Looking to enjoy fall and Halloween festivities in University City? You're in luck! In addition to the many blocks participating in trick-or-treating, there are also some great... Read More
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Our new online tool can evaluate equity in public spacesWe've embarked on a process to explore social justice in its own public spaces, and to develop a mobile-ready data collection and analysis tool 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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Not everyone gets to combine their personal passion with a professional pursuit. For Palma Marinas, owner of the new self-serve pet washing business PHilthy Paws at 806 South 47th... Read More
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We are pleased to announce Drexel Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities Donald Moore has joined our Board of Directors here at University City District. Our board, composed... Read More
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Over the past decade, UCD has become a nationally recognized leader in data-driven placemaking. We have spent years designing, building, and maintaining public venues like The... Read More
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We'd like to thank the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for their continued support of our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. This month, the United... Read More
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We have exciting things coming to The Porch at 30th Street Station this October that you won't want to miss, including a new rotation of food trucks, our finished Pavilion at The... Read More