T H E S TAT E O F
University City P H I L A D E L P H I A
2019
Philadelphia University City Center City
Contents
A Letter from UCD’s President
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Spotlight on University City
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Real Estate Development
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Employment
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Office
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Retail and Hospitality
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Higher Education
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Healthcare
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Transportation
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People
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Life in the Neighborhood
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Innovation
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About University City District
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Membership Program
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Acknowledgements
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A Letter from UCD’s President
The annual State of University City publication has earned its reputation as the leading source of real estate and development data for one of the most dynamic local economies in the nation. In the pages that follow, you’ll find that the University City real estate boom continues unabated. Over the past three years alone, University City institutions and developers have invested $2.5 billion to build 5.4 million square feet of office, residential, academic, and medical facilities. This year, we look beyond real estate to some of the driving forces behind University City’s boomtown status. If real estate is the “hardware” of growth, then jobs and work are the “software.” After all, the vision for so many of University City’s new buildings is that they will house bold new companies, brilliant researchers, and experts in fields that have yet to be invented. In the competition to shape this future of work, University City is excelling. Creating the businesses and work of the future begins with discovery. Annual R&D expenditures in University City have nearly doubled over a decade, topping out at a record $1.48 billion this past year. National Institutes of Health funding to local institutions also hit record levels last year; in fact, 42% of all NIH funding in the entire state of Pennsylvania went to University City researchers. And to transfer discovery to commercial possibilities, University City institutions and businesses secured a new patent, on average, every other day last year – a rate twice as high as it was just six years ago. 4
A Letter from UCD’s President
While new ventures launch and scale, a deepening specialization in cell and gene therapy has placed University City on the cusp of a global leadership position in our next generation economy. Spark Therapeutics, with its mission of challenging the inevitability of genetic disease, is the quintessential University City company: born out of research at CHOP, incubated and accelerated at uCity Square, and now expanding into Schuylkill Yards. Spark’s globally pioneering work, along with a revolution in precision medicine taking hold at Penn Medicine, offer University City a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invent the companies and jobs of the future. Shaping the future of work also means shaping a place that’s attractive to talented students, researchers, and entrepreneurs who have the option to locate anywhere. This is a realm in which University City excels. Two transformative real estate projects – Schuylkill Yards and uCity Square – are leading their multi-billion dollar developments with major public space investments, setting the tone for a neighborhood in which quality of life and quality of place meet economic growth. And years of entrepreneurial and civic investments on commercial corridors like Baltimore Avenue, and in transit-oriented spaces like The Porch at 30th Street and Trolley Portal Gardens have created authentic and accessible social gathering places of which many of our competitor cities can only dream. In University City, the investments unfolding right now are redefining the future. A virtuous cycle of innovation, talent, business formation, and placemaking enables the remaking of a 21st century economy that leverages knowledge into economic value and accelerating development. We’re proud to share The State of University City with you, and we’re thrilled to work with you to shape all that is to come. Sincerely,
Matt Bergheiser President, University City District A Letter from UCD’s President
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Spotlight on University City
Commerce. Innovation. Academic excellence. University City is where start-ups, scholars, and professionals want to be. World-class academic institutions, renowned hospitals, award-winning restaurants, and innovators from fields like robotics and gene therapy are all packed into University City's 2.4 square miles. Continually setting the pace for development in the region, University City is a dynamic employment hub for more than 80,000 people, a transportation nucleus with some of the most pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets in Philadelphia, and a destination for food lovers and culture seekers. With its luxury apartments and small, tree-lined streets; skyscrapers and Victorian row homes; small businesses and anchor institutions, the neighborhood is a tapestry of diversity that nearly 55,000 people call home. University City is a neighborhood of growth and possibility built on a solid structure of success.
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Spotlight on University City
University City By The Numbers 80,000+ JOBS
1,306,000
$1.48 BILLION
square feet of development
research & development funding
90.9% office occupancy
54,319 RESIDENTS
59%
of residents ages 25 or older have a Bachelor's degree or higher
44,922 students across 5 colleges and universities
22%
of households speak non-English language at home
20-24
MINUTES
131
median commute for UC residents
RETAILERS
68%
of residents walk, bicycle, or ride public transit to work
4,411,662 annual Amtrak passengers at 30th Street Station
$1,500 median apartment rent
$400,000
270 restaurants and bars
5,181 OUTDOOR SEATS
MEDIAN HOME SALE PRICE IN 2017
Spotlight on University City
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In University City You'll Find: Cranes & Construction The building boom in University City shows no signs of slowing, with 1,306,000 square feet of development completed in 2017. Major new projects on the horizon promise to keep the skies filled with cranes for years to come.
Ample Jobs University City topped 80,000 jobs for the first time in 2018, a remarkable number for such a relatively small neighborhood footprint. The job market is dominated by hospitals and universities, but other sectors including IT, hospitality, and construction are growing too.
Your New Favorite Restaurant Within University City’s 2.4 square miles you’ll find 270 restaurants and bars, from cozy neighborhood spots to kitchens with world class pedigrees. The neighborhood’s diverse population has spurred food choices from around the globe.
Cutting Edge Innovation The neighborhood’s reputation as a hub for innovation grows each year. In 2017 local inventors and developers received a record number of patents, while R&D funding rose 26% to $1.48 billion. These numbers will increase as evermore co-working spaces and labs open their doors.
Bountiful Shopping Options University City’s mix of college students, large employers, commuters, and full-time residents make it an attractive place for local and national businesses to plant their flags. 131 stores serve the small neighborhood, selling everything from high-end fashion to organic goods to locally-made wares. 8
Spotlight on University City
Diverse & Educated Residents In University City, 59% of residents possess at least a Bachelor’s degree, compared to 26% for Philadelphia as a whole. Our neighborhood is one of the most diverse in the city, with a 62% chance that two residents meeting are different races, and 22% of residents speaking a language other than English at home.
World Class Institutions The four hospitals and five institutions of higher learning located within University City draw premier national and international talent. The two hospital giants - the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - earn top marks in national rankings each year, and the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are both renowned institutions of higher education.
The City’s Best Transit Our neighborhood boasts fantastic scores for walking, biking, and public transit, earning “paradise” distinctions for all three from Walkscore.com. Increased investments in biking infrastructure and a new bus route will help improve these already stellar rankings.
Green Galore With trees covering 15% of the neighborhood and nearly 100 acres of public space, University City is a green getaway minutes from Philadelphia’s core. Bicyclists, walkers, and runners are drawn to our iconic parks, trails, and hidden havens.
A Hot Housing Market Homes listed for sale in University City spent an average of 12 days on the market, the median cost for home sales soared to $400,000, and the median rental remained at $1,500. While high by regional standards, home and rental prices remain affordable when compared to peer innovation hubs. Spotlight on University City
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Real Estate Development
Renderings, blueprints, shovels, and cranes: University City’s real estate boom continues as Philadelphia’s second skyline rises west of the Schuylkill River. Over the past 12 months, 26 real estate projects were advanced or completed, including 3675 Market Street, the home of both the Science Center's corporate offices and Cambridge Innovation Center; the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics; the redevelopment of Hamilton Court, which features new retail and upscale amenities; and Trolley Portal Gardens, a new public space and restaurant serving the community. New projects – such as the plan to convert the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. into a medical office complex – are announced on a regular basis, while in the long run, uCity Square, Schuylkill Yards, and the 30 th Street Station District Plan promise to reshape the economic future of University City and the greater Philadelphia region.
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Real Estate Development
Approximate Value of New Real Estate Development Projects $1,500
2,500,000
$1,250
0
$0
Note: Excluding parking structures • Source: UCD *Includes CHOP’s Roberts Center for Pediatric Research.
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$250
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500,000
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$500
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1,000,000
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$750
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1,500,000
$1,000
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2,000,000
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Dollars (Millions)
3,000,000
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Square Feet of Development
New Construction or Major Renovations
Source: UCD
New Construction or Major Renovations: Square Footage by Primary Use (2002−2017) Retail
352,513
Residential
5,219,797
Office
3,308,250
Medical/ Medical Research
3,509,700*
Hotel
268,260
Education
253,000
Cultural
46,500
Academic
2,668,110 0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
Source: UCD • *Includes CHOP’s Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, which is beyond the geographic boundaries of the district.
New Construction Permits
Cumulative Units of New Multi−Family Housing in University City
University City permits
4,000
50 40
3,500
30
3,000
20 10 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2,000
Philadelphia permits 1,800
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,200
500
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections
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20
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20
11
20
20
10
09
20
20
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0
20
2017
20
2016
06
2015
20
2014
05
2013
04
2012
20
2011
20
2010
03
2009
02
2008
20
900 2007
2,500
20
2007
Source: UCD
Real Estate Development
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Current Development In the past year, 26 new development projects in University City opened their doors or made significant progress towards completion. Together, this represents approximately 4.5 million square feet of office, residential, academic, research, restaurant, and medical space that will enhance the neighborhood’s already robust inventory. What follows is a summary of the current projects continuing to transform University City’s blocks and skyline.
