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.
Take a moment to review our Strategic Plan.
The North Broad Renaissance is a non-profit that will serve 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 looking to revitalize the community, create opportunity, and improve the economic power and overall quality of life along one of Philadelphia’s most prominent corridors – North Broad Street. Top priorities include clean and safe corridors, maintenance and landscaping, marketing and communications and economic development.
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
• Chairman – Dr. Kenneth Scott*
President of Beech Interplex
• Eric Blumenfeld*
Principal of EB Realty Management Corporation
• Secretary – Steven Scott Bradley*
CEO of Bradley & Bradley Associates, Inc.
• Treasurer – Randolph K. Brock*
Vice President and Investment Officer Wells Fargo
• Mark Harris
Managing Partner of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP’s Philadelphia Office
• Anthony Johnson
PIA Board Chairman and Director of Operation
• General Council – Lowell Thomas, Esq.*
Philadelphia Housing Authority
• Stephen P. Mullin*
President and Principal of Econsult Solutions
• Brian Murray
CEO and Founder of Shift Capital
• Megan R. Smith
Founder of Brownstone PR
*Executive Committee Member
Staff
• Shalimar Thomas- Executive Director
• Nichole Burel – Office Manager
