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Broad, Germantown & Erie

Recommendaton NOR 2: Re-establish Broad Street and Erie and Germantown Avenues as an accessible “downtown” of the North District.

Broad, Germantown & Erie Task Force

The Broad Germantown Erie Task Force brings the community and City together to improve this intersection. The goal is make it an accessible downtown of North Philadelphia.

Kensington and Allegheny (K&A)

Recommendation NOR 1: Target public resources to leverage private investment in viable commercial corridors...such as Kensington and Allegheny.

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Expansion of Esperanza Health Center

Recommendation NOR 13: Facilitate the growth of health and education providers who have current plans to expand their facilities within the North District.

Image Source: Esperanza Health Center

Broad, Germantown & Erie

Recommendaton NOR 2: Re-establish Broad Street and Erie and Germantown Avenues as an accessible “downtown” of the North District.

Broad, Germantown & Erie Task Force

The Broad Germantown Erie Task Force brings the community and City together to improve this intersection. The goal is make it an accessible downtown of North Philadelphia.

Kensington and Allegheny (K&A)

Recommendation NOR 1: Target public resources to leverage private investment in viable commercial corridors...such as Kensington and Allegheny.

Image Source: Interface Studio

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North District Plan - English

Plan para el Distrito Norte - Español

Executive Summary - English

Resumen Ejecutivo - Español

Technical Memos

First Public Meeting Summary

Second Public Meeting Summary

Draft Plan Comments

The North District Plan was adopted by PCPC on January 16, 2018.

North District Planner:

Nathan Grace | (215) 683-4648

Nathan.Grace@phila.gov

Download the 2023 Implementation Update

District at a Glance:

This district is situated to the north of Lehigh Ave. and west of Kensington Ave. Planning for large industrial areas is a key issue. The Hunting Park East industrial area is expected to remain industrial in character, while the Hunting Park West industrial area has a plan calling for a mix of new uses on land vacated by the Budd and Tasty Baking companies.

Top planning issues include:

Expanding and enhancing open space near Tacony Creek
Reuse of abandoned railways, and maintenance of traditional neighborhood commercial corridors at 22nd & Lehigh, Broad & Erie, and 5th & Lehigh
Rail stations at Broad & Glenwood and 22nd & Allegheny create opportunities for higher density, mixed-use development
It is important to support the work of community development organizations while also addressing the needs of under-represented neighborhoods.