University/Southwest
Textizen take two: Planning Commission hosts second round of surveys
In the current round of Philadelphia 2035 district planning, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) is using text-based surveys to overcome the digital divide and prioritize elements of the University/Southwest District…
Philadelphia2035: Game On
Who says city planning can't be fun and games? On Monday the Planning Commisison launched Philadelphia2035: The Game, introducing a new way to participate in the city’s district planning process. …
The current draft of the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan calls for developing the 3,700 acres along the river into three distinct areas
The current draft of the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan calls for developing the 3,700 acres along the river into three distinct areas: The Innovation District. These 500 acres nearest University City…
ABOUT UNIVERSITY/SOUTHWEST
Powelton Village, University City, Saunders Park, West Powelton, Spruce Hill, Walnut Hill, Garden Court, Cedar Park, West Shore, Kingsessing.
The University Southwest District is home to some of the largest institutions of health and education in Philadelphia. This includes the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Throughout the district there is a strong historic housing fabric as seen in Powelton Village, Spruce Hill, Garden Court, and Cedar Park. Major issues include town & gown relationships and the quality and adequacy of commercial development.
Contact:
Andrew Meloney, 215-683-4656, Andrew.Meloney@phila.gov
UPCOMING EVENTS IN UNIVERSITY/SOUTHWEST
There are no upcoming events in this neighborhood. Feel free to contact us with your contributions.
