UNIVERSITY SOUTHWEST

University Southwest

Trolley Portal Gardens

Recommendation USW 18: Create multi-modal transit hubs at the intersection transit points between heavily used transit lines.

Image Source: UCD

Mount Moriah Cemetery

Recommendation USW 39: Create a strategic plan for the reuse and stabilization of Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Image Source: Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery

Chestnut Street Protected Bike Lane

Recommendation USW 22: Remove a travel lane on Chestnut Street west of 34th Street and replace it with a buffered bike lane.

Image Source: UCD

Trolley Portal Gardens

Recommendation USW 18: Create multi-modal transit hubs at the intersection transit points between heavily used transit lines.

Image Source: UCD

Mount Moriah Cemetery

Recommendation USW 39: Create a strategic plan for the reuse and stabilization of Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Image Source: Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery

Chestnut Street Protected Bike Lane

Recommendation USW 22: Remove a travel lane on Chestnut Street west of 34th Street and replace it with a buffered bike lane.

Image Source: UCD

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University Southwest District Plan

Executive Summary

Technical Memos

First Public Meeting Summary

Second Public Meeting Summary

Draft Plan Comments

The University Southwest District Plan was

adopted by PCPC on June 11, 2013.

University Southwest District Contact:

Emma Sonner| (215) 683-4653

Emma.Sonner@phila.gov

Download the 2023 Implementation Update

District at a Glance:

The University Southwest District is home to some of the largest institutions of health and education in Philadelphia: the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Throughout the district there is a strong historic housing fabric as seen in Powelton Village, Spruce Hill, Garden Court, and Cedar Park. Planning challenges include balancing institutional growth with residents' needs and guiding growth toward appropriate locations.