About QLCPC
Our History & Purpose
The Quince & Lombard Community Parking Corporation was established in 1980 through an agreement with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority as part of the revitalisation of the Washington Square West neighbourhood.
The lot was created to provide secure, off-street parking for residents of the surrounding blocks — an amenity that remains as valuable today as it was when the corporation was founded.
Ownership of a parking spot is structured as a shareholding in the nonprofit corporation. Members pay annual dues voted on by the board each October. The corporation is self-governing: a four-person board of volunteers — President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer — is elected annually from the membership.
The Quince & Lombard parking lot, circa 1980s. Photo courtesy of the QLCPC archive.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1980, through a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority agreement.
- Structure
- Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation. Members are shareholders in the corporation.
- Membership
- 36 member shareholders, each holding one parking spot.
- Governance
- Four elected volunteer board members: President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. Board rotates annually.
- Location
- 1123 Lombard Street (at Quince Street), Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Questions about QLCPC?
Contact the board with any questions.