GPLEX
September 16th 2019
Sustainability and Greening our Region
There are few systems more complex than the global climate and the increasingly undeniable impact of humans. In this brief, we discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives in the city and region and how they are addressing climate change. Read More
GPLEX
September 16th 2019
Why is Everyone Talking about Gene Therapy and Biotech?
Philadelphia has recently made a name for itself in the biotechnology subfields of gene and cell therapy. Yet with all the media attention and business fervor, how does Greater Philadelphia’s biotech industry compare with other leading metropolitan regions? This data brief measures growth in... Read More
Regional Direction
June 3rd 2019
Homeownership Among Philadelphia's Millennial Generation
With City Council’s recent expansion of the Philly First Home program, homeownership may become more affordable for many first-time buyers in the city. In this Policy Brief, the Economy League looks at how homeownership maps out across Philadelphia – with a particular focus on the young (25-34... Read More
Regional Direction
May 6th 2019
Income Inequality Among Philadelphia's Workforce
During recent budget hearings in Philadelphia City Council we learned of the efforts municipal departments are making to include underrepresented populations within their management teams. The Economy League has long identified the inclusion of women and underrepresented persons of color within... Read More
Regional Direction
April 19th 2019
Unpacking Philadelphia's Workforce Composition
At last week's budget hearings, the Commerce Department – home to the Office of Workforce Development – fielded several questions by City Council members about progress on workforce development, the "skills gap," and poverty reduction. This week's brief sheds some light on the composition of the... Read More
Regional Direction
April 8th 2019