where history Meets the Future
The Navy Yard is one of the most successful redevelopment projects in US history and today is a thriving riverfront community in South Philadelphia. With more than 16k employees + 150 companies + 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and a variety of outdoor events, there’s always a reason to visit the Navy Yard!
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Explore the latest news and updates from the Navy Yard — home to 150 companies and more than 16,500 employees. As we look ahead to the future, the Navy Yard is poised for transformative growth, with plans for 12,000 new jobs, 8.9 million square feet of mixed-use development, and $6 billion in new investment.
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Big or small, global or startup, the Navy Yard is a community where people and companies live and work side by side in a setting that’s flexible, customizable, and often unconventional. Explore what it means to make the Navy Yard your home and workplace on our vibrant waterfront campus.
Join us!TransitSEPTA is coming to the Navy Yard
Starting August 2026, SEPTA Bus Route 45 will provide service to the Navy Yard. Buses will be expected to operate daily at approximately 20-minute intervals, restoring a seven-day-a-week transit connection between Center City and the Navy Yard for the first time in a decade.
Read MorejobsWelding Application Now Open
Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications for our next partnership with Hanwha Philly Shipyard for the Welder Training Program until Friday, July 24 at 5:00 PM.
Apply NowFeatured Company Meet Our Featured Company: Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a leading U.S. shipbuilder that is presently pursuing a mix of commercial and government work. It possesses a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility and has earned a reputation as a preferred provider of ocean-going merchant vessels with a track record of delivering quality ships, having delivered around 50% of all large ocean-going U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2000.
$2.8B
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$8B
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Skills Initiative
PIDC’s Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard creates training programs that connect talented Philadelphia residents to permanent employment with Navy Yard employers.
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Do business with PIDC! Find the latest real estate and development opportunities as well as vendor and service contracts for PIDC, PAID, and The Navy Yard.
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July 23, 2026
Major JPMorganChase Investment Reinforces the Navy Yard’s Role in Philadelphia’s Shipbuilding Future
At the Navy Yard, we’ve always believed that strong industries are built through strong partnerships. From our historic roots in shipbuilding to today’s thriving business campus, the Navy Yard has evolved into a place where employers, innovators, workforce organizations, and public-sector partners come together to drive economic growth. As home to Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Rhoads
Read MoreJuly 23, 2026
The Navy Yard Community Celebrates the Opening of Pier 1 Park
On Thursday, July 2, community members, employees, residents, and visitors came together to celebrate the opening of Pier 1 Park, the Navy Yard’s sixth public park. Despite temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, guests stopped by throughout the afternoon to enjoy the waterfront, explore the park’s newest feature, and celebrate another milestone in the Navy Yard’s
Read MoreJuly 23, 2026
Urban Outfitters Expansion & New Tenant Activity Signal Continued Growth at the Navy Yard
The Navy Yard continues to see steady investment and job growth, with recent announcements reinforcing its role as a major employment center in Philadelphia. At a recent press conference, Governor Josh Shapiro joined leaders to announce an expansion by Urban Outfitters (URBN), a longtime Navy Yard tenant. The company plans to invest at least $150
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