University City District (UCD)

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Greetings From University City!

University City District (UCD) was founded in 1997 by a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents to improve economic vitality and quality of life in Philadelphia's University City. Our primary mission is community revitalization. We work within a place-based, data-driven framework to invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, support small businesses along our commercial corridors, connect low-income Philadelphians to careers with employer partners, and promote job growth and innovation. Every day, we work to change places and change lives.

Note:  The above description came from the organization's About page.

In The News

• Annual UC District Report: Building boom continues, rent prices increasing, West Philly Local, April 27, 2023.
• New ‘parklets’ pop up in West Philly, West Philly Local, July 13, 2018.
• From Dollar Stroll to movies in Clark Park: UCD bringing back signature summer events, West Philly Local, May 4, 2018.
• $5 million grant to expand job-training programs for unemployed West Philadelphians, West Philly Local, February 20, 2018.

Info

• Event Calendar: University City Event Calendar
• Twitter: @ucdphl

See Also

• Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
• The Dirt Factory
• UC Dining Days
• West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI)
• The Woodlands