Development … for Good: The Future of the Office

Please join us for Development … for Good: The Future of The Office. Another installment of The Philadelphia Citizen’s speaker series, powered by Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Fitler Club, on — literally — building a better, more inclusive, and prosperous Philadelphia.

What does the post-pandemic workplace in Philadelphia look like? Who are the innovators creating a balanced work-life for their employees? What are the economic ramifications of the remote work revolution? How can Center City recover and thrive in the new paradigm? Our panel of experts will take a deep dive into these and other important questions facing the local economy as we look to creating new opportunities and building a sustainable future for Philadelphia. Speakers Include:

• Crystal Ashby, Chief People Officer at Independence Blue Cross
• Kimberly Smith, Vice President of Workplace Strategy at JLL
• Angela Val, President and CEO, Visit Philadelphia

The panel will be moderated by Prema Katari Gupta, Executive Director of Central Philadelphia Development Corporation and Vice President for Parks and Public Realm

• Vaccination-only venue. Masks provided and encouraged.
• $5 to attend, free to members of The Philadelphia Citizen and Fitler Club.

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT … FOR GOOD: For decades, real estate developers have had an outsized effect on the trajectory of growth in Philadelphia. And now a new generation of visionaries, deal-makers and builders are following suit, driven by the merging of social impact and bottom-line imperatives. The Philadelphia Citizen’s Development … For Good is a year-long speaker series that smartly delves into the economic and cultural difference that enlightened and intentional real estate development can make in our city.

PARKING AND ENTRY: On site guest paid valet parking is available outside the Ballroom entrance. If you will be driving, parking is available in the following nearby parking lot: Park America,12 S 23rd Street. 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. Please have your vaccination card or photo of your card along with ID for entry.