2240 North Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19132 | |
About: The Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation (UEDC) has identified the historic Uptown Theater as its first acquisition and revitalization project. The 50,000 square foot theater, with a 2,040 seat auditorium located at 2240 N. Broad Street, was acquired in 2002. The development plans include renovating the theater into a technology center, artist lofts and office space. Proposed tenants include a faith-based institution, high school, record production facility and restaurant.
The UEDC is a Community Development Corporation that was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1995 and received it's IRS 501(c) 3 status in 2002. The mission is to stimulate the economy in blighted areas in Philadelphia by creating commercial enterprises, developing neighborhood revitalization projects and managing moderate and low cost housing.
The Uptown Theater Photo and text courtesy Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation |
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