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Dana and David Dornsife (center) together with Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (far left), Lucy Kerman, Drexel vice provost for University and Community Partnerships (third from right), Drexel President John Fry and the family of Philp Lindy.

91制片厂 celebrated the grand opening of the Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships on Thursday, June 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the dedication of the Lindy House and tours of the site for the community.

The Dornsife Center, established two years ago with the help of a $10 million gift by philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife, is located on a 1.3-acre site at 35th and Spring Garden streets. The University partnered with BLTA Architects to renovate the site鈥檚 three existing buildings that had been vacant for years and were formerly used to house an elementary school and two administrative buildings.

The Dornsife Center, established two years ago with the help of a $10 million gift by philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife, is located on a 1.3-acre site at 35th and Spring Garden streets. The University partnered with BLTA Architects to renovate the site鈥檚 three existing buildings that had been vacant for years and were formerly used to house an elementary school and two administrative buildings.

鈥淲e鈥檝e worked with neighbors to create something that鈥檚 more than a Drexel facility, and more than a community center,鈥� said John A. Fry, Drexel鈥檚 president. 鈥淭his shared vision was made possible by two of the nation鈥檚 great philanthropists, the Dornsifes, and I鈥檓 gratified that they believe in Drexel鈥檚 ability to help neighborhoods transform.鈥�

As a tribute to Philadelphia philanthropist and real-estate titan Philip B. Lindy, the driving force behind Drexel鈥檚 , who secured the Spring Garden Street property for the University and was an active participant in the renovation, the 1850鈥檚 mansion on the site will be named in his honor. The Lindy House will be the heart of the Dornsife Center where Drexel and the community will learn and plan together.

As the venue for Drexel's research, practice and scholarship, the Dornsife Center will offer space for community outreach activities developed and delivered by the University鈥檚 participating colleges and schools, such as a free law clinic, health and wellness center, community education programs, arts collaborations, architectural design-build studios and engineering demonstrations.

As the venue for Drexel's research, practice and scholarship, the Dornsife Center will offer space for community outreach activities developed and delivered by the University鈥檚 participating colleges and schools, such as a free law clinic, health and wellness center, community education programs, arts collaborations, architectural design-build studios and engineering demonstrations.

The Dornsife Center was designed to support the needs of the surrounding community. Existing structures were renovated, allowing the Center to serve a greater purpose, becoming a place for the Mantua, Powelton Village and Drexel communities to interact and share with each other. The Dornsife gift was used for the development of the site. Post-renovation the three buildings on the site provide a range of flexible spaces appropriate for individual counseling, small group meetings and workshops, large gatherings and hands-on innovation.

Dana Dornsife received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in business from Drexel. She is the founder of the and serves as its president and CEO.

David Dornsife, a University of Southern California trustee and alumnus, is chairman of the the largest steel fabricator and contractor on the West Coast. Herrick鈥檚 projects include high rises, specialty projects, hospitals, airports and hotels.