A proud historic landmark of Philadelphia’s naval past, the Navy Yard is a thriving 1,200-acre waterfront neighborhood, considered to be the most successful redevelopment of a former military facility in the country. With miles of riverfront access and over 20 acres of world-class open space, we are home to over 50+ events, races, festivals, activities, and performances. Visit us! Read more
PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, announced that The Navy Yard experienced another tremendous year of growth in 2015, adding 12 new businesses and over 500 additional employees, bringing the total counts to 152 companies and 12,000 workers. Read more
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Bhldn, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all The Vetri Family group of restaurants including award winning Pizzeria Vetri, and Lo Spiedo, located at Building 500 at The Navy Yard. (update: the agreement has been completed) Read more
The 9th annual Great Chefs Event, benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Navy Yard tenant Vetri Foundation for Children, will be held in the evening on June 10, 2014 at The Navy Yard! The event is hosted by Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Building 543. This spectacular celebration will showcase four dozen top chefs from throughout the U.S. and Italy, offering an unparalleled dining experience while raising money for a great cause. Read more
The year 2013 was a very momentous year for The Navy Yard! We’re taking a look back on some major events and milestones of the year:
- The Navy Yard welcomed 22 new companies in 2013, making it the highest single year’s growth since the conversion from a closed naval base to a mixed-use business campus. [read more]
PIDC is pleased to announce that the Vetri Family will be opening a new, full-service restaurant and bar at The Navy Yard.