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We are Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. We provide financing and real estate products to businesses, nonprofits, and developers in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

Financing

PIDC has financing resources to serve the unique needs of businesses, nonprofits, and real estate developers. Learn how we can connect you to the capital or information you need to grow.

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Real Estate

With a robust diverse selection of land, properties, and financing tools, PIDC provides a full range of resources to support impactful real estate development projects in Philadelphia that create quality jobs, advance equity and promote sustainability.

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Client Success Stories & News Updates

View stories from PIDC’s diverse partners and clients, highlighting the impact of our work. Plus, check out the latest news and updates on PIDC.

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Our Impact at a Glance

The numbers speak volumes. See the facts and figures on PIDC's activities. Since its inception, PIDC has had a transformative impact across Philadelphia:

13K+

Transactions supporting a diverse range of clients

$19.5B

Financing, helping retain and create hundreds of thousands of jobs

3K+

Acres of land sales, spurring transformative projects

$400M+

Loan portfolio at year-end 2023, representing 554 loans

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“PIDC supported me as a founder in building my credit and connecting me to resources and financial coaches. I can’t speak highly enough of what PIDC’s support means to us.”

Will Toms
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer @ REC Philly

PIDC Theory of Change & Strategic Framework

With a strong foundation and a 65-year track record, PIDC identified the need to develop a new Theory of Change with three intersecting lenses – racial equity, future of work, and resilience and sustainability.  This plan builds the basis for the PIDC Strategic Framework which is intended to serve as a roadmap for PIDC to achieve its mission and strive toward a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable Philadelphia where all residents benefit from economic development and a growing global economy.

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Reinventing the Navy Yard

Since acquiring the 1,200-acre site from the Federal Government in 2000, PIDC serves as the master developer of the Philadelphia Navy Yard by leading the planning, development, and operation of the Navy Yard on behalf of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID).  Dubbed the “the coolest shipyard in America” by POLITICO, today, the Navy Yard is an expanding community of 15,000 employees and 150 employers who occupy 8M square feet of facilities across a mix of property types, including office, retail, industrial, research and development, and institutional.

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Latest News

February 5, 2025

Applications Open: 2025 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship

PIDC launched the D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development in 2018 when the organization marked its 60th anniversary, and in recognition of Walt D’Alessio’s decades of commitment and leadership at PIDC; his many years of service to Philadelphia’s business, civic, and governmental communities; and his support for people across the profession. This year, the scholarship carries

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January 28, 2025

New Annual Reporting Requirement for Pennsylvania Businesses

New Annual Reporting Requirements for Pennsylvania businesses went into effect on January 1, 2025, after the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed Act 122 in 2022. This Act requires Pennsylvania-based businesses and those registered to do business in Pennsylvania to file an Annual Report with the Pennsylvania Department of State.  Who is required to file an Annual

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December 18, 2024

How to Set Impactful Business Goals for the New Year

The beginning of every year is a perfect time to reflect on the past and set a clear course for the future of your business. Whether you’re looking to scale up, refine your operations, or explore new markets or growth opportunities, goal setting is a foundation for success. Setting goals isn’t just creating a list

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