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September 10, 2024
Research Shows Revitalizing Vacant Lots Pays Dividends
With funding from Analytics at Wharton, Susan Wachter, Co-Director of Penn Institute for Urban Research and Shane Jensen, Professor of Statistics and Data Science, worked with Desen Lin and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to determine the economic effects of PHS's Philadelphia LandCare Program, which cleans and "greens" abandoned lots throughout the city, working with communities and neighborhoods to make a positive impact.
Shane Jensen Susan Wachter Urban Development Housing Gallery September 12, 2024 2023 Photography Contest: Urban NaturePenn IUR is pleased to announce the winner of its 8th Annual Photography Contest: “Wetland for All” by Amitava Chandra.
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