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February 21, 2024

Newsletter Archive

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January 26, 2023

Three Navy Yard Companies Recognized for Work in Life Sciences

Congratulations are in order for three Navy Yard life companies that received industry awards at an event held in Miami January 19. The Phacilitate Advanced Therapies Awards ceremony recognized and celebrated the progress in the advanced therapies field. The three Navy Yard companies recognized for their contributions to the life sciences sector were: Adaptimmune: The

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January 25, 2019

PIDC SVP Prema Gupta Receives CREW Award

Prema Gupta, PIDC’s Senior Vice President of Navy Yard Planning and Real Estate Development, was recognized by CREW Philadelphia as one of 20 Women Changing the Philadelphia Landscape.

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January 4, 2019

101 Ways Navy Yard Visitors Discovered the Yard in 2018!

From Sea Monsters to Naval Ships, Sunsets and Office Life, there is always something to discover at the Navy Yard. Check out 101 ways Navy Yard Visitors Discovered the Yard in 2018!

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November 28, 2018

Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives Arboretum Status

PIDC & PHS announce today that the Navy Yard has received Level I arboretum accreditation from Arbnet. This accreditation complements and enhances the ongoing preservation and protection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and wildlife. The Navy Yard is only one of five arboretums in Philadelphia. The announcement was marked with a morning ceremonial tree planting at

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August 5, 2016

New Federal Award to Expand Navy Yard Shuttle Service

PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, today announced it will expand its popular shuttle service at the Navy Yard, as a result of receiving funding from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The $416,280 award is part of the Competitive Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program that funds projects to improve air quality

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July 13, 2016

Central Green Receives Three Prestigious Development and Design Awards

Liberty Property Trust and Synterra Partners (Liberty/Synterra) and PIDC today announced that Central Green, the dynamic park located in the center of The Navy Yard, has been honored with three awards, just as Liberty/Synterra’s newest building overlooking the park, 1200 Intrepid Avenue, is scheduled to come online.

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July 7, 2016

Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard has Received a 2016 Certificate of Excellence award

Professional and welcoming staff. Close to Wells Fargo Center and The Navy Yard. Quiet, modern rooms. Comfortable and nice-looking common spaces. Good parking. Guests who have stayed at Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard have spoken, and the world’s largest travel site has taken notice of these glowing reviews that make planning a trip to The

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December 17, 2015

Ensemble Honored by Marriott Hotels With Best Custom Project Award for Design of Philadelphia Navy Yard Courtyard Marriott

Ensemble Investments, LLC is proud to announce the Courtyard Philadelphia South at the Navy Yard, an Ensemble property, has won a Marriott Design Excellence award for Best Custom Project.

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February 13, 2015

The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2014

The year 2014 was another very momentous year for The Navy Yard! We’re taking a look back on some major events and milestones of the year.

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January 14, 2015

Five Navy Yard Companies Receive KIZ Tax Credit Awards to Support Innovation and Job Growth

To strengthen Pennsylvania as a national leader for technology development and innovation, Governor Tom Corbett announced the award of more than $17 million in tax credits to more than 200 Pennsylvania start-up companies to support new growth, investment, and job creation. Five companies with headquarters at The Navy Yard are recipients of the Keystone Innovation

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October 9, 2013

PIDC Receives Three Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) receives three Gold Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in the categories of Public-Private Partnerships for communities with populations greater than 500,000; Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations greater than 500,000; and Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse for communities with populations greater

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