Navy Yard Blog

Development Updates

January 30, 2014

Construction Update: New Building Slated for Commerce Center

The Navy Yard Commerce Center developer team Liberty Property Trust/Synterra Partners has started site work on its newest project in the Commerce Center. The building is designed by Environetics, and will offer 75,000 square feet of flex space, similar to the adjacent two flex buildings on 26th Street. Construction will begin in April 2014 and

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Health & Wellness

January 29, 2014

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Vincera Rehab

Located within the Vincera Institute and led by Jim McCrossin, Philadelphia Flyers Head Athletic Trainer, and physical therapist Jim Brennan, Vincera Rehab offers services including physical therapy, massage therapy, and performance training. The team at Vincera Rehab is dedicated to treating the source of pain, not just easing the pain.

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Development Updates

January 29, 2014

PIDC Reports the Highest Single Year’s Growth at The Navy Yard in 2013, Building Momentum for 2014

More new businesses and amenities were added to The Navy Yard in 2013 than in any prior year PIDC, Philadelphia’s citywide economic development corporation, announced that The Navy Yard added 22 new companies in 2013, making it the highest single year’s growth since the conversion from a closed naval base to a mixed-use business campus.

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Community

January 29, 2014

The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2013

The year 2013 was a very momentous year for The Navy Yard! We’re taking a look back on some major events and milestones of the year: – The Navy Yard welcomed 22 new companies in 2013, making it the highest single year’s growth since the conversion from a closed naval base to a mixed-use business

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Energy

January 23, 2014

Mayor Nutter Announces New Energy Efficiency Firm to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Philadelphia

Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today (January 23, 2014) that Australian energy efficiency firm Ecosave, Inc. has chosen the Philadelphia Navy Yard as the location for its U.S. headquarters. This move further cements Philadelphia’s position as America’s energy efficiency hub. The City of Philadelphia worked closely with a number of partners including the Commonwealth of

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Events

January 12, 2014

It’s RE-New Year Week at Vincera Institute!

It’s RE-New Year Week at Vincera Institute! Kick off the new year by re-energizing during the week of January 13-17. Click through for all details on all the RE-New Year week events!

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Tenants

December 30, 2013

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center

The Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center has opened in the Commerce Center in The Navy Yard! The new concussion center, located at 4050 S. 26th Street (adjacent to the 26th Street Gate), is the first of its kind in the Delaware Valley and boasts a collaborative initiative of local partners Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson University Physicians,

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Development Updates

October 22, 2013

Liberty Property Trust/Synterra Partners breaks ground on new high performance headquarters for Franklin Square Capital Partners at 201 Rouse Blvd.

With shovels in hand and a half-dozen of their LEED(R) certified buildings as backdrop, executives from Liberty Property Trust/Synterra Partners today hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their eighth high performance building in The Navy Yard, the new headquarters for Franklin Square Capital Partners at 201 Rouse Blvd.

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Awards

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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Events

October 7, 2013

PHeaSt Returns to The Navy Yard on October 18

Savor the harvest season at the second annual PHeaSt on Friday, October 18 at The Navy Yard! Hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), PHeaSt, which runs from 7 pm – 10 pm, will once again bring together the region’s most innovative chefs and urban growers for a truly memorable celebration to benefit the PHS

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Tenants

September 18, 2013

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Flat Rock Health

Dr. Jason Hartman and Dr. Catherine Liebman of Flat Rock Health are pleased to be joining the team at Vincera Institute. Combining Medical Acupuncture with Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), they are able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints and provide comprehensive non-invasive musculoskeletal care.

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Energy

September 18, 2013

Greenbuild is Coming to Philadelphia – Join Us on Tours of The Navy Yard

Join us on the road to Greenbuild! Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, for three days of outstanding education sessions, renowned speakers, a vast expo floor, green building tours, special seminars and networking events.

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Tenants

September 18, 2013

Vincera Institute Expands to Newly Renovated Building 489 and Invites You to Their Open House

Vincera Institute has relocated to Building 489 and has expanded to become a multi-service facility that has integrated top-flight specialties to create an aggregate approach to health and performance. Led by Dr. William C. Meyers, Vincera was previously located in Quarters M-1 since 2010, focusing on core injuries. Working with P&A Associates, Vincera developed and

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Tenants

September 18, 2013

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Independence Imaging

Independence Imaging is the first and only imaging facility at The Navy Yard, using state of the art imaging equipment to take MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), arthrograms, and X-rays. With over 25 years of diagnostic imaging experience, Independence Imaging provides professional imaging services for patients at The Navy Yard and throughout the tri-state region.

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Amenities

September 18, 2013

Zipcar – Wheels When You Want Them at The Navy Yard

The Navy Yard is pleased to announce that we are home to a new Zipcar car sharing location. The 10,000+ employees of the campus and South Philadelphia neighbors now have access to “wheels when you want them” with the addition of new Zipcars, including a Nissan “Shipyard” Sentra, centrally located at Building 101 (4747 S.

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