-Free Philadelphia has been fighting to give residents and small businesses a voice. They include members from across the city who are fighting for neighborhoods due to the undemocratic process by which casinos and the negative impacts of slots parlors on a city, including traffic and crime.
Philadelphia Campaign for Housing Justice
In a city where over one fourth of the population lives below the poverty line, access to affordable housing is a major issue for thousands of its citizens. The Philadelphia Campaign for Housing Justice is fighting for an innovative policy, known as inclusionary housing, to get additional affordable housing built.
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The Next Great City Initiative
The Next Great City initiative is dedicated to creating a positive future for Philadelphia by advocating for common sense, cost effective policies that enhance environmental quality, strengthen neighborhoods and increase our economic competitiveness.
Committee of Seventy
In a city that needs reform, The Committee of Seventy is making that reform happen. The mission of the Committee of Seventy is straightforward: "improve the Philadelphia region by demanding ethical conduct of elected officials, promoting government efficiency, educating citizens and safeguarding elections."
