Welcome to Penn Connects — A Vision for the Future.

While the entire site is a repository of information on the plan, this section is organized to provide viewers a snapshot of the latest information about how the plan is progressing.

Check back regularly for new postings on updates and progress on the planning, design, and building of Penn’s campus.

Latest Updates:

Penn Park
Penn Park is a 24-acre site on the eastern edge of the campus, offering beautiful views of the Center City skyline located along the Schuylkill River between Walnut and South Street. The Park will expand Penn’s athletic and recreation facilities within a broader public open space. The primary facilities will include: multi-purpose artificial fields (one enclosed by a seasonal air structure,) outdoor tennis courts, and associated program elements consisting of restrooms, spectator seating and parking.

Weave Bridge
The recently opened Weave Bridge makes a real design statement while providing a permanent way for bike and pedestrian traffic to cross over the train tracks to gain access to the eastern end of campus and the future site of Penn Park.

Music Building
Restoration of the existing music department historic structure has begun, while a new addition is being built to house faculty offices, classrooms, and practice room.

Weiss Pavilion
Construction is underway to infill the long arcade on the northern side of Franklin Field with a new Weight Training and Fitness Center.

Environmental sustainability is a major theme of the Penn Connects plan and at the top of President Amy Gutmann's list of priorities. To learn more about Penn’s plans for a sustainable future, go to the Green Campus Partnership website: www.upenn.edu/sustainability/