Northern Liberties has become a center for local artists and musicians. Large
improvement and revitalization projects have also been undertaken recently
causing a large jump in property values. The neighborhood has been targeted
for revitalization because it is very close to Center City. A growth in the
number and styles of Northern Liberties condos. From "green" new
contemporary condos, to a few new high rise additions, Northern Liberties
has really seen a resurgence in ownership amongst the condo set. Northern
Liberties contains two privately owned but public parks, both established
and owned by non-profits run by the neighbors. One, Orianna Hill Park, is an
off-leash dog run; the other, Liberty Lands, is a 2-acre (8,100 m2) park and
playground.Northern Liberties is served by the Market-Frankford El. The
station at Spring Garden is unique for being in the median of I-95. The
elevated line's tracks then break away from the expressway's right-of-way to
tower over Front Street through the neighborhood as it heads north away from
Center City.
Northern Liberties is located north of Old City Philly and is bordered by Girard Avenue to the north; Callowhill Street to the south; North 6th Street to the west; and the Delaware River to the east (from Callowhill Street to Laurel Street; from Laurel Street to Girard Avenue the eastern boundary is North Front Street). All condos in Northern Liberties fall within the 19123 zip code.
Northern Liberties is located north of Old City Philly and is bordered by Girard Avenue to the north; Callowhill Street to the south; North 6th Street to the west; and the Delaware River to the east (from Callowhill Street to Laurel Street; from Laurel Street to Girard Avenue the eastern boundary is North Front Street). All condos in Northern Liberties fall within the 19123 zip code.
