About Utility Works

Utility Works is operated by the LEDC (Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation), a non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of Lansdowne's beautiful borough. The Utility Works' mission is to offer artists, makers and inspiring entrepreneurs affordable space and resources they need to grow in this region and beyond.

Now with two locations

Utility Works Creative Community is located at 32 E Baltimore Ave and provides studio space to more than 25 artists and creatives. Art classes and kiln rentals also available.
Utility Works MakerSpace is located at 18 N Lansdowne Ave and provides office space to 7 entrepreneurs as well as awesome equipment like 3D printers, laser cutter and more.

Utility Works is operated by the LEDC

The mission of the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation is to support, encourage, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Borough of Lansdowne. In addition to Utility Works, the LEDC manages the Lansdowne Farmers Market, hosts the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival, and much more. Learn more about the contributions LEDC is making to the continued growth of Lansdowne.

Staff

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Deborah Brodeur

LEDC Executive Director
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Derek Ludwig

Utility Works Operations Manager and LEDC Community Arts Coordinator
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Evan Ludwig

MakerSpace Manager

Partners

Brandywine Launchbox is an Invent Penn State initiative based in Delaware County PA created to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and university / community / industry collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind. More about Penn State Brandywine Launchbox

The County of Delaware received $110,083,961 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and has allocated them in alignment with the goals of the County community. Areas of priority include improvement of public health, counteracting the negative economic impact of the pandemic, and making critical investments in water, sewer, and broadband. More about the County’s ARPA allocations and priorities.

The Foundation for Delaware County is honored to partner with 51 nonprofit organizations to improve the well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the supporters whose generosity has made this funding possible. The $1,434,853 in new grant awards will support the following projects to address critical issues and needs in Delaware County, and will be in addition to the $369,435 second-year grants provided to 11 nonprofits receiving multi-year funding. More about The Foundation for Delaware County

The Delaware County Arts Consortium (DCAC) is a collaborative of cultural groups working to advance the economic vitality of the nonprofit arts and culture community and promote the value of cultural resources to the local community. Experience the arts in Delaware County, from the nation’s first community theater, to professional musical performances, ballet companies, distinctive galleries, history museums and thousands of classes for people of all ages. More about DCAC