We have launched a new neighborhood-wide fundraising campaign called West Philly Forward to aid small businesses, non-profits, and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19... Read More
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Donate to local businesses and organizations in need through University City District's West Philly Forward campaign. Click here for more info. » -
Check out our in-progress guide to restaurants offering takeout and delivery in West Philadelphia. See who is open in the neighborhood! » -
West Philadelphia Skills InitiativeEvery week, we will be publishing labor market industry (LMI) data and important trends to consider in the development of an equitable economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Read the reports at UCD's blog. » -
Our annual publication highlighting our neighborhoodOur in-depth guide to the development projects that are transforming University City, along with other critical economic development indicators State of University City 2020 » -
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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We'd like to once again thank the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for their continued support of our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. This... Read More
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We are pleased to share the following staff updates to our teams at University City District, Green City Works, and the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.
Patrick Bayer... Read More
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We are excited to announce two governance changes at University City District. John Grady has been unanimously elected to our Board of Directors as the new representative from... Read More