World Class Greater Philadelphia An Economy League Initiative
Focus 2026
The Focus 2026 report is the culmination of two years of leadership engagement and intensive research to identify the issues most important to the future of Greater Philadelphia. In this report, the Economy league introduces the three World Class priorities of Education and Talent Development, Business Growth, and Infrastructure, and outlines aspirational goals to guide and focus strategic collaboration among the region's leaders.
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2026: Future Histories
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2010 Roundtables Summary Report
In the spring of 2010, the Economy League asked a diverse array of cross-sector leaders what they thought would have to change for the region to be considered a world class place to live, work, and play by the year 2026. More than 500 leaders came together at 17 interactive roundtables in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, providing extensive input on what a world class future could and should look like for Greater Philadelphia. In July 2010, the Economy League released a report summarizing these roundtable discussions.
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Benchmarking
The World Class initiative kicked off in 2009 with foundational research and analysis that asked the question, “Is Greater Philadelphia World Class?” In a special edition of Insight magazine, the Economy League explored the factors used to rank the world’s best cities and regions, took a look at places that typically do well in these rankings, and examined how Greater Philadelphia is viewed on the global stage.
