Learning from Center City Philadelphia
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Applying successful urban redevelopment strategies from the city of Brotherly Love.
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My father in law was born and raised in Philadelphia, grew up in a row house, graduated from LaSalle and worked there for 10+ years. Were it not for business oppurtunities in Florida he would still be there. He is Philly to the core. He loves the city. Everybody I know that has been there loves it. The leaders had a vision for their core and it is working. What a wonderful model city. Too bad their sports teams stink.