State of the City 2023

Please join The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's "Every Voice, Every Vote" initiative for a live webcast about Philadelphia's future, including:

• Important insights from this year's "State of the City" research.
• New citywide poll results.
• An expert panel discussion of potential solutions to some of Philadelphia's biggest challenges.

As the shape of the post-pandemic city continues to emerge, new approaches are needed to solve persistent challenges including public safety, housing affordability, and quality jobs for all. Learn what approaches a new crop of local leaders may need to take.

Agenda

Welcome and opening remarks

• Susan K. Urahn, president and chief executive officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts
• Donna Frisby-Greenwood, senior vice president, Philadelphia and scientific advancement, The Pew Charitable Trusts
• Jim Friedlich, executive director and chief executive officer, The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

"State of the City" 2023 key findings

• Katie Martin, project director, Philadelphia research and policy initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts

The Lenfest Institute's "Every Voice, Every Vote" poll findings

• Julia Terruso and Aseem Shukla, Philadelphia Inquirer journalists, on behalf of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's "Every Voice, Every Vote" initiative

Panel discussion

Moderator:  Michael O'Bryan, founder/principal, Humanature, and distinguished resident fellow, Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, Drexel University

Panelists:

• The Rev. Luis Cortés Jr., founder, president, and chief executive officer, Esperanza
• Wil Reynolds, chief executive officer and vice president, innovation, Seer Interactive
• Dr. Akira Drake Rodriguez, assistant professor, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
• Dr. Adriana Torres-O'Connor, president and chief executive officer, Mental Health Partnerships

Audience Q&A

Closing remarks

• Elinor Haider, senior director, Philadelphia program, The Pew Charitable Trusts