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Evans Building Main Dental Clinic & Schattner Center Addition Penn’s School of Dental Medicine has renovated its flagship main clinic, a significant provider of dental care to the West Philadelphia community. The new clinic features nearly 75 dental stations, a bright space with energy-efficient windows, and a new roof. Along with improvements to the adjacent Schattner Building, this work has created a new 2nd floor patient waiting room and additional student meeting space. Developer: Location: Size: Completion Date:
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University of Pennsylvania 40 th & Spruce Streets 20,250 square feet Evans Clinic: December 2017; Schattner Center: June 2018
Penn Museum The Penn Museum is undergoing Phase 1 of a major building transformation project that will dramatically alter its Main Entrance Hall, make its historic building fully accessible to all, add significant visitor amenities, and renovate and add air conditioning to the Harrison Auditorium and surrounding galleries. Developer: University of Pennsylvania Location: 3260 South Street Size: 29,786 square feet Completion Date: Fall 2019
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The Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics The Perelman Center merged Penn’s academic departments of Political Science and Economics. The project combines a rehabilitation of the West Philadelphia Trust Building with a significant new addition to the north. Developer: University of Pennsylvania Location: 36th & Walnut Streets Size: 111,140 square feet (54,440 existing and 56,700 new) Completion Date: April 2018
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Academic Richards Medical Research Laboratories
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The Richards Medical Research Laboratories, along with the adjacent David Goddard Laboratories, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2009. This project repurposed obsolete wet labs for use as “dry” research, office, and conference room space. Richards Towers C and D were renovated in 2015, and now house Penn’s Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Developer: University of Pennsylvania Location: 3700 Hamilton Walk Size: Towers A&B: 41,000 square feet Completion Date: Towers A&B: Spring 2019
Wharton Academic Research Building
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A new building designed for The Wharton School will include classrooms, group study rooms, faculty offices, and shared conference rooms. The project also includes a redesign of Woodland Walk from Spruce Street to 36th Street with new landscape architecture and a new electrical substation at ground level. Developer: University of Pennsylvania Location: 37th & Spruce Streets Size: 74,400 square feet Completion Date: Fall 2020
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3.0 University Place A newly redesigned eight-story mixed-use building, the project features ground-floor retail and curated lab space powered by the incubator network 1776. With a are-certified LEED Platinum v4 BD+C Core and Shell and a prioritization of a healthy work environment, this state-of-the-art energy efficient building provides access to daylighting with View Dynamic Glass. Developer: University Place Associates, LLC Location: 41st & Market Streets Size: 200,000 - 245,000 square feet Completion Date: Summer 2020
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3675 Market This class-A, 14-story office and laboratory building opened its doors in September 2018. The building, designed by ZGF Architects, is the latest uCity Square project to be completed. The building is anchored by Boston-based Cambridge Innovation Center and serves as the Science Center’s new headquarters. Features include: a hotel-like lobby, boutique coffee bar, ground floor retail, bike storage, and shower rooms, as well as a robust menu of programming and events. Developer: A joint venture between Wexford Science + Technology, Ventas, & the University City Science Center Location: 3675 Market Street Size: 345,000 square feet Completion Date: September 2018
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4614-18 Woodland Avenue This new three-story commercial building will feature both intensive and extensive green roofs where rainwater will be collected and stored as greywater to be reused in toilets to reduce water consumption. Developer: 4614 Woodland Partners LP Location: 4614-18 Woodland Avenue Size: 15,000 square feet Completion Date: 2019
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Campus Commerce Center (Phase 2) Following the 2012 completion of the first phase of the Campus Commerce Center – now a 136 room extended-stay hotel – Phase Two will be a Class-A office building partially occupied by the developer, Campus Apartments. Developer: Campus Apartments Location: 41st and Walnut Streets Size: 130,000 square feet Completion Date: 2020 (phase 2)
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Real Estate Development
Medical 3600 Civic Center Boulevard Phase 1 of Penn Medicine’s 10-story office tower located at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard will house corporate functions, a child care center for faculty and staff, a university floor for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, an expanded Investigative Drug Services Pharmacy, and an expanded Biorepository Freezer Farm. Construction began in early 2017 and occupancy will start in November 2018. Phase 2 will support future needs and increase the building to 19 stories with a total of 540,000 square feet.
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Developer: Penn Medicine Location: 3600 Civic Center Boulevard Size: Phase 1: 300,000 square feet; Phase 2: 240,000 square feet Completion Date: May 2019 (Phase 1)
The Pavilion at Penn Medicine The University of Pennsylvania is building a new $1.5 billion hospital on Penn Medicine’s West Philadelphia campus. The facility will be the largest capital project in Penn’s history and Philadelphia’s most sophisticated and ambitious healthcare building project. The Pavilion will house 500 private patient rooms and 47 operating rooms in a 1.5 million square foot, 17-story facility across the street from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Developer: Penn Medicine Location: Civic Center Boulevard Size: 1.5 million square feet Completion Date: 2021
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Expansion Along with the renovation of existing structures, this expansion will enable PRMH to go from serving approximately 800 families annually over the past three years to an estimated 1,900 families, and will increase available room nights from roughly 16,000 to more than 40,000 per year.
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Developer: Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Location: 3925 Chestnut Street Size: 93,000 square feet Completion Date: Winter 2019
The Public Health Campus at Provident IS3 Team LLC plans to create an integrated health and public health campus that is responsive to the holistic needs of individuals and their families, while revitalizing a long-vacant site. The Public Health Campus at Provident will create new jobs and help drive economic development in West Philadelphia by integrating much needed health services and retail with an attractive, safe, and usable community space.
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Developer: Iron Stone Real Estate Partners Location: 4601 Market Street Size: Phase 1: 290,000 square feet Completion Date: Spring 2020
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Drexel Square Drexel Square is a 1.3-acre park that will open in spring 2019 on the corner of 30 th and Market Streets. It will deliver a green public gathering space where the community can connect, interact, and share experiences. It will feature a 12,064 square-foot elliptical lawn with access points from all sides, a network of granite paving and seat edges, and 30 dawn redwood trees. Developer: Brandywine Realty Trust Location: 30 th & Market Streets Size: 1.3 acres Completion Date: Spring 2019
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The Lawn at uCity Square A 25,000 square foot pop-up green space at the intersection of future 37th Street and future Cuthbert Street (both currently under construction) broke ground this fall and is expected to open spring of 2019. Designed by University City District and landscaped by Green City Works, the space will be open to the public, featuring lush greenery, abundant seating, space for events, and programs as well as a signature bleacher system. Developer: A joint venture between Wexford Science + Technology, Ventas, & University City Science Center Location: 37th & Cuthbert Streets Size: 25,000 square feet Completion Date: Spring 2019
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Trolley Portal Gardens Through a unique public-private partnership with SEPTA, the City of Philadelphia, and neighborhood stakeholders, University City District and Trolley Car, Inc. transformed the 40 th Street Trolley Portal from an expanse of concrete into a vibrant and social space featuring beautiful landscaping, movable seating, and a new restaurant called Trolley Car Station that will serve as a community asset for neighbors, commuters, and local employees. Developer: University City District & Trolley Car, Inc. Location: 40 th Street & Baltimore Avenue Size: 43,000 square feet Completion Date: September 2018
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Residential / Mixed Use 3700 Lancaster A six-story residential building at the corner of Powelton and Lancaster Avenues is expected to break ground in summer 2019. The building is the second residential project at uCity Square, and will feature 325 market-rate apartments and 13,000 square feet of ground floor retail.
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Developer: A joint venture between Wexford Science + Technology, Ventas, & University City Science Center Location: 3700 Lancaster Avenue Size: 350,000 square feet Completion Date: Spring 2021
3720 Chestnut 3720 Chestnut is a multifamily residential mixed-use project located between Chestnut and Sansom Streets, mid-block between 37th and 38th Streets. The project consists of a 30-story tower that will house 405 apartments along with support and amenity spaces, 4,000 square feet of retail fronting Chestnut and Sansom Streets, and a landscaped public area between Chestnut and Sansom Streets.
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Developer: Exeter Property Group Location: 3720 Chestnut Street Size: 415,000 square feet Completion Date: Spring 2020
4001-4003 Chestnut Street Plans are in the works to completely renovate the existing vacant buildings at 4001-4003 Chestnut Street to create retail and office spaces and three residential apartments. The project area includes a 2,200 square foot landscaped green space at the northern end of the site.
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Developer: University of Pennsylvania in partnership with Stockton Real Estate Advisors & U3 Ventures of Philadelphia Location: 40 th and Chestnut Streets Size: 10,500 square feet Completion Date: Retail: Fall 2018; Residential: Fall 2019
4045 Baltimore Avenue Plans call for 48 one-bedroom and one two-bedroom apartment units to be built as an “addition� to the existing site located at 4045 Baltimore Avenue. The five-story project built over on-grade parking will include spaces for Zipcar vehicles.
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Developer: New Horizons Housing Location: 4045 Baltimore Avenue Size: 33,850 square feet Completion Date: Spring 2019
Real Estate Development
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Hamilton Court Hamilton Court is an iconic off-campus student housing building at the University of Pennsylvania. The property is undergoing a comprehensive renovation and redevelopment, which includes the construction of a ground-up, modern amenity center in the building’s courtyard. Nearly 21,000 square feet of street level retail will be opened, which will further amenitize the building and enliven a previously underutilized street corner. Developer: Post Brothers Location: 39 th & Chestnut Streets Size: 21,000 square feet retail, 133,500 square feet renovated residential Completion Date: Fall 2018
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Luna on Pine A five-story apartment building with 119 individual units opened in August 2018 for student move-in. Designed for graduate and professional students, the building at 40 th and Pine is close enough to campus that those with non-traditional work and study schedules can get to and from their laboratories, hospitals, and research spaces safely and easily. Developer: University of Pennsylvania in partnership with Equinox Management & Construction, LLC of Philadelphia Location: 40 th & Pine Streets Size: 70,000 square feet Completion Date: August 2018
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New College House West Initial site work for services such as utilities took place in summer 2018 in preparation for project groundbreaking this winter. This residential building has been designed specifically as an undergraduate college house with 450 beds and associated student support spaces. Developer: University of Pennsylvania Location: 40 th & Walnut Streets Size: 250,000 square feet Completion Date: Summer 2021
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Residential / Mixed Use The Simon This new apartment building features 23 luxury apartments. The design includes a state-of-the-art fitness center and limited parking.
