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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 about how we are doing this 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 the corridor from an auto-oriented drive-through corridor to a pedestrian-friendly, successful, vibrant, highly desirable, diverse, mixed-use 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 the behind the scenes data efforts that’s helping us learn more about behaviors.

Maintenance, Landscaping and Capital Improvements

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

Marketing & Communications

If we are going to pedestrian-friendly, successful, vibrant, highly desirable, diverse, mixed-use community, we need a plan that’s inclusive and benefits the full community. Learn how we are working towards this goal.

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 vacancies or initiatives that can 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 Northbroad

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

A Broader Green:
An Earth Day Project

A Broader Green is an Earth Day Service Project to kick off the maintenance and landscaping season along North Broad Street and raise awareness about the crucial. – April 2025

Broker’s
Meet and Greet

The Annual State of North Broad Fundraiser is the District’s largest fundraising effort to help fill the funding gap needed to fully execute the District’s goals. – May 2025

summers on north broad

Summer
aBroad

A Summer aBroad is a collaborative process that aims to create public spaces where residents and visitors want to spend time and connect with the community. – Summer 2025

THE WORD ON THE STREET

The Latest News

Has Philly turned the tide on the war on trash?

"Nearing the end of her first year in office, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker touted the successes of her “Clean & Green” initiatives". Inquirer photo photo credie Alejandro A.

North Broad Renaissance Releases 2025 State of North Broad Report

The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 State of North Broad report, a comprehensive roadmap that highlights the progress, challenges, and

A Broad Street AR experience brings underwater fun to Philly without the shore traffic

If you see a giant octopus on North Broad Street this summer, the heat wave isn’t causing you to hallucinate. It’s just augmented reality. The North Broad Renaissance

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