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WHO WE ARE

North Broad is Working With You To Vitalize North Broad Street

The North Broad Renaissance is the nationally recognized, non-profit manager of both the North Broad Business Improvement and North Broad Special Service District. The organization is doing the important work of vitalizing North Broad Street by improving its economic vitality and overall quality of life from City Hall to Butler Street. Our work around cleaning, greening, safety, business attraction, business retention, and employment is directly impacting more than 50,000 residents, in eight neighborhoods, and helping to increase the median income in the district.
Learn more by viewing A Broader Vision — North Broad’s updated 5-year plan!

DID YOU KNOW?

Over the last seven years, the NBR has worked with communities to implement various clean, safe, and quality-of-life issues. For the next five years, the NBR will work to transform North Broad from a vehicle-focused corridor to a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly community.”

Programs & Initiatives

Clean & Safe
North Broad

You’ve seen our guys in orange along North Broad Street that’s helping to keep the neighborhood clean, and what you don’t see are behind-the-scenes data efforts that are helping us learn more about behaviors.

Maintenance, Landscaping and Capital Improvements

The North Broad Renaissance improves and maintains green spaces to create a clean, inviting experience along this vital corridor.

Marketing & Communications

To become a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, and inclusive community, we need a communications strategy that benefits everyone.

Business Attraction and Retention

The North Broad Renaissance and North Broad businesses work collectively to help improve the economic vitality of North Broad. Looking to be a part of the District? Find out about available vacancies and initiatives that support your business needs.

Become an NBR Volunteer

By volunteering with the North Broad Renaissance, you’ll contribute to the beautification and revitalization of North Broad Street, helping to create a vibrant, thriving area that everyone can enjoy. Plus, you’ll meet amazing people, gain valuable experience, and see the tangible impact of your efforts!

Building a Better North Broad

North Broad has a full team and partners who are committed to North Broad Street’s vitalization. Collectively, we are supporting Philadelphia’s goal of becoming the cleanest, greenest, safest city with Economic Opportunity for all.

EVERYONE WELCOME

Upcoming Events – the 250th Edition

A Broader Green
Service Project: Earth Day

April 22, 2026

Prepping North Broad from Spring Garden to Poplar for the 250th and enhancing community vibrancy.

Register Here 

Summer aBroad AR Tour
May 1, 2026

Featuring refreshed design elements and a new stop at Broad and Butler. Offers an immersive journey through North Broad’s past, present, and future—marking the unofficial start of Walking Tour Season.

Click here to download the app

Summer aBroad Music & Morsel Fest

| June 26, 2026

A stylish culinary and music crawl showcasing 25 DJs, local restaurant collaborations, vibrant street activations, and more. Check back soon for details.

THE WORD ON THE STREET

The Latest News

Spotlight On: Shalimar Thomas, Executive Director, The North Broad Renaissance

In an interview with Invest:, Shalimar Thomas discusses how securing a BID designation has been transformative for the organization. Read Full Interview

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A Vacant Lot, A Health Fest, a A Vision for the Next 250 Years

Health isn’t just about choices. It’s about access. It’s about design. It’s about whether the environment gives people the opportunity to live well, or quietly makes it harder,

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North Broad is a Neighborhood to Visit

From iconic landmarks to local eats, music, art, and events like Summer aBroad, there’s never been a better time to visit North Broad. Not our words, but we

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The NBR Newsletter

Stay up to date on the latest resources to help your business.

NORTHBROAD

440 North Broad Street
3rd Floor – Portal C
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: (267) 318-7772
Email: info@northbroad.org

#THINKBROAD

The 2029 Vision for the North Broad Renaissance is for all the lights of North Broad to shine. Our lights are not only the light fixtures down the middle of North Broad, but also the commerce, culture, and communities of North Broad Street.

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