Why North Broad?
The North Broad Street corridor is experiencing dynamic growth and development. With Eds and Meds driving economic development, the corridor is increasingly becoming home to small businesses, technology, arts and culture and health establishments ready to complement the commerce, culture and communities that exist on this historical corridor.
The North Broad Renaissance is a non-profit that serves as a Special Service District (SSD) whose primary role is to provide communication and information to City administrators and Council, neighborhood and community groups and others who are (or may) do business or development or other activities on North Broad, from City Hall to Germantown Avenue. In partnership with community stakeholders, we are revitalizing the community, creating opportunities, and improving the economic power and overall quality of life along North Broad by doing the following:
- Keeping North Broad Clean and Safe
- Maintaining and Improving Greenspace along North Broad
- Marketing North Broad to the Community and Visitors, and Communicating with Stakeholders
- Ensuring Innovative, Strategic and Diverse Business Attraction, Business Retention and Business Development
Our Philosophies
The ultimate goal for the North Broad Street corridor is community revitalization.
The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) has released its updated strategic plan – A Broader Vision: 2024-2029. Outlined in the plan are the organization’s new mission, vision, and values, as well as the key goals for the next five years. Access the full plan at the link below:
The ultimate goal for the North Broad Street corridor is community revitalization.
According to research, if they work well, neighborhood commercial corridors make an important contribution to community quality-of-life, especially in pedestrian and transit-dependent lower-income neighborhoods. As North Broad Street becomes a key area of development and revitalization, it’s critical that, collectively, we serve as partners where current and future stakeholders benefit from this revitalization. It’s no secret that this process can be challenging and can have its share of successes and failures, but we look forward to working with the community as we hold each other accountable for accomplishing this goal.
Board of Directors
Dr. Kenneth Scott
Board Chairman, President of Beech Interplay
Eric Blumenfeld
Principal of EB Realty Management Corporation
Steven Scott Bradley
Board Secretary, CEO of Bradley and Bradley Associates, Inc.
Randolph K. Brock
Board Treasurer, Vice President and Investment Officer Wells Fargo
Geoff Gordon
President of Live Nation North East
Mark Harris
Managing Partner of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP’s Philadelphia Office
Sheila Ireland
President and CEO of Philadelphia OIC
Anthony Johnson
PIA Board Chairman and Director of Operation
Lowell Thomas, Esq.
General Counsel, Philadelphia Housing Authority
Stephen P. Mullin
President and Principal of Econsult Solutions
Brian Murray
CEO and Founder of Shift Capital
Staff of Organization
The Staff of the organization currently consists of two individuals who are responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as oversight of all programs, communication, and initiatives of NBR.
Shalimar Thomas | Executive Director
Nicole Burrel | Executive Assistance
