Facilities and Real Estate

Green infrastructure

A roundup of Penn Today stories focusing on green infrastructure on campus, in research, in higher education, and in energy policy.

2 min. read

Two people in a lab in the Singh Center.

Chapters of Change: Thirty years of life sciences transformation at Penn

In the fourth and final installment of the series, “Chapters of Change” highlights another transformational moment in Penn’s past when the evolution of life sciences research sparked the University to commit to investing in new research facilities and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

6 min. read

students moving out of Penn residences during Move-Out.

Tips for a greener, cleaner, and easier Move-Out experience

Working with community partners, Penn offices offer options for off-campus pickups, on-campus donations, and additional curbside trash pickup days aimed at keeping the neighborhood clean and limiting what ends up in the landfill.

4 min. read

Fritz Steiner, Stuart Weitzman, and J. Larry Jameson cutting the ribbon to the new Weitzman Hall.

Weitzman Hall, renewed and expanded, celebrated at opening ceremony

The Penn community gathered to celebrate the opening of Weitzman Hall, the Weitzman School of Design’s first new building in nearly 60 years.

3 min. read

Don’t let this housing crisis go to waste

In an opinion essay, Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design argue that financing, regulations, and politics should be removed as barriers to homeownership.

5+ home upgrades that can lower your home insurance premiums

Research from the Wharton School finds that homeowners' costs have increased, with insurance premiums rising an average of 33% since 2020.

Craig Roncace, Penn’s urban park manager, gardening and caring for plants in an outdoor park setting on campus.

Craig Roncace puts his green thumb to work

As Penn’s urban park manager, Craig Roncace leads a versatile team in charge of outdoor maintenance, waste management, and sustainability initiatives across campus.

3 min. read

Rendering of the interior of a new theater at Penn.

Penn receives $5M gift for new theatre

A recent gift from alumnus Ed Kane and Marty Wallace dedicates the new proscenium theatre for student performing arts.

3 min. read

Sun shades attached to building windows.

Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability

Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and construction.

3 min. read

Red and Blue ribbons run across a renovated Sheerr Pool.

Renovated Sheerr Pool makes a splash at Pottruck Center

New features, improvements, and enhancements have enriched the user experience and made the pool safer and more accessible.

3 min. read

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Green infrastructure

Chapters of Change: Thirty years of life sciences transformation at Penn

Tips for a greener, cleaner, and easier Move-Out experience

Weitzman Hall, renewed and expanded, celebrated at opening ceremony

Don’t let this housing crisis go to waste

5+ home upgrades that can lower your home insurance premiums

Craig Roncace puts his green thumb to work

Penn receives $5M gift for new theatre

Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability

Renovated Sheerr Pool makes a splash at Pottruck Center