University City District (UCD)
Greetings From University City!
University City District (UCD) was founded in 1997 by a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents to improve economic vitality and quality of life in Philadelphia's University City. Our primary mission is community revitalization. We work within a place-based, data-driven framework to invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, support small businesses along our commercial corridors, connect low-income Philadelphians to careers with employer partners, and promote job growth and innovation. Every day, we work to change places and change lives.
Note: The above description came from the organization's About page.
In The News
- Annual UC District Report: Building boom continues, rent prices increasing, West Philly Local, April 27, 2023.
- New ‘parklets’ pop up in West Philly, West Philly Local, July 13, 2018.
- From Dollar Stroll to movies in Clark Park: UCD bringing back signature summer events, West Philly Local, May 4, 2018.
- $5 million grant to expand job-training programs for unemployed West Philadelphians, West Philly Local, February 20, 2018.
Info
- Event Calendar: University City Event Calendar
- Facebook: @universitycity
- Twitter: @ucdphl