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Fishtown on the rise: Pam Thomas, Jan 28, 2013; On East Girard Avenue, conditions are ripe for a commercial renaissance.
Philly stake: Pam Thomas, Jan 28, 2013; A model block and other new programs offer a commercial corridor in Philadelphia’s Fishtown community a chance to shine.
Mixed and matched: Jennifer Rodríguez, Oct 21, 2012; Pairing improvements to local infrastructure with social services and other supports is making a difference in low-income communities in Eastern North Philadelphia.
Make that plan official: Eileen Figel, Apr 9, 2012; When a community-led quality-of-life plan is formally adopted by the city, it gains power and influence.
Saying 'I do' to a Philadelphia neighborhood: By Jim Capraro, senior fellow, Institute for Comprehensive Community Development, Aug 1, 2011; On June 28, a long effort resulted in the public unveiling of a quality-of-life plan for the Eastern North neighborhood of Philadelphia. Next step: implementation.
A blueprint for revitalizing commercial corridors: By Patrick T. Reardon and Dan Brunner, Jun 20, 2011; A new study provides a check list for assessing the ability of business strips to bounce back from economic difficulties as well as for determining what to do to help strengthen those strips.
White paper: New and definitive evidence on what works to revitalize urban commercial corridors: Jun 20, 2011; The study answered two basic questions: what makes for a successful retail corridor, and what interventions can get you there?

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