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Philadelphia neighborhood leaders reveal what it actually takes to fight a billion-dollar development and win.
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In this episode
- Real stories of communities pushing back against displacement in Philadelphia
- Lessons from fights against sports arenas and institutional expansion
- What working-class communities of color gained, lost, and negotiated
- A practical framework for organizing when powerful money comes to your block
About this episode
Philadelphians have a history of banding together and organizing when faced by powerful and monied development that has threatened their displacement. From professional sports venues to ever-expanding “eds and meds,” all across Philadelphia, working-class communities of color have pushed back, sometimes winning, sometimes losing, sometimes ending up somewhere in between. In this panel discussion, we’ll hear from neighborhood leaders who share their stories and lessons learned for others when these projects arise.
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