May 8 tackles the tough issues facing cities, suburbs and regions. Our expertise helps private and public sector leaders define key challenges and create and implement detailed action plans to build a better future.

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Healthy Food Access

May 8 has developed expertise in key models and resources to improve healthy food access in underserved communities.

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Healthy Food Access Portal

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Economic Impact

May 8 works with its partners to set out clear, user-friendly economic impact statements that look at the true impact of key proposals or projects.

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President's Budget Analysis

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Older Communities

May 8 offers revitalization strategies for older communities that need to leverage their assets to overcome decades of population and job loss and grow again.

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Community Revitalization Desktop Guide

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Economic Development

May 8 helps local governments to create public investment strategies to grow markets or unlock the potential of existing assets to attract private investment.

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An Action Plan for the Central Delaware

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A Healthy Environment

May 8 explores feasible, high impact environmental policies that a city can adopt to improve resident health, save money and enhance quality of life.

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Next Great City Philadelphia

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Urban Zoning

A May 8 led education campaign resulted in the formation of a Zoning Reform Commission to rewrite Philadelphia’s dated Zoning Code.

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Philadelphia Zoning Reform Campaign (2007)

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Regional Equity

May 8 analyzes government policies and economic forces that affect regional growth and explores the impact of these dynamics on municipalities, businesses and residents.