IMPACT

UAC’s EDP has more than 35 years of experience in economic opportunity planning; from project monitoring and data mining to analysis and reporting. Since 1983, Economic Development Projects (EDP) has managed $9.1 billion in projects, ensuring economic inclusivity in development projects in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This experience has helped project owners produce more than $2.8 billion in contract awards to minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled-owned businesses; and has led to more than $794 million in wages paid to minority and female employees as a result of economic opportunity plans.

UAC’s economic opportunity services are provided by its business-services consulting unit, Economic Development Projects (EDP). EDP is associated with award–winning plans and projects, and its team is sought to provide expertise about economic opportunity, affirmative action, business development, and professional advancement. In addition to its achievements working with owners on development projects, the following accomplishments are related to its role as the premier organization for economic opportunity services:

  • Included in “The List” of top Economic Development Groups in Philadelphia region by Philadelphia Business Journal (2020)

  • State Senator Sharif Street and Temple University (2018)- Served as Moderator for “Diverse & Minority Business Forum”

  • The Turner School of Construction Management (2014)- Facilitated workshop entitled, “Estimating, Bids and Procurement”

  • WTS International Conference (2013)- Panelist for Professional Development Track: “Inclusion in American Corporations”

  • Centers for Disease Control- Video on Fresh Food Access; Recognition for Best Practices in Creative Partnerships (2012)

  • Central Delaware River Waterfront Master Plan- Lead consultant for the “Wealthbuilding Strategy”

      • AIA New York State Award of Excellence (2013)
      • AIA Honor Award for Urban and Regional Design (2012)

  • American Contract Compliance Association Conference (2012)- Presenter of the following workshops:

      • “Understanding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), Local Hire Programs & Community Benefits Agreements”
      • “Evaluating Workforce Utilization”
      • “The Phillies: A Story in Capacity Building”
  • Schools = $4,842,099,685
  • Office Space = $1,492,702,941
  • Convention Centers & Sports Arenas = $1,082,957,070
  • Medical & Science = $867,052,682
  • Cultural Venues & Museums = $577,076,087
  • Commercial & Retail = $321,590,517
  • Places of Worship = $243,680,374
  • Hotels = $134,808,814
  • Housing = $77,355,140
  • Parking Garages = $37,229,592
  • Transportation = $21,256,782
  • Parks and Outdoor Venues = $12,755,676
  • Infrastructure = $6,951,141