University City District works year-round to change places and change lives. We invite you to explore our 2018 Annual Review online, where you can see our impact across our... 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. »
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On Wednesday, December 5th, hundreds of guests attended our annual State of University City event at World Cafe Live. This year, the event focused on how University City... Read More
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The support of local civic associations has been critical to UCD’s work since our formation in 1997. Early in our history, the civics served as a bridge between UCD and the... Read More
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The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI), our nationally renowned job training program that connects local residents seeking opportunity with employers seeking talent,... Read More