Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

During their conversation, Jen shares what it’s like to be an active Philadelphian in what she calls an owner-operated city. Episode Transcript Here: [link] Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

During their conversation, Jen shares what it’s like to be an active Philadelphian in what she calls an owner-operated city. Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. She recently co-founded the nonpartisan nonprofit Better Civics.

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Leadership Engagement Voting 2002 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 21, 2024

Cities cost money to operate. Community building versus revitalization. Cities have to earn money to pay for all the things that people say they want. An art gallery type building won't have near the economic return as a sports arena, provided it is super well planned.

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Public Policy Blog

JANUARY 12, 2016

Bush administration in 2002. Why “meeting people where they are” matters: 1) We are generally a passive voting audience, if you meet us where we are, in theory we are more likely to participate – right? First president to deliver the speech in primetime was Lyndon Johnson in 1965. Bush in 2004. Look out world.

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