For the better part of 20 years, University City District fit the paradigm of most Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), working every day to make our 2.4 square mile... 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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University City District (UCD) and the Baltimore Avenue Business Association are excited to announce the return of the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll on Thursday, June 6th and... 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
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In our Innovators Series, we’re profiling University City entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies who are working on cutting-edge technologies and building the future right here... Read More
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UCD, Cedar Park Neighbors, and local mural and fine art company Hagopian Arts are working together to install a ground mural at Cedar Park, and we want your input! Help us... Read More
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Movies in Clark Park is returning this August for four nights of films under the stars. We’ve selected three great titles for this year’s lineup that we will be announcing very... Read More