Urban Anchors in the 21st Century:

[i]A Commitment to Place, Growth and Community[/i] October 8-9, 2007 University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Anchor institutions, including universities, medical complexes, arts and culture institutions, stadiums, public utilities and some large corporations, are critical to the economic health and civic pride to their home cities and regions due to their resources, especially high levels of employment and purchasing power. Their significant location-based real estate investments and/or clientele anchor them in place, making their departure unlikely or difficult. As a class and singly, they play central roles in their communities. An incipient body of knowledge is emerging to document these roles but there are significant gaps in information about anchor institutions among public and private sector leaders. For more information including a complete agenda and on-line registration, visit www.upenn.edu/penniur/anchors