Why More Businesses & Residents Are Choosing the Navy Yard in Philadelphia

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The Navy Yard is more than just a place to live or work—it’s a community built with the future of Philadelphia in mind. Located along the Delaware River and just minutes from Center City, the Navy Yard brings together innovation, opportunity, and everyday quality of life in a vibrant waterfront setting. Whether you’re looking for

Job Growth, Progress, & Partnerships at the Navy Yard: PIDC’s 2024 Annual Review

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PIDC, in collaboration with development partner Ensemble/Mosaic, took major steps in 2024 to advance its bold vision for the future of the Navy Yard. From breaking ground on new residential buildings, to welcoming new companies such as BioMerieux and Comcast, to celebrating major infrastructure upgrades, the year was filled with meaningful progress. Today, the Navy

Commonwealth Invests $30 Million in Navy Yard’s Next Chapter of Growth

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The Navy Yard will take a major leap forward in its ambitious redevelopment plan, thanks to a $30 million investment from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — the largest award given in the inaugural round of the state’s new PA SITES program. The grant will accelerate development of the Greenway District, paving the way for up

Looking Back at 2024 at the Navy Yard

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Catch up on news you may have missed! As a new year begins, the Navy Yard is reflecting on the past year’s successes and milestones. PIDC, Philadelphia’s economic development corporation, continues to invest in making the Navy Yard a thriving business campus, innovation hub, and community space. Take a look at some of the biggest

PIDC Receives $1.6 Million for Lift Bridge Repairs

The Navy Yard Lift Bridge will soon get a facelift! PIDC (on behalf of Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development) has been awarded $1.6 million through the Community Project Funding program to upgrade the 26th Street Lift Bridge. The grant will support design for long-term rehabilitation for the aging infrastructure, enhancing critical access to the Navy

The Navy Yard named a “Great Place in Pennsylvania”

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The Navy Yard is adding to its collection of awards with its recent recognition as a “Great Place in Pennsylvania” by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA)! The Navy Yard was honored in the “Great Transformations” category for its successful planning efforts that build healthy and vibrant communities throughout the Commonwealth and

International Business Leaders Visit Navy Yard

A group of trade and investment representatives from more than 20 different countries wrapped up a statewide tour across Pennsylvania with a visit to the Navy Yard on March 22. The statewide tour was done in a partnership with The Philadelphia Department of Commerce and Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s Office of International

The Navy Yard Welcomes Delegation of Leaders from Europe

A delegation of more than 20 young leaders from countries across Europe visited the Navy Yard on January 30 as part of a larger visit to the U.S. through a State Department program to understand political, social, and economic issues in the U.S. During the visit, Navy Yard leadership briefed the group on the history

Award-Winning Biotech Training Program to Begin Recruitment with New Employer Partner in Life Sciences

The Wistar Institute, West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, PIDC, and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Announce VintaBio as New Employer Partner The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and The Wistar Institute are collaborating once again with support from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to bring their award-winning

Broad Street to Reopen to Traffic Beginning January 8, 2024

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Beginning January 8, 2024, Broad St. will be reopening to traffic after nearly 18 months of construction and critical improvements! The improvements on this 734-foot section of Broad St. (between Crescent Dr. and Intrepid Ave., known as the quay wall) will help ensure the safety and increase accessibility to the Navy Yard for the more