October 2024

October 31, 2024
An image of a retail district in Collingswood, New Jersey

Retail Districts of Greater Philadelphia Web Map Highlights a Decade of Change Across the Region

by Spencer Gober, Manager, Office of Community and Economic Development

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DVRPC has been assessing the composition of retail districts across Greater Philadelphia since 2013, and the recently updated Retail Districts of Greater Philadelphia web map allows users to see how these districts have changed over the past decade.

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October 30, 2024
Get to know IT Analyst Tyrell Powell.

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October 29, 2024
The Philadelphia skyline lit up at night

Key Industries in Greater Philadelphia Have Low Risk of Automation, Less Capacity for Remote Work

by Spencer Gober, Manager, Office of Community and Economic Development

When compared to our peer regions, Greater Philadelphia’s key industries are supported by a workforce that is at lower risk of automation and has less capacity to work remotely.

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October 29, 2024
The tourism and hospitality industry represents a vital part of the economy in the Greater Philadelphia region, and it requires special consideration for transportation planning purposes. Through DVRPC’s Multimodal Access to Tourist Destinations project, staff investigated visitation trends and transportation implications for select tourist destinations across the region’s eight suburban counties.

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October 28, 2024
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Upcoming LTAP Classes in PA and NJ

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The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides technical information and expertise to help municipal governments use transportation funds more effectively, improve road maintenance, and increase roadway safety.

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