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University City District drives progress with research and analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use and development, crime and public safety, workforce development, and more, including our annual State of University City publication.

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The State of University City 2024

The State of University City 2024 provides details on nearly 50 ongoing development projects within our neighborhood, outlines the district’s status as a national leader in innovation, and includes data and details on economic conditions and trends.

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February 3, 2025

2024 Annual Review

We have highlighted some of the ways UCD has served the neighborhood this past year.

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December 23, 2024

Transportation Report for Q3 2024

This inaugural report focuses on University City's transportation landscape in a thoroughly post-COVID Philadelphia through an analysis of public transportation, pedestrian data, vehicular traffic, and bicycling compared to data from 2019.

The Skills Initiative 2024 Rebrand Publication

September 30, 2024

Skills Initiative: The Next Chapter

A robust collection of stories about The Skills Initiative’s employer partners, program alumni, funders, and staff that showcases our impact and new brand!

May 11, 2024

State of University City 2024

Our annual publication illustrates University City’s status as an engine of remarkable prosperity, innovation and vibrancy, boasting world-class public spaces and amenities.

February 11, 2024

2023 Annual Review

In our 2023 Annual Review, we have highlighted some of the ways UCD has served the neighborhood this past year, and we've collected firsthand accounts from residents, business owners, and others who have benefited from our services.

July 27, 2023

OPRE Pathways To Work Case Study: The Skills Initiative

A U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation case study on The Skills Initiative.

April 27, 2023

State of University City 2023

Documenting the district’s status as a regional leader in innovation and development, and provides an in-depth guide to 50 development projects that continue to transform University City.

February 22, 2023

2022 Annual Review

Each year, we at University City District invest in the vitality of our neighborhood.

February 9, 2022

2021 Annual Review

We foster clean, safe, and active streets; we cultivate civic infrastructure and activate dormant public spaces through placemaking efforts; we plan and execute signature local events; and we create an opportunity infrastructure that connects talented Philadelphians to life-altering careers at major employers.

October 1, 2021

State of University City 2022

Focused on how University City bounced back to welcome foot traffic, employees, and new businesses, and key scientific and technological discoveries from local institutions.

February 18, 2021

2020 Annual Review

When faced with the challenges of 2020—businesses forced to closed, students sent home, public safety concerns, and so much more—UCD shifted our focus to make sure we were there for those who needed us most.

February 17, 2021

Skills Initiative Program Overview

Learn more about The Skills Initiative in our Program Overview.

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