T he University City area is home to many cultural institutions, a wealth of cultural events, and a large number of award-winning restaurants, many of them ethnic restaurants. Programs for clean and safe streets, marketing initiatives, friendly ambassadors who guide you through the area, and many developments in retail and entertainment are making University City a destination choice for living and having fun. Get to know your neighbors, become involved. Find out about the community associations in your immediate area. Find out about the many resources available in the community.
University City is a great place to live.
T o see a map of University City, click here . The Art Museum area listings are also included in this category. Prices for apartments in Center City have been on the rise for the last five years, with dramatic increases in the last two years. Center City is a popular choice for graduate students, and several thousand of them choose to live there, especially in the area west of Broad Street. While many of the students who choose to live in Center City cite the existence of shops, cafes, movie theaters, and fitness facilities as the main attraction, others have indicated that they find Center City extremely overpriced for the value it offers.