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Reinventing Older Communities: Rethink. Recover. Rebuild.
The Foundation is pleased to support the fourth biennial Reinventing Older Communities conference, to be hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, May 12-14, 2010.
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Capitalization in Philadelphia's Nonprofit Cultural Sector
06/24/2009
A new report released by TDC of Boston underscores the need for Philadelphia’s arts and culture groups, service organizations, and funders to address capitalization needs within the nonprofit sector.
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Bringing the Arts Back to Philadelphia's Children
04/07/2009
"Imagine a city and region that commits to the arts as a key tool in transforming communities and keeping youth engaged and successful in and out of school… giving students the opportunity to participate in a thriving economy in which the skills of imagination and innovation are valued."
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Commercial Corridors: A Strategic Investment Framework for Philadelphia
03/12/2009
What makes commercial corridors successful? How can Philadelphia use investments in these corridors to greater effect? A new study explores the drivers of success in areas with commecrial concentration.
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Seizing Opportunities to Maximize the Value of Philadelphia's Housing Stock
02/19/2009
A coalition of housing advocates has released two policy briefs making the case that Philadelphia should repair and weatherize its older housing stock, and target its new affordable housing construction dollars to make neighborhoods stronger and jumpstart private activity.
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Foundation Publications
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Annual Report
This year's edition includes feature articles by local writers on Philadelphia's new Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; strengthening Pennsylvania's policy achievements in early childhood and school funding equity; and the potential for the region's extensive trail assets.
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2007 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2007 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and feature articles by Philadelphia-area journalists.
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Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth
The Foundation has initiated a community-wide effort to reinvigorate arts education for Philadelphia’s children and youth. The following is a digest of research demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on young people. It is a snapshot of key studies that have influenced the Foundation’s point of view and approach.
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2006 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2006 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and articles by three Philadelphia-area journalists.
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Area Cultural Groups Adjust to Changing Audience Patterns
As Greater Philadelphia's audiences evolve and change, the region's arts and cultural organizations face the challenge of adapting the ways in which they relate to their audiences and consumers. In a new monograph, the Foundation explores several exciting and innovative approaches that show great promise for arts groups.
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