UCD, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Friends of Clark Park, will once again present Movies in Clark Park, four Fridays of free outdoor movies running... Read More
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UCD's next great public space now open!Trolley Portal Gardens is now open at 40th and Baltimore Click here for more info » -
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Our annual publication highlighting UCD's impact in the neighborhoodOnline Report Details Work in Public Space, Workforce Development, Transportation Planning and More UCD 2018 Annual Review » -
Our safety ambassadors patrol the neighborhood and offer assistance to the community.UCD is dedicated to improving the neighborhood. Our Public Space Maintenance staff clean and enhance more than 160 University City commercial and residential blocks, and our safety ambassadors provide walking escorts, vehicle lock-outs, and transplants to homeless shelters. »
What's New
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August at The Porch at 30th Street Station brings free weekly lunchtime performances presented by PECO, the completion of our new shade structure, post-work drinks three nights a... Read More
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In the same year they will celebrate their forty-fifth anniversary, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House completed a massive expansion to more than double their capacity to... Read More
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Our data scientist Tyler Tran has recently been conducting pedestrian counts throughout our district using automated sensors. Pedestrian count data help us estimate the... Read More
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In early August, two major infrastructure improvement projects will impact travel within University City.
On Monday, August 5th, the Chestnut Street Bridge, spanning between... Read More
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Each summer University City District partners with local businesses, restaurants, organizations and performers to present a robust schedule of free and fun events throughout... Read More