The Navy Yard - The Next 25 Years

The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was closed in 1996 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process. Most of the site was transferred to the city of Philadelphia and has been gradually redeveloped under the guidance of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) and a series of master plans and developer agreements. Challenges encountered include old infrastructure; brownfields; construction on fill and a high water table; flood risk; limited access; and public amenity, historic structure, and security requirements related to several active U.S. Navy engineering, manufacturing, and storage facilities.

See how challenges are being addressed through innovative site planning and design; public-private partnership; equitable contracting and workforce development; attracting and retaining life science, manufacturing, and other key industries; and introducing residential uses.

Establishments at the Navy Yard are thoroughly engaged in workforce development partnerships with organizations in some of the city’s most disadvantaged communities, and developer agreements managed by PIDC and the current Ensemble/Mosaic team require diverse and inclusive contracting, services, and housing.

Attendees walk during the workshop.