UCD invests in vitality, economic opportunity, and quality of life in Philadelphia’s University City. UCD invests in vitality, economic opportunity, and quality of life in Philadelphia’s University City. University City District is a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses and residents that creates opportunity, improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City area of West Philadelphia. Our primary mission is community revitalization. We work within a place-based, data-driven framework to invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, bring life to commercial corridors, connect low-income residents to careers, and promote job growth and innovation.