It can catalyze government to take risks, move quickly and pay attention to neglected issues.
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The spread of an innovative program piloted in Philadelphia is the result of persistence, rigorous study and evaluation, along with efforts to avoid common pitfalls.
Read moreHow Philadelphia Is Watering Community Creativity
A project to fix the city's stormwater problems has blossomed into so much more.
Read moreAn Intriguing New Approach to Funding Social Programs
Pay-for-success programs seem to hold promise as a way to find the up-front investments for programs that save money in the long run.
Read moreWhen Connection is the Innovation in Human Services
A journal launched by two Philadelphia social services entrepreneurs is going a long way toward spreading the word about what works and what doesn't.
Read moreCollective Impact and the Modern City
Tireless collaboration led to a revamped development process that promises to help revitalize Philadelphia.
Read moreA Portfolio of Schools
Treating district-run schools and charters the same promises to turn traditional education administration inside out.
Read moreCollaboration's Collective Impact
A successful program is one that effectively captures the interest of public and private entities.
Read morePhilly's Proposed Green Stormwater Plan
A plan in Philadelphia to build a greener, more sustainable stormwater system may well blast green infrastructure into the mainstream.
Read moreFrom Grey to Green in the Concrete Jungle
A plan in Philadelphia to build a greener, more sustainable stormwater system may well blast green infrastructure into the mainstream.
Read moreLeaky Roofs and Windows
There's no time like hard times to take a close look at duplicative programs.
Read moreCan 'Talent Injection' Remake Social Services?
A foundation's experiment with providing experts to public agencies is showing promise as a way to make a big difference at a relatively modest cost.
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