Civic, Industry, and Labor Leaders Applaud TerraPower Isotopes’ Flagship Manufacturing Facility as a Historic Win for Innovation in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro: “Pennsylvania is competing again and winning major deals – this investment in the Bellwether District will create tens of thousands of jobs and real economic opportunity throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Companies are choosing to grow here because we’ve put a real strategy n place – the first comprehensive economic development plan in two decades – and we’re delivering results but cutting red tape, investing in key industries like life sciences, and strengthening our workforce. Pennsylvania is here to win, and we will continue to aggressively pursue projects like this that bring jobs, innovation and help the Commonwealth continue to lead the way in life sciences.”
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Dave McCormick: “This $450 million investment in the Bellwether District of Philadelphia represents Pennsylvania’s leadership in medical and advanced manufacturing. The facility will advance life-saving cancer treatments and create thousands of good jobs. I applaud TerraPower Isotopes for choosing to place its flagship East Coast facility in Pennsylvania, the nation’s leader in life sciences."
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis: “This week, Pennsylvania announced another huge win for our state with a $450 million investment to build a new manufacturing facility that will develop cancer-fighting medicine. Not only will this facility help to revitalize the Bellwether District in Southwest Philadelphia, it will create 225 new jobs and further expand our life sciences industry.”
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker: “TerraPower Isotopes’ decision to locate its flagship East Coast facility at The Bellwether District is a major win for Philadelphia. This investment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs, strengthen our advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors, and expand economic opportunity. Exciting things are coming to South Philly, and we are just getting started. This means more economic mobility for Philadelphians.”
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson: “As Council President and the Councilmember representing The Bellwether District, I’m proud to see this space continue to attract transformative investment to South and Southwest Philadelphia. TerraPower Isotopes’ groundbreaking new facility will create good-paying permanent jobs, strong opportunities for our skilled building trades, and place Philadelphia at the forefront of innovation.”
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger: “TerraPower Isotopes’ decision to establish a major manufacturing facility in Philadelphia will create hundreds of good-paying jobs while strengthening the Commonwealth’s robust life sciences ecosystem. By partnering with innovative companies and investing in strategic sites like the Bellwether District, we’re continuing to attract transformative projects that drive economic growth across Pennsylvania.”
University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO Kevin B. Mahoney: “I am proud to work side by side with leaders of our business community to showcase Greater Philadelphia’s strengths in research and medicine. Anchored by world-class clinical and research institutions, the region is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of radiopharmaceutical discovery and manufacturing.”
Nucleus RadioPharma CEO Stephen M. Hahn, M.D.: “TerraPower Isotopes’ investment in Greater Philadelphia represents an important milestone for the future of radiopharmaceuticals and advanced nuclear medicine. This region offers an unmatched combination of scientific excellence, clinical depth, and collaboration—attributes I’ve seen firsthand throughout my career in research, oncology, and medical product development. The decision to locate here underscores the momentum building across Greater Philadelphia and solidifies its role as a national leader in bringing next‑generation therapies from discovery to patients who need them most.”
Orchestra Life Sciences Co-Founder Sumit Verma: “Philadelphia continues to solidify its position as a premier hub for advanced therapies. This milestone highlights the depth of the region’s life sciences ecosystem and its expanding role in advancing innovation in nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical development. By establishing a presence here, the TPI team will benefit from a highly collaborative ecosystem that will meaningfully support the company’s growth trajectory. Philadelphia’s Bellwether District is a one-of-a-kind innovation hub which will be the destination of choice for companies involved in advanced therapies, AI and e-commerce logistics.”
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Board of Directors Chair Christopher Franklin: “TerraPower Isotopes’ decision affirms what we know to be true about Greater Philadelphia – this region is where cutting‑edge companies come to grow. We congratulate our partners at the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for their leadership in helping secure this major investment. Thanks to strong collaboration across government, business, academic, and civic partners, we continue to attract investments that create jobs, expand opportunity, and strengthen our leadership in life sciences innovation.”
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia President & CEO Chellie Cameron: “I’m thrilled to welcome TerraPower Isotopes to our region and congratulate Chamber member HRP Group on securing such an innovative new tenant at the Bellwether District. With our region’s exceptional research community, strong talent pipeline, and the Bellwether District’s strategic location, TerraPower Isotopes is well positioned for long-term success in our region. I’m proud of the Chamber’s role in connecting the company with cross-sector leaders in the industry and helping to bring this investment to Greater Philadelphia.”