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Developer: Campus Apartments Location: 121 South 41st Street Size: 45,000 square feet Completion Date: August 2018
USciences Residence Hall On track to open for the spring 2019 semester, University of the Sciences is constructing a new, mixed-use residence hall to better meet the needs of students. The project, which broke ground in September 2017, incorporates numerous sustainable features for Green Globe certification. The building will feature double-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms. In addition to housing, the building will include classroom, retail, and office space as well as an open-air courtyard for students and neighbors.
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Developer: University of the Sciences Location: 4514-22 Woodland Avenue Size: 126,000 square feet Completion Date: Winter 2019
West Lofts The historic West Philadelphia High School building is being converted to loft style apartments with soaring ceilings and oversized windows. Features of the original building that are being preserved include the restored 1911 gym with suspended running track.
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Developer: WPHS Venture Partners LLC Location: 47th & Locust Streets Size: 268 units Completion Date: Beginning Summer 2017
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Philadelphia 30th Street District In 2018, Amtrak took the next big step toward the redevelopment of Philadelphia 30 th Street Station with the release of a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Master Developer partnership. This begins a two-phase process that will result in the selection of a preferred developer who will assist the railroad in introducing new customer amenities, reinvigorate the retail and commercial potential of the station, enhance transit and pedestrian circulation, and expand the station’s concourses to accommodate anticipated increases in ridership. Amtrak expects to announce a shortlist in the fall of 2018 and a preferred developer by 2019. In addition, Amtrak has completed preliminary planning and concept design for the West Underground Concourse. Over the past six months, Amtrak has worked with a consultant team to develop a design that provides a seamless connection between the SEPTA subway at Market Street and 30 th Street Station. The outcome is a truly connected space full of light and retail amenities. This work builds toward the District's plan released in 2016, which envisions the district around 30 th Street Station as Philadelphia’s next great neighborhood.
uCity Square Wexford Science + Technology, Ventas, and the University City Science Center completed construction of 3675 Market, the latest project at uCity Square. The building, which opened in September, is anchored by Boston-based CIC; when it reaches full occupancy, CIC will be the largest contiguous shared office and lab facility in Philadelphia. 3675 Market is also home to the Science Center’s headquarters including its corporate offices, an expanded FirstHand Lab dedicated to introducing more middle and high school students to 21st century skills, and an expanded Quorum space with a capacity for events of up to 300 guests. The building has signed several other leases in 2018, bringing the total percentage leased to nearly 65%. With the completion of 3675, uCity Square is now home to nearly 3.0 million square feet of mixed-use development along Market Street with an additional 4.0 million square feet of planned office, laboratory, clinical, residential, retail, and green space on adjacent land. The partners have exciting plans for 2019, including the opening of The Lawn, a 25,000 square foot pop-up community park; design and marketing of One uCity Square, a 350,000 square foot lab and office building; the construction of 3700 Lancaster, a 325-unit apartment building with ground floor retail; and the opening of Pivot Park, a neighborhood parklet featuring artwork by SoftLab. 22
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Schuylkill Yards Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, 14-acre, master-planned innovation community, developed by Brandywine Realty Trust on land owned by Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust. The multi-phase, multi-year development will create an integrated urban environment offering a connected community of entrepreneurial spaces, educational facilities, research laboratories, corporate offices, residential and retail spaces, hospitality and cultural venues, and a series of public open spaces. Situated adjacent to Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, the third-busiest passenger rail station in the country, Schuylkill Yards will connect to Philadelphia’s international airport and the major cities along the Northeast corridor, making it a key innovation hub on the East Coast. Schuylkill Yards saw major progress this past year with the groundbreaking of Drexel Square, a 1.3-acre park at the corner of 30th and Market Streets, which is slated for completion in spring of 2019, and the introduction of Brandywine’s Neighborhood Engagement Initiative (NEI). Unveiled in coordination with Phase I of Schuylkill Yards, Brandywine’s $5.6 million NEI addresses multiple areas of community need including small, local, and minority business development; job creation and career advancement; affordable housing and housing preservation; community organization capacity building; and educational support.
Pennovation Works Innovators in fields from robotics to health sciences have found offices, labs, coworking desks, production space, and a collaborative community at Pennovation Works, a 23-acre site development by the University of Pennsylvania. Over the past year, the site’s capacity has expanded with completed fit-out space in the Pennovation Center, and the renovation of 24,000 square feet in the office building, while the University studies future development of the 69,000 square foot lab building. A collaboration between Penn and Johnson & Johnson Innovation launched JPOD @ Philadelphia, a networking hub located in the Center to accelerate healthcare innovation in the city and beyond. Recent programming has included a startup accelerator, coding classes, industry speaker panels, a mini maker fair, and concerts open to the community. Penn’s Master Plan envisions a multifaceted workshop for harnessing and commercializing the tremendous creative potential in the region, as approximately 85 companies and 350 innovators are currently located at Pennovation. Real Estate Development
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Employment
University City eclipsed 80,000 jobs for the first time in 2018, adding 5,000 jobs in just three years. At over 33,000 jobs per square mile, University City remains a top regional hub for employment, standing out in a city that added jobs at a faster rate than the nation for the second consecutive year. As a district organized around knowledge, discovery, and innovation, University City is home to a compelling array of jobs that are transforming the nature of work. Led by some of the largest employers in the region – the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – the healthcare and education sectors continue to dominate the job market in University City, though other industries including IT, hospitality, and construction are making gains. We expect to see significant growth in various innovation sectors as major development projects come online.
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Jobs by Industry
Employment in University City 12%
80,000
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Penn Medicine: 15,848 20,000
10,000
University of Pennsylvania: 18,321
0
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Source: Individual employers
Employment
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Residents Commuting to University City Jobs 4,000 WORKERS
6,000 WORKERS
4,500 WORKERS
80,000+ jobs
27,500
10,000 WORKERS
WORKERS FROM SUBURBAN PENNSYLVANIA
9,500
WORKERS FROM SUBURBAN NEW JERSEY
2,500 10,500
WORKERS
WORKERS
Pennsylvania
1,000
Bucks
2,500 Montgomery
WORKERS FROM SUBURBAN DELAWARE
10,000 Philadelphia
Chester
3,000
By County
University 37,500 City Delaware
Camden
4,500
Gloucester
2,500
New Castle
1,000
Salem
150
Delaware Source: US Census Bureau, 2015 Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics Program Note: UCD estimate. Numbers do not sum to 80,000 because some workers live outside of the displayed areas.
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Employment
Burlington
12,000
2,000
New Jersey
University City and Peer Employment Centers Employment
Percentage of Jobs Paying at Least $40,000 per Year
275,000
100%
250,000
90%
225,000
80%
200,000
70%
175,000
60%
150,000
50%
125,000
40%
100,000
30%
75,000
25,000
10%
0
0%
20
20
02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15
20%
02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15
50,000
Atlanta (Midtown)
Research Triangle Park
Seattle (South Lake Union)
Austin (Downtown)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Washington DC (Downtown)
Boston (Innovation District)
San Jose (Downtown)
University City
Cambridge (Kendall Square) Note: 2015 is most recent year for which comparable peer data is available from the U.S. Census Bureau, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program.
Percentage of Employees with Bachelor's or Advanced Degrees 45% 40% 35% 30%
35.4%
38.3%
37.8%
39.5%
42.3% 33.8%
25%
34.6%
35.0%
San Jose (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
34.1%
26.8%
20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
University City
Atlanta (Midtown)
Austin (Downtown)
Boston (Innovation District)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
Research Triangle Park
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Washington DC (Downtown)
Notes: Comparisons are between University City and equally sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing the peer employment center. Percentages reflect jobs paying at least $40,000 per year in nominal(current) dollars, and are not adjusted for inflation. • Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 2015. OnTheMap Application. Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program
Employment
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Office
With over 4.5 million square feet of office space in the district and 350,000 more square feet on the horizon, University City’s office market is thriving. As of 2018 Q2, University City’s office occupancy sat at 91%, remaining the second tightest of all submarkets in the region. Supply is keeping pace with demand and the numbers remain strong even though the district has 27% more office space than it did five years ago. The asking gross rental price of over $40 per square foot outpaces the rest of the region, but is still a considerable bargain compared to other major US cities. The neighborhood added 350,000 square feet of new innovation space at 3675 Market Street alone. University City is proving attractive to the region’s growing number of innovation players, demonstrated by the arrival of Boston-based Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) and Spark Therapeutic's decision to lease 100,000 square feet of space here. Major development at Schuylkill Yards and uCity Square will add significantly to the portfolio of office space in the years ahead.
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Office
Office Occupancy Rates Among Regional Submarkets 100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Submarket
Occupancy Rate*
Main Line University City Conshohocken Bala Cynwyd Market West Market East Delaware County King Of Prussia/Valley Forge Exton/West Chester Gloucester County Burlington County Jenkintown Lehigh Valley West Camden County Horsham/Willow Grove Plymouth Meeting Lower Bucks County Upper Main Line Central Bucks County Wilmington Cbd Lehigh Valley East Blue Bell New Castle County Suburbs Fort Washington Independence Hall
91.8% 90.9% 90.8% 89.3% 88.4% 88.2% 88.0% 87.8% 86.5% 85.3% 84.2% 84.1% 83.9% 83.1% 82.2% 82.1% 81.6% 80.5% 79.6% 79.0% 78.2% 78.0% 77.6% 76.8% 76.6%
*2018 (Q2) Source: CBRE
Asking Gross Rent (per sq ft)
Total Vacancy Rate 20%
$45
$40
15%
$35
10% $30
5%
0%
$25
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
University City
Downtown
$20
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
University City
Region
Downtown
Region
Note: Downtown Philadelphia includes University City and Center City. Source: CBRE
Under Construction (sq ft)
Net absorption (sq ft)
3,000,000
1,000,000
2,500,000
500,000 2,000,000 0 1,500,000 -500,000 1,000,000
-1,000,000
500,000
-1,500,000
-2,000,000
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Surrounding region
Center City
University City
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Surrounding region
Center City
University City
Source: CBRE
Office
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Retail and Hospitality
With its unique mix of college and graduate students, large employers, commuters, and full-time residents, University City is an attractive market for the retail and hospitality industries. National chains and smaller enterprises increasingly target University City for expansion: in 2018 the neighborhood added national eateries &Pizza, SoBol, and a massive new Wawa, among others, while local culinary favorites including Pitruco Pizza, High Street Provisions, and Goldie debuted at Franklin’s Table, the renovated food hall in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. University City now boasts over 1,000 hotel rooms, from the boutique Study at University City on Drexel’s campus, to the completely renovated Sheraton, to the chic AKA University City, which has become a destination for athletes, musicians, and celebrities seeking luxury accommodations. Visitors, residents, and local employees have 270 bars and restaurants and over 130 shops to explore while spending time in the neighborhood. 30
Retail and Hospitality
University City Business Breakdown
Food & Beverage Breakdown
Services
Ice cream and 15 dessert
201
Full service dining Retail
44
Casual dining
131
170
Bar and night 8 club
Food and drink
266
0
50
100
150
200
Bakery and café
250
29 0
40
80
Number of Businesses
120
160
Number of Businesses
Source: UCD
Source: UCD
Outdoor Seating in University City Campus Food and Drink
39th St
Parks
r Sp
in
g
ld fie
te es Ch
Ki
ve rA
n
sin es gs
ay
e Av
Winter St
32nd St
36th St
nnedy Blvd
34th St
30th St
38th St
39th St
40th St
Arch St
John F Ke
B ter en ic c Civ
lv
Co nv en ti o nA ve
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So ut
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St
Dr
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Note: Seats on campuses that are associated with a specific restaurant or retailer are represented as “Food and Drink” or “Retail and Services” instead of “Campus.” Source: UCD
dA ve
rin
n
e Av
n Powelto
Av e
Ave
ar W
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e Av
W oo dl an
e Av ce
University
n re Flo
re Ave Baltimo
ste r
41st St Woodland Ter
Cedar Ave
St
Walnut St
Spruce St
Larchwoo d Ave
39th St
41st St
42nd St 42nd St
43rd St
44th St 45th St
46th St
47th St
48th St
49th St
50th St
Locust St
ca
35th St
41st St
Chestnut
Pine St
Catharine St
Market St
La n
39th St
More than 200
37th St
39th St
Retail and Services
101 - 200
St Garden 32nd St
Spring
33rd St
51 - 100
31st St
26 - 50
ylkill Ave
11 - 25
Schu
10 or fewer
Retail and Hospitality
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AKA University City
Hotel Occupancy
Average Daily Room Rate
80%
$200
$190
40%
20%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
Center City
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
University City
Average Daily Hotel Room Supply and Demand in University City 1,000
Average Daily Room Rate
Occupancy
60%
$180
$170
$160
Rooms
750
500
$150
250
0
2008
2009
2010
Room Supply
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Retail and Hospitality
2011
2012
2013
2014
Room Demand
2015
2016
2017
$140 2008
2009
2010
Center City
2011
2012
2013
2014
University City
2015
2016
2017
Source: CBRE Hotels
University of Pennsylvania Launches SHOP PENN Brand to Unite Campus Businesses In Spring of 2018, the University of Pennsylvania launched a new initiative aimed at uniting campus businesses under one brand – and on one centralized website – as a destination experience. Penn owns real estate housing more than 75 restaurants, shops, theaters, art galleries, service providers, and entertainment venues, and SHOP PENN brings them together as a place to shop, dine, play, and stay. The campaign showcases local retail offerings to the University and Penn Medicine communities, West Philadelphia neighbors, tourists, and the Greater Philadelphia region through print and online campaigns, social media initiatives, and collateral placed throughout the city. At the center of SHOP PENN is a new website, shopsatpenn.com, which offers an interactive map and descriptions of all Penn-affiliated retailers, along with dynamic itineraries for those looking to explore the area. This effort brings the best of Penn’s shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings to the University’s neighbors, as well as those seeking a new city-focused experience.
Retail and Hospitality
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Higher Education
With five institutions of higher education in the district, University City is renowned world-wide for its exceptional colleges and universities. Whether they come from around the block, country, or world, nearly 45,000 undergraduate and graduate students are drawn to University City’s nationally ranked academic programs, global dining scene, beautiful campuses, diverse residential communities, and prime location within the city and eastern seaboard. Nearly 23,000 students live in University City – far more than any similarly-sized peer innovation district – meaning that the next generation of talented workers, scientists, artists, and lawyers is already soaking up what the neighborhood has to offer while developing the skills needed to successfully land the jobs on the district's horizon.
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Higher Education
Student Population Living in University City and Peer Employment Centers: 2000 vs 2016 25,000
Student population
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2000
2016
University City
2000
2016
Atlanta (Midtown)
Graduate
2000
2016
Austin (Downtown)
Undergraduate
2000
2016
Boston (Innovation District)
2000
2016
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
2000
2016
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
2000
2016
San Jose (Downtown)
2000
2016
2000
Seattle (South Lake Union)
2016
Washington DC (Downtown)
Note: Comparisons are between University City and equally sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing peer employment centers. Trends are approximations as census geographies changed between 2000 and 2016. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Census, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
University Enrollment 50,000
Drexel Grad
Students
40,000
Drexel Undergrad
30,000
Penn Grad
Penn Undergrad
20,000
USciences Grad
10,000
USciences Undergrad 0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Source: Individual institutions
Higher Education
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Degrees Awarded at University City Colleges and Universities Architecture and Related Services Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Education Engineering English Language and Literature/Letters Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Health Professions and Related Programs History Legal Professions and Studies Mathematics and Statistics Multi−Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Sciences Visual and Performing Arts 0
Bachelor's
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Higher Education
Master's
500
1,000
Research/Scholarship Doctorate
1,500
2,000
Professional Doctorate
2,500
3,000
3,500
4, 000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS, Degrees awarded July 1, 2016 − June 30, 2017 (top 20 fields)
2018 Enrollment University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University*
University of the Sciences
The Restaurant Community School at College of Walnut Hill Philadelphia College West Campus
Students Undergraduate
11,716
15,498
1,277
326
1,253†
Graduate
13,651
8,692
1,082
0
0
Total Students
25,367
24,190*
2,359
326
1,253†
in campus residences
5,495
3,482
480
121
0
in fraternity/sorority
443
165
n/a
0
0
off campus (total)
5,778
12,016
768
205
1,253†
4,831
n/a
n/a
26
n/a
on campus
603
107
14
0
0
off campus (total)
13,048
8,585
1,040
0
0
5,415
n/a
n/a
0
0
Student Housing Undergraduate
in University City
Graduate
in University City
*Includes 2,166 students on co-op and 4,868 distance learning students. Total students on University City campus is 15,445. • † Includes credit and non-credit students who took classes at the West Regional Center including summer terms
Higher Education
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Healthcare
The four hospitals located within University City – Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center – employ a combined 30,000 people, and are a vital part of University City’s economy. Each year, Penn Medicine and CHOP fare well in both regional and national rankings: U.S. News and World Report listed CHOP as a top performer in 10 children’s specialties and ranks it at #3 overall in the list of best children’s hospitals. This year, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian was not only #14 among all hospitals in the country, but Forbes ranked Penn Medicine #2 for Best Employers for Women and #6 on the list of America’s Best Employers. Our hospital systems are developing cutting-edge treatment options and cures for both global and local challenges, while providing premier care for the residents living in their backyard.
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Healthcare
Births Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
4,000
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 SPRUCE STREET
3,000
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 NORTH 39 TH STREET
2,000
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 WOODLAND AVENUE
1,000
0
20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17
19 98 19 99 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07
19 97
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Beds
Hospital Admissions 800
30000
600
20000
400
10000
0
200
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center
0
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health; American Hospital Association
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health; American Hospital Association
Outpatient Visits
Employees
1,500,000 10,000
1,000,000
5,000 500,000
0
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Source: American Hospital Association
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center
0
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Source: Individual institutions
Healthcare
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Transportation
Getting around University City by public transit, bike, or foot is a breeze. 68% of residents commute to work without relying on a car, far surpassing local and national numbers and outranking all peer innovation districts except Washington D.C. It’s no surprise that University City once again earned a “paradise” classification for walking, biking, and public transit according to Walkscore.com. Six of the top twenty most popular one-way trips on Philadelphia's Indego bike share program begin or end in University City, and we have one of the city’s first protected bike lanes on a stretch of Chestnut Street. Between buses, trolleys, the subway, and regional rail, there are ample transportation options for University City’s 55,000 residents and 80,000 employees, and our transit agencies are dedicated to keeping their services on pace as the neighborhood continues to grow.
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Transportation
Commute Mode of Residents 100%
1.2%
1.3%
9.3%
8.6%
Travel Time to Work (Minutes) 50%
1.3% 2.5%
90%
22.9%
41%
80%
40%
40%
5.7%
70%
50.8%
31%
8.3%
60%
30%
27% 50%
25%
76.4% 30.1%
40%
20%
3.3% 2.1%
15%
30%
25.7%
20%
10%
29.2%
4.6%
5%
0.6%
3%
5.1% 0%
10%
10%
8.2%
2.8%
United States Other
Car Pooled
0%
Philadelphia Drove Alone
Worked at Home
University City Bicycle
Walked
<15
15−29
30−59
University City Residents
Public Transportation
Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
60−89
4%
90+
Philadelphia Residents
Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
Proportion of Residents who Walk, Bike, or Take Transit to Work 80%
76% 68% 62%
60%
66%
61%
59%
40%
29%
29%
Atlanta (Midtown)
Austin (Downtown)
26%
20%
0
University City
Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
Boston Cambridge (Innovation District) (Kendall Square)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
San Jose (Downtown)
Seattle Washington DC (South Lake Union) (Downtown)
Transportation
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Average Weekday Transit Boardings and Bike Share Trips by Station Transit Stations/Boardings
Bike Share Stations/Trips 10
1,000
50
r Sp
in
g
e Av r te es Ch
Ki
sin es gs
ay
e Av
39th St
1,454
Walnut St
37
ill A ve
38th St
40th St
42nd St
41st St
6,043
University City Station
37th Street Station 53
Co 91 nv en 2,587 ti o nA ve
25
e Av
St
w en re
g
12,141
th
G
e Av
974
d Blv ter en ic C Civ
10,445
104
36 th Street Station
6
79 950
48
Source: SEPTA, New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, City of Philadelphia, Bicycle Transit Systems. Note: Bike share counts are for Q2 of 2017.
n
dA ve
gt
ld fie
W oo dl an
rin
71
35
e Av
30 th Street Station
7076
36 th Street Portal 222
30
Winter St
Ave
ar W
on
St
Ave
25
34 th Street Station
University
ve eA
Av e
36th St
39th St
41st St
42nd St
44th St 45th St
46th St
47th St
43rd St
48th St 49th St
50th St
Cedar Ave
nc re Flo
33rd St
2,587
Catharine St
ste r
40 th Street
40 th Street Portal
Ave
e Ave Baltimor
n Powelto
55
Pine St Larchwood
ca
6,624 Station 28 25 Chestnut
Locust St
La n
Garden
35th St
31
Preston St
Market St
46 th Street Station
25
41st St
15
25
37th St
39th St
10,000
5,011
Spring
29
100
31st St
Amtrak
30th St
5,000
Sch uylk
SEPTA Regional Rail/New Jersey Transit
32nd St
Subway-Surface Trolley Lines
34th St
Market-Frankford Line
Average Daily Boardings at University City Stations
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
2009
2010
Marketâ&#x2C6;&#x2019;Frankford Line Source: SEPTA
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Transportation
2011
2013
Regional Rail
2014
2015
Subway Surface (Trolley)
2016
2017
Bicycle Traffic Between University City and Center City
Most Frequent Oneâ&#x2C6;&#x2019;Way Trips on Indego Bike Share University City Station / 23rd & South Rodin Museum / 26th & Pennsylvania
800
University City Station / 19th & Lombard
Average hourly bicyclists at rush hour
University City Station / 21st & Catharine 26th & Pennsylvania / 18th & JFK 20th & Fairmount / 18th & JFK 18th & Washington / 18th & JFK 18th & JFK / Rodin Museum 25th & Locust / Philadelphia Museum of Art 15th & Spruce / Broad & Federal 9th & Locust / Darien & Catharine Rittenhouse Square / 21st & Catharine The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia / 23rd & South 15th & Spruce / 11th & South
600
400
25th & Locust / University City Station Amtrak 30th Street Station / The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 7th & Fitzwater / 15th & Spruce 22nd & Federal / 18th & JFK 4th & Bainbridge / 15th & Spruce
Trips to/from University City Source: City of Philadelphia, Bicycle Transit Systems, 2018 (Q2)
Other trips
17
16
20
15
20
14
20
13
20
20
12
11
20
10
20
09
20
08
20
07
20
8
06
6
20
4 Average daily trips
20
2
20
0
05
18th & Washington / Rittenhouse Square
Note: Includes Schuylkill River bridges excluding Spring Garden Street. Source: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Transportation
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Ease of Mobility in University City and Peer Employment Centers University City Atlanta (Midtown) Austin (Downtown) Boston (Innovation District) Cambridge (Kendall Square) Research Triangle Park San Francisco (Mission Bay) San Jose (Downtown) Seattle (South Lake Union) Washington DC (Downtown) 0
25
Bike Score
50
Transit Score
Total Amtrak Riders to/from Philadelphia (30th Street Station)
Walk Score
75
100
Note: Scores are medians of 500 randomly chosen points within University City and equally sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing each peer employment center. Source: Walk Score API
Annual LUCY Riders
4.4M 900,000
4.3M 800,000
700,000
Riders
Riders
4.2M
4.1M
600,000
500,000
4.0M
400,000
3.9M
300,000
Source: Amtrak
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Transportation
20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17
20 17
20 16
20 15
20 14
20 13
20 12
20 11
20 10
3.8M
Note: Declines in ridership followed 2016 SEPTA Regional Rail disruption â&#x20AC;˘ Source: SEPTA
New Bus Route Will Connect University City and Nearby Neighborhoods The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has received approval to begin operating a new bus route early in 2019. University City District worked closely with SEPTA to inform the creation of Route 49, which went through several iterations and extensive community vetting during a three-year process before being approved. The seven-mile route is SEPTA's first entirely new bus service in over a decade, and will connect nearby neighborhoods including Strawberry Mansion, Fairmount, Grays Ferry, and Brewerytown to University City and its 80,000 jobs. SEPTA projects the new route will attract 3,000 new bus riders on weekdays. SEPTA is treating the route as a one-year experiment at the request of the City; during this time they will analyze ridership, routing, technical operations, and other essentials. If ridership numbers prove to be robust, SEPTA will tweak the system based on their analysis and implement the route as a permanent addition to Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation network.
Transportation
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VIA TRANSIT
Travel Time from University City
University City
VIA DRIVING
University City
University City
0 2.5 5
MINUTES <5
46
5-10
10-15
Transportation
10
15
20 Miles
15-20
20-25
25-30
30-35
35-40
40-45
45-50 50-55
55-60 60-65
65-70
70-75
75-80
80-85 85-90
>90
Travel Time from Employment Center
Median Travel Time from Employment Center
60%
120
50%
100
40%
80
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
San Jose (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
Washington DC (Downtown)
San Jose (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
Washington DC (Downtown)
100%
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
0
60
Research Triangle Park
50
Research Triangle Park
20 30 40 Travel Time (Minutes)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
10
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
0
Boston (Innovation District)
0%
Boston (Innovation District)
20
Austin (Downtown)
10%
Austin (Downtown)
40
Atlanta (Midtown)
20%
Atlanta (Midtown)
60
University City
30%
University City
Minutes
Percentage of Regional Population
Share of regional population with access from employment center within the specified travel time
60
90% 50
70% 40 60% Minutes
Percentage of Regional Population
80%
50% 40%
30
20
30% 20%
10
10% 0% 0
10
20
30
40
Travel Time (Minutes)
50
60
0
University City Atlanta (Midtown)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
San Jose (Downtown)
Austin (Downtown Boston (Innovation District)
Research Triangle Park San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Seattle (South Lake Union) Washington DC (Downtown)
Notes: Travel times are estimated at 5pm local time on a weekday; travel times are estimated to all zip codes within a 25 mile radius of employment center â&#x20AC;˘ Source: Google, ESRI
Transportation
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People
The population of University City is young, educated, and ethnically diverse, a melting pot of new families, young professionals, students, and longtime residents. The median age of people living in University City is 22-24 years old and 59% of residents have obtained at least a Bachelor’s degree, two numbers heavily influenced by the number of students who call the neighborhood home. 22% of households speak languages other than English at home and University City’s diverse population – which reflects Philadelphia's growing number of immigrants – has led to cultural, religious, and dining options as varied as the residents who live here. The growing population, up nearly 12% since 2010, demonstrates the improved quality of life and increased desirability of the neighborhood.
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People
Population in University City and Peer Employment Centers
University City Population
48,589
46,364
40,000
47,357
50,000
54,319
60,000
50,000
Population
40,000
30,000
30,000
20,000 20,000
10,000
0
10,000
1990
2000
2010
0
2018
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, UCD estimate for 2018
University City
Atlanta (Midtown)
Austin Boston Cambridge San San Jose Seattle Washington DC (Downtown) (Innovation (Kendall Francisco (Downtown) (South Lake (Downtown) District) Square) (Mission Bay) Union)
Note: Comparisons are between University City and equally sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing the peer employment center. Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
Age Distribution 25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0% 0−4
2000
5−9
10−14
2016
15−19
20−24
25−29
30−34
35−39
40−44
45−49
50−54
55−59
60−64
65−69
70−74
75−79
80−84
85+
Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
People
49
Diversity This measure reďŹ&#x201A;ects the probability that any two residents are of different races. 0% 0 - 5% 5 - 10% 10 - 15% 15 - 20% 20 - 25% 25 - 30% 30 - 35% 35 - 40% 40 - 45% 45 - 50% 50 - 55% 55 - 60% 60 - 65% 65 - 70 % 70 - 75% >75% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey
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Diversity
Education Attainment
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Population 25 years and over 100%
11% 15%
60%
30%
Proportion of population
Probability
75%
40%
20%
23% 29% 50%
18% 25%
51% 23%
0%
Note: Comparisons are between University City and equally sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing the peer employment center. Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
Washington DC (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
San Jose (Downtown)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
Boston (Innovation District)
Austin (Downtown)
Atlanta (Midtown)
University City
0%
Philadelphia
University City
Master's/Professional/Doctorate Degree Bachelor's Degree
Some College/Associate's Degree High School or Below Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
People
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Life in the Neighborhood
University City’s fantastic amenities, great schools, excellent dining scene, eclectic arts offerings, and diverse housing options make it a neighborhood of choice for nearly 55,000 residents. Large, historic houses in neighborhoods like Spruce Hill, Powelton Village, and Cedar Park are home to longtime residents and appeal to young families looking to establish roots in the city. Students studying at the neighborhood’s colleges have an increasing number of housing options, from luxury condos to shared houses to dormitories. And every resident benefits from the neighborhood’s renowned greenery: 15% of University City is covered in trees, surpassing most Philadelphia neighborhoods and our peer innovation cities. Public transit options make for easy travel to Center City or the suburbs, and residents are never far from nearly 100 acres of public space or 5,181 outdoor seats. Active neighborhood associations and community groups inject unique character and civic pride to the sub-neighborhoods located within the district. 52
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Median Home Asking Price in University City and Peer Employment Centers $1,600,000
Average Rent and Utilities in University City and Peer Employment Centers $2,500
$2,000 $1,200,000
$1,500 $800,000
$1,000
$400,000 $500
$0
Note: Comparisons are between University City and equally−sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing the peer employment center. • Source: Zillow; snapshot of listings, September 2018
Washington DC (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
San Jose (Downtown)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
Boston (Innovation District)
Austin (Downtown)
Atlanta (Midtown)
University City
Washington DC (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
San Jose (Downtown)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
Boston (Innovation District)
Austin (Downtown)
Atlanta (Midtown)
University City
$0
Source: US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
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Number of Home Sales in University City 150
100
50
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Median Days on Market for Home Sales in University City
2014
2015
2016
2017
Median Home Sale Price in University City $400,000
60
$350,000 $300,000
40
$250,000 $200,000
20
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20 17
20 16
20 15
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20 12
1 20 1
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20 09 Source: TREND
20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17
$100,000
0
Source: Realist, 2000−2002; TREND, 2003−2017
Rental Price vs. Area for Current Listings $2,500
Median Rent in University City for Current Listings $2,500
Central University City
$2,000
$1,500
Powelton Village
Garden Court
Cedar Park
West Powelton
1,100
1,200
Median square footage Note: Dashed line indicates median for all University City neighborhoods. • Source: Zillow, 2018Q2 snapshot
West Powelton
1,000
Walnut Hill
900
Spruce Hill
Walnut Hill 800
Powelton Village
$0
Garden Court
$1,000
$500
Central University City
Spruce Hill
Cedar Park
$1,500
$1,000
All University City Neighborhoods
Median monthly rent
$2,000
Note: University City includes all neighborhoods. • Source: Zillow, 2018Q2 snapshot
Zillow Rent Index Monthly Rent
Zillow Rent Index Monthly Rent per Square Foot
$2,200 $2,000
$1.10
$1,800
$1.00
$1,600
$0.90
$1,400 $0.80 $1,200 $1,000
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Cedar Park
2012
2013
Garden Court
2014
2015
Spruce Hill
2016
2017
Walnut Hill
2011
West Powelton
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Note: Neighborhood boundaries as defined by Zillow. The Zillow Rent Index (ZRI) gives rental price insights without bias of homes that are currently listed for rent. • Source: Zillow Rent Index (ZRI)
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Neighborhoods and Schools in University City
School
Address
Grades
Type
Henry C. Lea School
4700 Locust St.
pre K-8
Public
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
4400 Baltimore Ave.
pre K-12
Private
The Islamic Education School
4431 Walnut St.
K-8
Private
Jubilee School
4211 Chester Ave.
pre K-6
Private
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services
4125 Ludlow St.
9-12
Public
Penn Alexander School
4209 Spruce St.
K-8
Public
Samuel Powel School
301 N. 36 th St.
K-4
Public
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
3509 Spring Garden St.
5-8
Public
St. Francis de Sales School
917 S. 47th St.
K-8
Private
The City School at Spruce Hill
4115 Baltimore Ave.
K-5
Private
The City School at Walnut Street
4501 Walnut St.
6-8
Private
The Workshop School
221 S. Hanson St.
9-12
Public
West Philadelphia Catholic High School
4501 Chestnut St.
9-12
Private
West Philadelphia High School
4901 Chestnut St.
9-12
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Tree Cover in University City
Tree Cover in University City vs. Peer Employment Centers, Adjusted by Population
Tree Cover by Neighborhood in Philadelphia 25
1.00 20
% of area covered by trees
0.50
0.25
10
All UC Neighborhoods
UC neighborhoods
Fairmount
Graduate Hospital
Fishtown
East Passyunk
Northern Liberties
Center City
Walnut Hill
West Powelton
Powelton
Spruce Hill
Garden Court
Cedar Park
Central University City
Note: Urban tree cover index is proportion of area with tree cover adjusted by population. Comparisons are between University City and equally−sized areas (2.4 square miles) encompassing peer employment centers. Source: Landsat Tree Cover v4, Global Land Cover Facility; US Census Bureau, 2012−2016 American Community Survey
0
All UC Neighborhoods
Washington DC (Downtown)
Seattle (South Lake Union)
San Jose (Downtown)
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
Research Triangle Park
Cambridge (Kendall Square)
Boston (Innovation District)
Austin (Downtown)
Atlanta (Midtown)
0.00
15
5
University City
Urban tree cover index
0.75
Other Philadelphia neighborhoods
Source: University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab Philadelphia land cover raster, EarthDefine SpatialCover Tree data
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Annual Neighborhood Attendance at Arts & Cultural Organizations ORGANIZATION TYPE
ANNUAL ATTENDANCE
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Performing Arts
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Spruce St
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30th St
Cira Green
33rd St
34th St
38th St
36th St
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The Porch
Innovation Plaza
37th St
42nd St
43rd St
41st St
Os age Av
44th St
Pine St
45th St
Barkan Park
46th St
47th St
48th St
49th St
50th St
Locust St
39th St
40th St
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Major Renovations Underway at the Penn Museum In late 2017, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, also known as the Penn Museum, began a major building renovation project. The project encompasses a reinstallation of most of the 130-year-old museum’s signature galleries, as well as a re-envisioning of educational and public programs with the goal of providing a renewed experience for visitors from around the region and across the globe. The Main Entrance Hall will be completely transformed, opening staircases that have been closed for more than a century, bringing in light, and creating a new gallery space that visitors will see immediately upon entering. The adjoining gateway to the Egyptian Galleries will be brightened with large windows and broadened to create improved access to these galleries, which will include the Royal Palace of Merenptah, to be displayed in the Museum at its full height for the first time. Visitor accessibility and amenities are high on the list of changes: two new elevators – one providing vertical circulation to all levels of the Egyptian wing and the other to the Harrison Auditorium and third floor galleries – along with new public restrooms and a redesigned shop adjacent to the Pepper Mill Café, will improve ease of navigation and visitor comfort. The very first phase of this project was completed with the opening of the museum’s new Middle East Galleries in April 2018. The re-envisioned Mexico & Central America Gallery and Africa Galleries, along with the redesigned Main Entrance Hall and Harrison Auditorium, will open in the fall of 2019, and the Egyptian Galleries will reopen three to five years thereafter. The museum will remain open during construction, though some exhibitions will see temporary closures.
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Innovation
University City is considered the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in science and innovation. Discoveries initiated in University City spark billions of dollars in economic growth and attract international attention to those working in fields like robotics, biotech, and medicine. In 2017, a record number of patents was issued to University City businesses and institutions, while R&D investment in University City reached $1.48 billion, a 26% increase over the previous year. Moreover, 42% of Pennsylvania's National Institutes of Health funding is awarded to University City institutions, which has remained consistent even as statewide funding has increased. The expansion of the University City Science Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus and the opening of the Cambridge Innovation Center coupled with continuous breakthroughs at CHOP, Penn, and Drexel cement University City as the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere innovation district, with much more on the horizon.
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Research and Development Expenditures at University City Institutions
Expenditures (in millions)
$1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0
1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000
2001 2002 2003 2004
2005 2006 2007 2008
2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016
Note: CHOP expenditures include external funding only. Other institutions include R&D spending in science and engineering only. â&#x20AC;˘ Source: CHOP Research Institute; National Science Foundation
Patents Issued 150
100
50
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Science Center Port Incubator Businesses
2011
2012
University City Institutions
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Note: Includes The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Wistar Institute, and Science Center Port Incubator residents (2010â&#x2C6;&#x2019;2017 only). Source: Individual institutions
Total NIH Funding in University City
Dollars in millions
$700 $675 $650 $625 $600 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Source: National Institutes of Health
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment Developed by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania The past year saw momentous changes in the way patients are treated for cancer, as breakthrough personalized, cellular gene therapies developed by the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CAR T-cell therapy, which genetically modifies a patient’s immune cells to make them seek out and kill leukemia cells, was developed by a Penn Medicine team led by Dr. Carl June. June's team collaborated with CHOP, whose Dr. Stephan Grupp treated Emily Whitehead, the first pediatric leukemia patient. Together, Penn and CHOP led global clinical trials of the new therapies in collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Novartis. Granted late in 2017, the first round of FDA approval was widely seen as a landmark moment in the treatment of young patients battling the aggressive blood cancer. In the past year, the momentum has only grown, as larger trials using this cutting-edge treatment are showing remission rates over 80 percent, a remarkable improvement over previous success rates. In May, the FDA expanded its approval for the treatment of adult patients with refractory large B-Cell lymphoma, while CHOP has become one of the busiest cell therapy centers in the world. New treatments are constantly in development, with CHOP and Penn Medicine setting their sights on making cell therapy work as well in solid tumors as it does in blood cancers. 62
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USciences Launches Data Science Degree With Big Data playing an integral part in nearly every facet of life today, a majority of industries are seeking professionals who can extract meaningful information from data and provide scientific insights. To meet this need, University of the Sciences has launched a new Bachelor's of Science degree in Data Science that provides students with an in-depth understanding of the science behind data. The program is uniquely designed to give students the knowledge, skills, and technical foundation necessary to unlock the value of data and tackle complex, multidisciplinary problems. USciencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; case-based focus and practical approach provides a truly novel interdisciplinary data science education that leverages realworld data and integrates the statistical, computational, and mathematical core skills relevant in the modern world. Data Science is one of the most in-demand and highest paid careers, with positions including data scientist, data analyst, business analyst, data mining specialist, and data manager. USciences' unique curriculum allows students to tailor their degree based on their area of interest and career goals through three application domains and opportunities for hands-on research and internship opportunities. In an age where data safety is top of mind, the program will also focus on data integrity, security, and privacy.
