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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City District.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces -
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week” -
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors -
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City. -
Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit. -
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors -
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach -
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing -
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services -
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services -
Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City District.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
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University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week”
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Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
-
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
-
Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
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Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
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Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
-
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
-
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
-
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
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Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
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Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
Green City Works
Green City Works is a University City District (UCD) subsidiary that provides high quality design-build-maintenance landscaping services while transforming the way the industry trains, advances and supports its workforce.
About Green City WorksLandscaping with Purpose
Green City Works offers top-notch, competitively priced landscaping services while operating as a homegrown social enterprise of University City District (UCD). Backed by over 25 years of collaboration with world-renowned institutions and local businesses, Green City Works combines quality and reliability with a commitment to improving the community.
Who We ServeTrusted by Philadelphia’s Leading Institutions
From universities and health systems to REITs and commercial properties, Green City Works maintains over 50 sites across Philadelphia. With a reputation for excellence, we provide high-quality landscaping services that are both dependable and cost-effective, serving some of University City’s most prominent organizations.
Community ImpactCreating Jobs and Giving Back
Green City Works supports UCD’s mission by providing job opportunities for those facing barriers, like the formerly incarcerated, with fair wages and benefits. UCD is dedicated to being an exemplar employer in the landscaping industry by committing to good wages and benefits, full time positions, and skill building and advancement opportunities. We also give back through annual landscaping projects for local non-profits and schools.
Let Green City Works Transform Your Property
Ready to elevate your property with reliable, high-quality landscaping while supporting a mission-driven organization? Contact Brian English at briane@universitycity.org to learn how Green City Works can make a difference for your property and the community.
Green City Works at Work
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