North America’s Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey: “NABTU is proud to stand with TerraPower on building TPI’s Bellwether Laboratory in the great city of Philadelphia. Across the country, TerraPower has demonstrated a strong commitment to partnering with highly skilled union building trades professionals and prioritizing safety, quality, efficiency, and the creation of middle-class, family-sustaining careers. We are pleased to see that commitment take root in Pennsylvania on this innovative project, which will pave the way for medical, economic, and technological growth across America.”
Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council Business Manager Ryan Boyer: “This TerraPower project represents a strong investment in the future of our city and our region, We are honored to build TPI's Bellwether Laboratory to support the production of vital medical isotopes that health care professionals rely on to diagnose and treat cancer and other serious diseases. Our members look forward to delivering this world-class project that will significantly contribute to advancing the health and well‑being of communities here in Pennsylvania and across the country.”
Resident Action Committee II Executive Director Charles Reeves Jr.: “This is a great get for us – for the company and the community. South Philly is ready to lead and we welcome this investment and job creation in our community.
TerraPower President & CEO Chris Levesque: "TerraPower's mission is to deliver new technologies to market that can improve lives; and the work our TerraPower Isotopes team is doing shows real promise in supporting the expansion of a diverse suite of cancer treatments using nuclear medicine. This new facility will help us increase the global supply of actinium-225 and increase access for researchers and drug developers who are advancing new cancer treatments."
TerraPower Isotopes President Scott Claunch: “Today marks a major milestone for TerraPower Isotopes and for the future of precision medicine. This new facility is a testament to the demand for actinium-225 as part of the growing industry which is transforming how cancer is treated. Our team is proud to be building a large-scale manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, which will play a pivotal role in expanding global access to this rare isotope.”
HRP Group CEO Roberto Perez: "The Bellwether District was designed for companies operating at the frontier of scientific innovation and advanced manufacturing. With TerraPower Isotopes establishing its flagship East Coast facility here, Bellwether is becoming the crown jewel in our platform and a place where the world’s most innovative companies can build, scale, and define the industries of the future.”
HRP Group Chief Investment Officer Andrew Chused: “TPI’s decision to choose The Bellwether District for their flagship manufacturing facility is a generational opportunity for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to be at the forefront of an emerging cancer-curing industry that has the potential to materially alter the course of modern medicine. This investment is validation of our belief in the strength of Philadelphia’s fundamentals and positions The Bellwether District for exponential growth as a premier global innovation ecosystem.”
JLL Executive Managing Director Ron Cariola and Senior Managing Director Tyler Vandegrift: “TerraPower Isotopes conducted a comprehensive nationwide evaluation of metros and potential sites with an open approach to site selection. Philadelphia emerged as the leading choice, driven by its robust pool of specialized talent and proximity to world-class research institutions. The Bellwether District site proved ideal, and JLL is proud to have played a role in this historic site selection, which we believe will be a catalyst for regional growth and economic opportunity for years to come.”
About TerraPower Isotopes
TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) is a mission-driven organization, founded by Bill Gates and a group of likeminded visionaries to solve global challenges using nuclear science. The TPI team applies innovative expertise and proven development methods to providing a secure isotope supply chain for targeted alpha therapies development. TerraPower Isotopes is increasing global access to Actinium-225, supporting industry by developing advanced radioisotope generators that enable the efficient and automated extraction of rare isotopes with life-saving potential.
About The Bellwether District
The Bellwether District is a 1300-acre state-of-the-art industrial and innovation campus in South and Southwest Philadelphia. HRP Group is transforming the former industrial site into a global model of sustainable development and design. For more information about The Bellwether District, visit www.thebellwetherdistrict.com.
About HRP Group
HRP Group is a vertically integrated, multi-strategy real estate investment company specializing in the transformation of obsolete industrial sites into modern logistics infrastructure, mixed-use destinations, and pioneering innovation hubs. The firm takes a holistic approach to value creation that prioritizes community, environmental, and economic sustainability. For more information, visit www.hrpgroup.com.
