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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.

Are you a member, but need your discount code? Email membership@thephiladelphiacitizen.org – Not a member yet? Learn more about the Philadelphia Citizen annual memberships HERE! Sign up to enjoy perks like free or discounted entry to ticketed events, access to civic engagement matchmaking, free memberships to partner organizations, and more!

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.

Venue

Fitler Club Ballroom
1 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States