Office of City and Community Relations

The Office of City and Community Relations (OCCR) coordinates and directs activities to improve relations between the University, the surrounding communities, and the City of Philadelphia with the aim of advancing Penn's academic and institutional mission. The OCCR serves as the University liaison between the City's elected officials and agencies, neighborhood and community organizations, and schools in West Philadelphia and the Philadelphia region. We seek the approval of City Council and City governing agencies for campus and neighborhood development activities, including land use and resource allocation. OCCR provides community liaison and support for all five “West Philadelphia Initiatives” (WPI) and provides forums for communication with community leaders, organizations and associations regarding Penn's WPI, University developments, and other outreach activities; we also support Penn's schools and departments with their community and City outreach activities. We provide leadership to the University’s Community Economic Development Advisory Committee in advancing institutional and community relations with special focus on construction and procurement opportunities.

Office of City and Community Relations Address:
133 S. 36th Street, Suite 507
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3246
Telephone: 215-898-3565
Fax: 215-898-0529

Staff
Glenn Bryan
Assistant Vice President of Community Relations
Telephone: 215-898-3565
E-mail: gbryan@pobox.upenn.edu

David Glancey
Director, Special Projects
Telephone: 215-898-1532
E-mail: dglancey@pobox.upenn.edu

Valerie Johnson
Coordinator
Telephone: 215-898-3565
E-mail: vjohnson@pobox.upenn.edu