Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI) is an independent non-profit organization created in 1993 to coordinate and oversee the growth and development of the Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia. Over the past 13 years, AAI has played a vital role in the creation of several key performing arts venues, including the Wilma Theater, the Kimmel Center, the Philadelphia Clef Club and Freedom Theatre, and has been a catalyst for the physical improvement of the district’s streetscape. AAI works closely with district businesses, arts, and entertainment entities to promote the district as a center for tourism and commercial activities.For over a century, Broad Street has been the central artery of Philadelphia. As the city’s longest and widest street, it has served as the home to City government, major financial institutions, and the region’s most important performing arts venues. Broad Street was also a prestigious address for cultural institutions and prominent residents. After a long period of decline that began with the Depression, Broad Street has started “coming back”, first in Center City and more recently in North and South Philadelphia. AAI’s purpose is to continue promoting the redevelopment of the corridor as Philadelphia’s and the entire Delaware Valley's Main Street.. }
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- Avenue_of_the_Arts,_Inc. abstract "The Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI) is an independent non-profit organization created in 1993 to coordinate and oversee the growth and development of the Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia. Over the past 13 years, AAI has played a vital role in the creation of several key performing arts venues, including the Wilma Theater, the Kimmel Center, the Philadelphia Clef Club and Freedom Theatre, and has been a catalyst for the physical improvement of the district’s streetscape. AAI works closely with district businesses, arts, and entertainment entities to promote the district as a center for tourism and commercial activities.For over a century, Broad Street has been the central artery of Philadelphia. As the city’s longest and widest street, it has served as the home to City government, major financial institutions, and the region’s most important performing arts venues. Broad Street was also a prestigious address for cultural institutions and prominent residents. After a long period of decline that began with the Depression, Broad Street has started “coming back”, first in Center City and more recently in North and South Philadelphia. AAI’s purpose is to continue promoting the redevelopment of the corridor as Philadelphia’s and the entire Delaware Valley's Main Street.".