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University City Science Center joins BARDA’s new Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe) Accelerator Network The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a unit of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded the University City Science Center a grant to join BARDA’s new Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe) Accelerator Network. The network will accelerate innovation and incentivize investors and innovators to tackle health security threats such as infectious diseases and sepsis. The BARDA grant will augment the capabilities of the Science Center’s existing accelerator programs. From proof-of-concept to business growth and seed investment, the Science Center’s acceleration capacity meets the needs of emerging technologies through multiple stages. The QED Program has supported novel university technologies with market potential, resulting in 10 technologies licensed, eight startups formed, and over $22 million leveraged in follow-on funding. Phase 1 Ventures has invested over $2 million and supported 28 newly formed startups advancing technologies from 14 academic institutions, which have secured over $5 million in funding. The 20 companies that have participated in the Digital Health Accelerator have created more than 180 jobs, generated over $20 million in new revenues, and raised $46 million in follow-on investment. ic@3401, a coworking program operated in partnership with Drexel University, represents the largest group of funded early-stage tech companies in Greater Philadelphia. Since January 2017, 34 ic@3401 members raised over $34 million. 64
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Penn Cultivates Next Generation of Young Minds through STEM Community Programming Over the past year, a unique constellation of Penn partners exposed youth throughout the region to dynamic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programming. The Graduate School of Education brought the new field of synthetic biology into Philadelphia high schools with technology previously available only in university and corporate labs. Using affordable, safe, and user-friendly synthetic biology wetlab kits created at Penn Design, students built genetic circuits and inserted them into microorganisms to manipulate their color, smell, and shape. As part of the Penn-developed curriculum, students considered real-world applications for the synthetic genes they created, while thinking about STEM careers that will advance the field of synthetic biology. Through the GRASP lab in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, middle school students from Southeast Pennsylvania have the chance to participate in the FIRST LEGO League tournament, working in teams to design and build robots that complete specific tasks. This year, students focused on water conservation and filtration projects; when they gathered for their regional competition in February, they watched their LEGO robots simulate collecting rain water, helping flowers grow, putting out fires, and more. Penn students – some who were exposed to STEM through similar programs – mentor the students and judge the competition. Programs like this demonstrate Penn’s university-wide commitment to building the next generation of innovators right in Penn’s backyard.
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The Wistar Institute Leads Groundbreaking Work in HIV Immunotherapy Research The Wistar Institute is an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology and infectious diseases. Today, the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center is at the forefront of immunotherapy, and infectious disease research with the creation of innovative DNA-based technologies and the first, largest HIV cure trial to eradicate the infection. Luis J. Montaner, D.V.M., D.Phil., director of the HIV-1 Immunopathogenesis Unit at The Wistar Institute Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center and the Herbert Kean, M.D., Family Endowed Chair Professor, leads an international team of top HIV researchers advancing the global efforts to develop a cure for HIV. Working with academia, government, and industry partners, Dr. Montaner is investigating where HIV hides after therapy and testing novel clinical strategies aimed at an HIV cure that eliminates the hidden virus. Wistarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrious history of vaccine development has led to the creation of vaccines against rubella, rabies, and rotavirus, and its current research in tumor microenvironment, immunology, and targeted molecular therapies is leading to significant developments in cancer medicine. Since 1972, Wistar has held the prestigious Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute. Recognizing collaboration as one of its strengths, the Institute takes a team science approach to translating basic scientific discoveries into therapies. Committed to improving public health and expanding the boundaries of knowledge through research and training, Wistar actively works to ensure scientific advances are translated into cures as fast as possible.
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Drexel to Host Pennsylvania's Center for Advanced Fabric Manufacturing Innovation Drexel University, in collaboration with DoD-supported Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), is building on the success of the Center for Functional Fabrics (CFF) to create a statewide center that will help companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators take their advanced-textile concepts from prototype to product and prepare America’s workforce for the quality jobs this growing sector is generating. Called the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center, this statewide resource will be part of a national network intended to lower the barrier to commercialization for functional fabrics, resulting in advanced textiles that can see, hear, sense, communicate, generate, and store energy. Pennsylvania’s Fabric Discovery Center will have a physical home at Schuylkill Yards, Drexel’s innovation-driven economic development venture with Brandywine Realty Trust. It will provide an end-to-end advanced manufacturing facility capable of developing functional fabric prototypes for pilot-stage production. It will also bring together research and expertise from universities across the state that are also members of AFFOA, including Carnegie Mellon, Penn State University, and Jefferson University. The Center will work closely with industry partners and regional organizations that foster innovation and economic growth to accelerate the development of new products and manufacturing processes by establishing companies, startups, and entrepreneurs in the functional fabric space. Innovation
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About University City District
University City District (UCD) is a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents that for over twenty years has created opportunity and improved economic vitality and quality of life in the University City area of West Philadelphia. We work within a place-based, data-driven framework to invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, bring life to commercial corridors, connect low-income residents to careers, and promote job growth and innovation. Every year, we work with institutional and community partners to create The State of University City, a publication intended to provide updates on the district's real estate and economic development activity, highlight local accomplishments, and showcase the many attributes that make our neighborhood a great place to live and work.
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Transforming Public Space UCD creates lively public venues designed to reactivate underutilized space, enhance community-building efforts, and spark interactions. We are a nationally recognized leader in data-driven placemaking, and have extensive experience creating both temporary, seasonal spaces and larger, permanent public spaces that attract visitors, generate economic activity, and foster community. UCD’s team has spearheaded successful projects including Trolley Portal Gardens, The Porch at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia’s first Parklet program, and many more. We manage conceptualization and design as well as construction, operations, and maintenance through our in-house Public Space Maintenance staff and social venture landscape crew, Green City Works. Our streetscape interventions make the public realm safe and appealing for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit-riders, and drivers while our seating experiments encourage social interactions across the community. Combined, our efforts help to create a more vibrant neighborhood.
The Porch at 30th Street Station Opened in 2011, The Porch at 30th Street Station was UCD’s first foray into public space development and served as the testing ground for our approaches to flexible seating, data collection, and collaborations with local fabricators, performers, and art groups. Seven years and several iterations later, The Porch remains a prime example of whimsical, people-pleasing public space development. The Porch comes alive with pop-up performances, rotating food trucks, a seasonal pub and beer garden, and activations throughout the year to accompany the ample seating options, beautiful landscaping, and shaded areas to lounge and linger. About University City District
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Trolley Portal Gardens UCD opened our newest public space, Trolley Portal Gardens, in the fall of 2018. The $4.5 million public-private project, located at the busiest at-grade rail station in the city, features a public space and new restaurant, Trolley Car Station. We spent the past several years working to transform the transit infrastructure from a bleak expanse of concrete into a vibrant and social space featuring beautiful landscaping, movable seating, and a restaurant that serves as a community asset. The project improves pedestrian safety while using cutting-edge storm water management techniques and lush landscaping, all of which enhance the commutes of nearly 60,000 riders who pass through the Portal each day. Green City Works, UCD’s landscaping social venture, maintains the space, ensuring that the neighborhood’s beautification is tied to growth and opportunity for local residents. Trolley Car Station – sister restaurant to Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy and Trolley Car Café in East Falls – is now the eastern anchor of the Baltimore Avenue business corridor, where thousands of neighbors, commuters, university students and faculty, and employees from the nearby VA Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia converge. The two-story restaurant features outdoor dining, traditional booth seating, a seasonal and locally driven menu, a beer list of over 300, and seating for nearly 200 guests. 70
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Parklets In 2011, UCD introduced its first Parklet – small, flexible mini-parks created in parking spaces – to Philadelphia, and now installs and maintains six Parklets during warm weather months. Parklets are landscaped with planters and a decorative railing, furnished with movable café tables and chairs, and add a distinct vibrancy and public gathering space to the neighborhood. In 2018 we found new homes for Parklets at 3601 Market Street and 4725 Pine Street, and we continually seek new opportunities to experiment with different locations and arrangements. Parklets are a coordinated effort between our Planning and Economic Development department, our Public Space and Maintenance crews, and our Green City Works landscaping team. UCD’s process informed how the City has implemented Parklets throughout Philadelphia.
Market Street Bridge Refresh Three years after UCD, Center City District (CCD), the Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC), and the design firm Groundswell partnered to enhance the Market Street Bridge, UCD refreshed the project. In the summer of 2018, the majority of the planters were stained a modern black, and UCD collaborated with Philadelphia artist Glossblack on a unique and colorful mural installation on the central planters. Glossblack is known for large scale murals, sign painting, and traditional graffiti lettering. His concept for the bridge was to create what he called “pixelated patterns” using shades of green, blue, indigo, and violet. The brightness makes the bridge compelling from a distance, while providing a pop of color that encourages pedestrians to linger and enjoy the walk between University City and Center City. About University City District
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Workforce Development West Philadelphia Skills Initiative The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI), UCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationally recognized job training program, connects unemployed West Philadelphians seeking opportunity with West Philadelphia employers seeking talent. Since its formation in 2011, our employer-driven program has served over 800 local residents, connecting talented individuals to life-changing opportunities with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier institutions. In 2018, the Skills Initiative received major investments from The Lenfest Foundation and the JPMorgan Chase Foundation totaling a combined $5.25 million to help advance job training in University City. These funds will support job creation and advance our efforts to connect West Philadelphia residents to economic opportunity for years to come.
