Development…for Good: Placemaking and Economic Growth
June 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join this Development…for Good event to explore how the design of public space connects communities and can lead to economic growth.
How does the design of a public space connect communities, and how can it lead to economic growth for neighborhoods and the city? The next event in The Citizen’s Development…for Good series looks at these questions, with some of the Philadelphians who have answered them in their work featuring:
Jerry Sweeney, CEO, Brandywine Realty Trust
Connor Barwin, founder, Make the World Better Foundation
Jerome Shabazz, executive director, Overbrook Environmental Education Center
Tya Winn, executive director, Community Design Collaborative
Moderated by Guidehouse Associate Director Laura Slutsky
Agenda
Reception: 5-6pm; drinks available for purchase by credit card only
Program: 6-7:30pm
Cost of Entry
$5 for entry. Free to The Philadelphia Citizen members and Fitler Club members.
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Parking and Entry
If you will be driving, parking is available in the following nearby parking lot: Park America, 12 S 23rd St. There is also abundant hourly street parking and easy access from 30th Street Station on Septa’s Rail Line and the 22nd Street Trolley Station.