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Pennsylvania University Given Green Light to Revamp Two Iconic Campus Landmarks

Official:To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.

Sponsor: Councilmember Gauthier

Introduced: April 9, 2026

Signed: May 28, 2026

: Committee on Rules

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan in a specific area near campus, allowing for changes to two buildings: the Class of 1920 Commons and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition.

What This Bill Does

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Amends the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in a specific area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street.
Allows for changes to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk.
Approves the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.
The changes to the Master Plan and the two buildings are effective immediately.

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