LOWER NORTHWEST

Wissahickon Gateway Improvements

Recommendation LNW 12: Enhance service at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and Regional Rail Station.

Ridge Avenue Historic District

Recommendation LNW 37: Prepare nominations on the Philadelphia Historic Register for buildings, structures, or groups of buildings that contribute to the history of Ridge Avenue.

Manayunk Canal

Recommendation LNW 30: Dredge and reintroduce flow to the Manayunk Canal to allow for waterborne recreational activity and improve aquatic wildlife habitat.

Shawmont Station Restoration

Recommendation LNW 39: Encourage the reuse of Shawmont Station for commercial or another appropriate use.

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Wissahickon Gateway Improvements

Recommendation LNW 12: Enhance service at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and Regional Rail Station.

Ridge Avenue Historic District

Recommendation LNW 37: Prepare nominations on the Philadelphia Historic Register for buildings, structures, or groups of buildings that contribute to the history of Ridge Avenue.

Manayunk Canal

Recommendation LNW 30: Dredge and reintroduce flow to the Manayunk Canal to allow for waterborne recreational activity and improve aquatic wildlife habitat.

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Lower Northwest District Plan

Executive Summary

Technical Memos

First Public Meeting Summary

Second Public Meeting Summary

Draft Plan Comments

The Lower Northwest District Plan was adopted by PCPC on December 9, 2014.

Lower North District Planner:

Aaron Holly | (215) 683-4633

Aaron.Holly@phila.gov

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District at a Glance:

Well-known for trendy shopping and dining in Manayunk and East Falls, the Lower Northwest also boasts stable, desirable residential areas.

Top planning issues include:

The Schuylkill River Trail needs to be completed in the Wissahickon, Manayunk, Upper Roxborough, and Shawmont Valley neighborhoods.
Protection of environmental and cultural assets is an issue in Shawmont Valley and Upper Roxborough.
Continuing the successful stewardship of the Wissahickon park and watershed is an ongoing need.
The Ridge Avenue commercial corridor is centrally located with good transit access.
Existing efforts to manage and improve “The Ridge” are effective but need to be supported and carried forward into the future.
In East Falls, residents and major institutions are working toward mutually beneficial town/gown relations.