Real Estate Initiatives
October 22, 2025
The People Behind the Projects: Inside PIDC’s Real Estate Services Team
When people think of Philadelphia’s transformation over the years—bustling commercial corridors, expanding life science hubs, and once-vacant industrial sites now buzzing with business—it’s easy to focus on the bricks, mortar, and skyline changes. But behind the projects that reshape our city is a group of dedicated people working to make it happen. At PIDC, our
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June 30, 2025
From Abandoned Hospital to Industrial Hub: PIDC’s Vision for Byberry Delivers Jobs & Opportunity
Redeveloping large and complex sites—particularly those in dense urban settings—takes time, commitment, and vision. PIDC’s Byberry Industrial Park proves it’s worth it. What began as the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus is now a dynamic industrial and residential community—delivering jobs, investment, open space, and long-term economic impact for the city. As the City’s public-private economic
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June 16, 2025
PIDC Awarded $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant to Advance Revitalization along the Lower Schuylkill River
PIDC is proud to announce that the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID), a municipal entity through which our organization manages land and buildings for itself and on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, has been awarded a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the maximum grant amount available. This funding
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April 22, 2025
PIDC Spotlight: Supporting a Clean & Green City Through Economic Development
As Philadelphia continues to grow and evolve, building a more resilient city has never been more important. At PIDC, we believe that economic growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. From supporting green infrastructure projects to helping local businesses adopt energy-efficient practices, PIDC is proud to play a key role in driving Philadelphia’s transition
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March 28, 2025
An Updated Vision for the Lower Schuylkill Innovation Campus
These initiatives aim to align the LSIC with its role as a future hub for innovation while delivering tangible community benefits in the interim. More information on PIDC’s work enhancing the quality of life and driving investment in Southwest Philadelphia is available online HERE.
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February 18, 2025
PIDC Expands Commitment to Future Economic Development Leaders with Launch of New PhiDEL Scholarship
For Immediate Release: February 18, 2025 Contact: Kevin Lessard, PIDCSVP, Marketing Communications & Government PHILADELPHIA — Today, PIDC—Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation—is proud to announce the launch of the Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship and Internship Program. This new initiative builds on PIDC’s long-standing commitment to fostering the next generation of economic development
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November 20, 2024
Driving Growth: PIDC Recaps This Season’s Economic Development Conferences
At PIDC, we recognize that staying informed and connected is essential to driving meaningful impact in Philadelphia’s communities. That’s why our team members actively participate in conferences, events, and workshops focused on community, professional, and economic development. These opportunities allow us to learn from industry leaders, share best practices, and exchange ideas with peers from
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April 22, 2024
Celebrating Earth Day: PIDC Helps Create a Sustainable Future
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to bring attention to our environment and encourage individuals, small businesses, and large corporations to contribute to sustainability and environmental protection. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty of our planet and recommit ourselves to protecting the Earth from human threats like deforestation, pollution, and climate
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August 29, 2023
Firms Selected to Transform Historic Family Court Building & Adjacent Parking Lot on Philadelphia’s Iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2023Contacts: Firms Selected to Transform Historic Family Court Building & Adjacent Parking Lot on Philadelphia’s Iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway National Real Estate Development and Frontier Development and Hospitality Group’s winning proposal places the African American Museum of Philadelphia in a brand-new building in a marquee location on the Parkway, provides
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July 6, 2023
New Grant Funding to Enhance Southwest Philadelphia
New federal grants will help SEPTA implement a major trolley modernization and complete streets project and help PHA revitalize Bartram Village, building on PIDC’s efforts to enhance quality of life in Southwest Philadelphia NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect a new Neighborhood Choice Grant announced on July 26, 2023. New Neighborhood Choice Grant:
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April 20, 2023
Earth Day Spotlight: PIDC Projects Contributing to Sustainability
This year’s theme for the environmental movement, Earth Day, is “Invest in Our Planet.” PIDC has been doing just that by investing in sustainable projects that are working to protect the environment in many ways. PIDC invests in both sustainable and equitable projects by supporting job growth, economic growth, and preservation of natural resources. PIDC’s sustainable
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December 22, 2022
Three Firms Shortlisted Biotech Campus
The Lower Schuylkill Biotech Campus is where Philadelphia’s ecosystem of discovery will grow into life altering outcomes for all and on June 14, 2022, PIDC issued an RFQ looking for the right partner for this unprecedented cell and gene therapy development opportunity. The developer selection process is designed to identify a partner to help us
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September 26, 2022
Update on the Philadelphia Industrial Market & Land Use Strategy Study & Report
PIDC is gathering a diverse group of individuals to provide feedback for the Philadelphia Industrial Market & Land Use Strategy Study & Report, which consists of comprehensive insight on the current conditions and anticipated future trends of Philadelphia’s industrial environment. PIDC, in partnership with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Philadelphia Department of
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June 28, 2022
Roundup of Updates in the Life Sciences Sector
Ranked among the top 10 life sciences markets in the U.S., the Philadelphia region is home to world-class research institutions, inventors of breakthrough medical treatments and technology, and 15 major health systems, according to the Select Greater Philadelphia Council. Plus, with nearly 70,000 employed in the life sciences industry and more than 40 cell and
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June 28, 2022
2022 Philadelphia Industrial Market & Land Use Strategy Study & Report
This summer, PIDC, in partnership with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, will initiate work on the cutting-edge 2022 Philadelphia Industrial Market and Land Use Strategy Study and Report which will play a major part in developments in the city for the next decade or more. As an update from
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May 19, 2022
PIDC ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LIFE SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA
CONTACTS: Jessica Calter 215-496-8161 Elizabeth Brand Director of Marketing, Colliers 215-928-7582 Photo Credit: PIDC/Digsau Lower Schuylkill Biotech Campus solicitation offers opportunity for development of up to 1M square feet in an elite US bio cluster. PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 19, 2021 – PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, is seeking partners to shape
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April 20, 2022
PIDC Joins United by Blue in Facilitating a Clean Up of Bartram’s North Property in Kingsessing
In coordination with United by Blue (UBB), in December 2021, PIDC facilitated a clean up of a Bartram’s North property located north of 49th street near Botanic Avenue in Kingsessing. As a sustainable clothing and accessories brand, UBB removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product purchased. Through UBB’s commitment to
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October 27, 2021
Grays Avenue Corridor Clean-Up Day
Earlier this month, PIDC partnered with SEPTA, various City departments, and community groups to host a clean-up day for the Grays Avenue Corridor in Southwest Philadelphia. The corridor is the site of a year-long Complete Streets Concepts & Design Project (Complete Streets Project), led by SEPTA and supported by funding from a Helping Obtain Prosperity
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