Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙩 Bruce Katz, Benjamin Preis and Michael Saadine emphasize the importance of a robust housing safety net to prevent homelessness and make housing affordable. We advocate for universal vouchers, renter tax credits, and preserving affordable housing. Addressing homelessness requires targeted federal investments, like expanding emergency rental assistance, increasing shelter capacity, and promoting supportive housing. Local innovations, such as Housing Command Centers, should be scaled nationwide. This newsletter is the last in a series of initial policy newsletters produced alongside the National Housing Crisis Task Force. Read the newsletter in full and catch up on past policy newsletters below: https://lnkd.in/e3dYHdi8

Tiny WPA empowers everyday people to become "Building Heroes," equipping them with skills to design, build, and inspire others. Their mission goes beyond visual appeal—it's about fostering civic engagement and nurturing the next generation of change-makers, tackling urban challenges to create a safer, healthier, and more vibrant Philadelphia. Curious about how citizen-led design can transform our neighborhoods? Join us for 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚: 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙮 𝙒𝙋𝘼'𝙨 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 on November 12 from 4-5 PM ET with the founders of Tiny WPA, Renee Schacht and Alex Gilliam for a conversation about grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. ⭐️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ The series is produced by the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University in partnership with the Urban Strategy Masters Program in Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Andrew Zitcer hosts the webinar and Thomas Devaney produces the series with production director Hazel Dequito.

🚨 Housing Crisis Action 🚨 The National Housing Crisis Task Force, a two-year initiative we've launched with the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University is on a mission to bring innovative solutions in housing production, preservation, and finance to communities nationwide. This is the final release in a series of policy newsletters, leading up to the much-anticipated national policy agenda with actionable recommendations for the federal government to tackle our housing crisis, launching next week. #NationalHousingCrisisTaskForce #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #Bipartisanpolicy

Lindy Institute's Civic Design Studio in The Philadelphia Inquirer today: This arena is a make-or-break moment for Philly’s Market East. We need a world-class civic building with high standards for transit, public space, community connectivity, & economic vibrancy. Check out our design principles & ideas. Let's raise the bar. https://lnkd.in/eMY3iApv

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🫂 Please join us for the next installment of "Urban Strategy in the Present Tense" on November 12 from 4-5 PM ET with the founders of Tiny WPA, Renee Schacht & Alex Gilliam! We'll discuss grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. Tiny WPA empowers everyday people to become "Building Heroes," equipping them with skills to design, build, and inspire others. For details and registration: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ

Join me folks -- the last webinar was SO GOOD -- we are on a roll!

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🫂 Please join us for the next installment of "Urban Strategy in the Present Tense" on November 12 from 4-5 PM ET with the founders of Tiny WPA, Renee Schacht & Alex Gilliam! We'll discuss grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. Tiny WPA empowers everyday people to become "Building Heroes," equipping them with skills to design, build, and inspire others. For details and registration: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ

Designing Change: Tiny WPA's Blueprint for Better Spaces 🏞 Are you curious about how citizen-led design can transform our neighborhoods? In our next episode, we sit down with Renee Schacht and Alex Gilliam to explore how Tiny WPA is reshaping Philadelphia's future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ

Designing Change: Tiny WPA's Blueprint for Better Spaces 🏞 Are you curious about how citizen-led design can transform our neighborhoods? In our next episode, we sit down with Renee Schacht and Alex Gilliam to explore how Tiny WPA is reshaping Philadelphia's future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ

Designing Change: Tiny WPA's Blueprint for Better Spaces 🏞 Are you curious about how citizen-led design can transform our neighborhoods? In our next episode, we sit down with Renee Schacht and Alex Gilliam to explore how Tiny WPA is reshaping Philadelphia's future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about grassroots innovation, community empowerment, and the tangible impact of citizen-led design in creating stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekNVPyAQ