Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development:
4/06/2017, Philadelphia Research Initiative
The Pew Charitable Trusts released its 2017 “State of the City” report on the health of Philadelphia, using various metrics
PHL Airport’s economic impact reaches new height
4/10/2017, Kenneth Hilario
PHL airport released a new report, completed by ESI Consulting, measuring the economic impact of the airport for the Philadelphia region.
Pennrose-led group chosen to develop sprawling city-owned site in Chinatown
4/10/2017, Jacob Aldeman
Redevelopment Authority selects Pennrose Properties proposal for 8th and Vine site, over the Parkway Corportation-Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation proposal
What would Trump’s budget mean for Philadelphia transit?
4/10/2017, Jim Saksa
WHYY explores how SEPTA’s proposed capital expansion programs might be curtailed under Trump budget proposals
Philly firms rank top 3 in the U.S. for skilled foreign labor requests
4/10/2017, Joseph N. DiSteffano
Philadelphia had the third highest number of HB-1 visa employees (skilled foreign workers) among all US cities, behind only New York City and Houston
State Treasury hopes to save $5 million with new investment strategy
4/11/2017, Tim Grant
Pennsylvania Treasurer proposes moving State held public stocks to “passive” investment strategy to save over $5million in fund manager fees
Philly to rake in $118 million in new taxes after reassessing commercial properties
4/01/2017, Claudia Vargas & Tricia L. Nadolny
Philadelphia’s reassessment of commercial properties will bring in a big pot of real estate tax revenue for the City and School District