
UNIVERSITY CITY, PHILADELPHIA
About Us
University Place Associates [UPA] is a leading sustainable and socially conscious commercial real estate development firm. Based and focused in the University City area of Philadelphia, UPA is dedicated to creating ‘best in class’ and state-of-the-art healthy commercial developments at the highest standard of sustainability.
UPA has always been a community-based developer that engages with the surrounding residential and commercial communities, startup businesses, schools, and universities.

Our Vision
We are creating a cluster of Life Sciences and commercial office space certified to the highest level of healthy and sustainable building, located on Market Street between 39th and 42nd Streets. It will be the first and only commercial development of its kind. One that embraces and enriches the surrounding community, creates local jobs, attracts organizations hungry for innovation and talent, and firmly defines Philadelphia’s commitment to global sustainability.
About Us
University Place Associates [UPA] is a leading sustainable and socially conscious commercial real estate development firm. Based and focused in the University City area of Philadelphia, UPA is dedicated to creating ‘best in class’ and state-of-the-art healthy commercial developments at the highest standard of sustainability.
UPA has always been a community-based developer that engages with the surrounding residential and commercial communities, startup businesses, schools, and universities.
Our Vision
We are creating a cluster of Life Sciences and commercial office space certified to the highest level of healthy and sustainable building, located on Market Street between 39th and 42nd Streets. It will be the first and only commercial development of its kind. One that embraces and enriches the surrounding community, creates local jobs, attracts organizations hungry for innovation and talent, and firmly defines Philadelphia’s commitment to global sustainability.