Healthy, vibrant and livable neighborhoods are transit and pedestrian-friendly, linking residents with jobs and education. Residents exhibit pride in their homes and local businesses. There are parks and good schools for families. In short, a healthy neighborhood is a place where it makes economic and emotional sense for people to invest their time, money and energy.

Philadelphia has its share of healthy neighborhoods. But, it also has neighborhoods on the brink of decline due to disinvestment or just plain neglect.

NeighborhoodsNow is changing this direction. We work to ensure that all of Philadelphia's neighborhoods remain healthy and economically competitive by offering leadership, and market-driven strategies through partnerships with public and private stakeholders. Read more About Us.


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Roundtable Examines Urban Middle-Income Neighborhoods' Value and Why They Are Vital to City's Economic Stability and Success


Dwight Evans, State Representative 203rd Legislative District and Marian Tasco, Councilwoman, Ninth District, City of Philadelphia. Photo: Mark Garvin
The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department and NeighborhoodsNow co-hosted a Roundtable (Feb 5-6) that brought together some of the nation's leading experts in neighborhood revitalization. Speakers and panels discussed the importance of Philadelphia's "vital neighborhoods," including best practices in other cities and in Philadelphia, possible tactics, strategies, and challenges.

"These middle market neighborhoods are key to Philadelphia's vitality," stated State Representative Dwight Evans in a panel discussion. "They are the backbone of our city and steps must be taken to ensure we maintain a strong middle-income population in Philadelphia."

NeighborhoodsNow would like to thank all of its Roundtable presenters and participants and the Vital Neighborhoods Advisory Committee. View the meeting agenda. [18K PDF]

More information and the presentations given at this event.

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