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Approval of University of Pennsylvania Master Plan Amendments

Original title: 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.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill provides the legal authorization for the University of Pennsylvania to proceed with construction and renovation projects at two specific campus locations, impacting land use and building development within the designated city block.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

University of Pennsylvania

The university is granted legal authorization to proceed with planned construction and modifications to its campus facilities.

Local residents and students

These groups may experience changes to campus access, construction activity, or facility usage within the specified area.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This legislation approves updates to the University of Pennsylvania's campus for a specific area between Walnut, 36th, Spruce, and 39th Streets. The changes specifically authorize development projects at the Class of 1920 Commons and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition at the Annenberg Center.

Key Facts

The bill is officially enacted as File 260296.
The legislation amends the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan.
The affected area is bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street.
The amendments specifically cover the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk.
The amendments specifically cover the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 3680 Walnut Street.
The bill was introduced on April 9, 2026.
The bill was processed through the Committee on Rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?

It approves specific amendments to the University of Pennsylvania's , allowing for development projects at the Class of 1920 Commons and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Where are the affected buildings located?

The Class of 1920 Commons is at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is at 3680 Walnut Street.

Why It Matters

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Institutional Expansion

The legislation formalizes the expansion of arts and student facilities within the university's core campus footprint.

University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Connected Entities

organizationAnnenberg Center for the Performing Arts“Facility undergoing expansion via the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition.”Map →

locationStuart Weitzman Theatre“Addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 3680 Walnut Street.”Map →

locationClass of 1920 Commons“Building located at 3800 Locust Walk subject to the master plan amendments.”Map →

organizationUniversity of Pennsylvania“The institution proposing the master plan amendments.”Map →

Sources

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