Green City Works UCD launched our landscaping social venture, Green City Works, to seize on an opportunity to create quality jobs for local community residents. Seeded with our in-house spending and fueled by the purchasing power of our partners, the enterprise has grown quickly in its first two years. Today we employ 14 local residents, our portfolio includes over 1.5 million square feet of green space, and we work with over 35 of University Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest institutions and businesses. Unlike many social ventures launched with the mission of providing job opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment, Green City Works has been on a rapid growth trajectory, which we believe points to the potential for additional enterprises that meet anchor institutions' needs. 72
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Serving the Neighborhood University City District is dedicated to the physical beauty, safety, and continued success of our neighborhood.
Clean and Safe Our Public Space Maintenance employees work seven days a week to clean and enhance more than 160 commercial and residential blocks through street cleanings, graffiti removal, trash collection, and more. Our Public Safety Ambassadors patrol the streets, offer walking escort services, and generally serve as highly visible deterrents to crime while offering assistance to those in need. We assist in community safety fairs and demonstrations and offer safety guidelines for new students and residents.
Project Rehab and Small Business Assistance Project Rehab is UCD’s free community-based initiative that guides property owners through the process of restoring their distressed real estate. Project Rehab responds to the unique needs of each property, working with the owner to develop strategies that return the real estate to useful life. We help owners untangle issues related to financing, rehabilitation, sale, zoning, conservatorship and more. This year, we helped save the Hickman Temple A.M.E. church at 50th and Baltimore Avenue from collapse, which allowed the longtime congregation to return to its place of worship. Through the Small Business Services program, UCD also assists local businesses looking to expand, grow, or relocate here in West Philadelphia: in 2018 we helped Rosa’s Fresh Pizza – a business with a popular pay-it-forward pizza program – find and fund a second location in University City. About University City District
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University City District Events UCD partners with local performers, businesses, and organizations throughout the year to bring neighbors, visitors, and businesses together. Our wide portfolio of community offerings includes arts, music, and pop-up events like PECO Performances at the Porch, Movies in Clark Park, the 40th Street Summer Series; our popular collaborations with local businesses, the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll and University City Dining Days; and our networking series University City MIX.
University City Dining Days This popular restaurant promotion, designed to bring business and exposure to area eateries during the slower summer season, allows diners to enjoy three course meals for $15, $25, or $35 at many of University Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top restaurants. The ten-day promotion routinely draws tens of thousands of visitors into the neighborhood to sample the diverse food offerings from around the world.
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll One of UCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular and successful events is the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, which we operate with the Baltimore Avenue Business Association (BABA). The event, presented twice in 2018, drew thousands of neighbors and visitors to Baltimore Avenue to enjoy $1 specials from local businesses and community vendors plus free entertainment.
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University City MIX UCD teams with local restaurants, bars, and venues to present University City MIX, a happy hour networking event aimed at bringing together a cross-section of local professionals. Throughout the year people meet to mingle, forge professional connections, and enjoy bites and drinks from neighborhood hot spots.
Outdoor Performances and Movie Nights UCD works with partners including the University of Pennsylvania, the Friends of Clark Park, and local performers to bring life to public spaces through free events including Movies in Clark Park, the 40 th Street Summer Series, and pop-up music and theater performances at our own spaces including The Porch at 30 th Street Station.
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Transportation Planning Each year UCD works with partners to address transportation issues including bike and pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, and transit routing. Over the course of the past year, UCD, major institutions, developers, the City, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission joined forces to create a Transportation Management Association (TMA). This association formalizes work these partners have done for nearly two decades and opens new lanes to improve how people and goods get around. Together with SEPTA, the TMA operates the Loop through University City (LUCY) bus that carried nearly 700,000 passengers last year from 30th Street Station to nearby jobs. Data analysis from the TMA helped SEPTA develop the new 49 bus route connecting residents of Strawberry Mansion, Fairmount, Grays Ferry, and Brewerytown to University City and its over 80,000 jobs. The City, the TMA, and community groups worked closely to bring a protected bike lane to Chestnut Street. Moving forward, the TMA will continue to assist in projects aimed at improving every mode of transit to benefit residents and commuters. 76
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Membership Program University City District’s Membership Program connects leading businesses in and around University City with exclusive networking opportunities, custom research, and other members-only benefits while fueling UCD’s collective economic impact.
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Priority invitations to annual tours of University City development projects.
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Priority access to custom market research, data runs, and GIS analysis for project-planning purposes.
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The opportunity to guide original research and analysis and shape ideas to improve the business climate and quality of life in University City. Quarterly Market Trends Report, including development trends and market data, emailed exclusively to members.
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100 copies of State of University City annual report for distribution to partners, stakeholders, and tenants. Bi-monthly member newsletter, featuring member spotlights, relevant economic development news, and more. Online member portal, providing direct access to all member benefits.
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Table/tent presence at one consumer-oriented UCD event each year (for example, Baltimore Avenue Stroll, 40 th Street Summer Series, and Movies in Clark Park).
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Ads in up to three UCD e-newsletters per year; each is sent to a distribution list of 6,000 residents, students, partners and civic leaders.
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One day of free special event ambassador and/or public safety coverage at members' University City property(ies).
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Priority access to graffiti removal services, special UCD trash pickups, and move-in/move-out services.
Collective Economic Growth Membership also supports core UCD services, including: •
120,000 public safety patrol hours/year.
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More than 4,200 walking escorts of University City students and residents to their homes and 1,200 vehicle services like jumpstarts and lockouts.
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160 blocks of University City maintained, including 157,120 bags of trash removed and 730 graffiti tags erased.
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Major investments in University City public spaces and gateways, including The Porch at 30 th Street Station, Market Street Bridge, Trolley Portal Gardens, pedestrian plazas and parklets.
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Special events that attract more than 50,000 annual attendees from across the city and region.
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Advertising and press partnerships that result in more than 1.3 million dollars of annual media value in selling University City.
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Intensive, ongoing efforts to recruit retail prospects and support commercial corridors.
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Exclusive Access To Custom Market Research and Development Trends Average Daily Vehicle Traffic in University City
Predicted Daytime Pedestrian Volume in University City
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
ABM Janitorial Services Friedman LLP Homewood Suites by Hilton University City The Inn At Penn, A Hilton Hotel The Lighting Practice Swirling Silks Visit Philadelphia Wexford Science + Technology
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UCD Board David Forde, Jr.
Margaret Livingston
Executive Vice President University of Pennsylvania
Vice President of Community & Government Affairs, University of the Sciences
Community Representative Walnut Hill Community Association
David Adelman, Vice Chair
Michael Froehlich
Mark Mills
Community Representative Cedar Park Neighbors
Owner, Metropolis Group / 40 th Street Live
Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations and Economic Development Drexel University
Jamie Gauthier
Principal, Vice President INTECH Construction, Inc.
Joseph Trainor, Treasurer
Ken Gedaka
Craig Carnaroli, Chair
President and CEO, Campus Apartments
Keith Orris, Vice Chair
Chief Financial Officer, The Wistar Institute
Maureen Rush, Secretary Vice President for Public Safety University of Pennsylvania
Antonio Acevedo Senior Vice President, Asset Management HCP Medical Office Properties
Elizabeth Azari Senior Vice President of Operations National Board of Medical Examiners
Mark Celoni Vice President and Office Director Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Della Clark President, The Enterprise Center
Community Representative Garden Court Community Association Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, FMC Corporation
Peter Grollman Senior Vice President of External Affairs The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of Philadelphia
Barry Grossbach Community Representative Spruce Hill Community Association
Curt Hess Senior Vice President of Real Estate University City Science Center
Keith Kasper Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer University of Pennsylvania Health System
Daniel Liberatoscioli President, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Phil Moses
Brad Paul Co-Owner and General Manager Central City & Ardmore Toyota
George Poulin Community Representative Powelton Village Civic Association
Joe Reagan, Jr. Vice President, Development Wexford Science + Technology
Joe Ritchie Vice President of Development Brandywine Realty Trust
Josh Sevin President and CEO, International House
Douglas Smith Vice President, External Affairs Verizon Pennsylvania
UCD Staff Matt Bergheiser
Caitlin Garozzo
Chris Richman
President
Senior Manager, Learning & Development West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Communications Manager
Alan Garry
Develpment Associate
Joyce Bacon Manager,Coaching and Support Services West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
James Carter Public Safety Account Manager
Lt. Sean Cobette
Director, Public Safety and Community Services
Nate Hommel Director of Planning and Design
Morgan Rogers Burns Shawn Ryan Graphic Design and Web Development Manager
Ryan Spak
Commanding Officer, UCD Philadelphia Police Substation
Maggie Langdon
Sarah Davis
Margaret Leidy Starke
Director of Development
Event Planner
Nick Edelman
Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe
Finance Director
Production Supervisor, Green City Works
Vice President of Planning and Economic Development
Brian English
Joshua Park
Tyler Tran
Director, Green City Works
Senior Manager, Employment Services West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Data Scientist
Tom Patterson
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
Rachel Feigenbutz Urban Design Associate
Office and Administrative Manager
Operations Manager, Public Space Maintenance Program
Manager, Project Rehab
Sarah Steltz Vice President of Workforce Solutions
Andrew Stober
Alissa Weiss
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Publication Credits Chris Richman Writing and Editing Shawn Ryan Graphic Design Tyler Tran Research and Analysis Alissa Weiss Writing and Editing
Photography Credits Ryan Collerd Pages 50, 71, 79 Oak Leaf Media Cover, Pages 4, 24, 34, 60, 67 Lora Reehling Cover, Pages 5, 10, 28, 37, 38, 40, 43, 51, 52, 53, 55, 68, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 82, 83 Chris Richman Pages 70, 71 Shop Penn Page 33 Eric Sucar Page 59 Ben Tran Pages 3, 48, 58, 69, 72, 73, 75, 79
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