Report: The Future Of Metropolitan Philadelphia

A study by the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center titled "Flight (Or) Fight" looks at trends of urban decay, sprawl, and economic growth in the region.

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January 10, 2002, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"This report brings together for the first time the latest comprehensive data about the region with the real life experiences of our residents and lays out the beginnings of a regional agenda for change... It is up to us to start making different choices that will reverse the trends of urban decay, suburban sprawl, and slow economic growth and make Metropolitan Philadelphia the place of choice that it should be." [Complete 96-page report available online.]

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Read the full story: Flight or Fight: Metropolitan Philadelphia And Its Future

Tuesday, January 8, 2002 in Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center

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