NORTHERN LIBERTIES - is part of lower North Philadelphia, located north of Center City (specifically, Old City) and is bordered by Girard Avenue to the north, Callowhill Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, and North 6th Street to the west (from Callowhill Street to Laurel Street; from Laurel Street to Girard Avenue the eastern boundary is North Front Street).

In recent years, Northern Liberties has become a center for artists and musicians. Large improvement and revitalization projects have also been undertaken, causing a large jump in property values. The neighborhood has been targeted for revitalization because it is very close to Center City. Yet, it contains many vacant lots and abandoned historic properties. The housing stock is primarily made up of rowhouses.

Northern Liberties contains 2 public parks, both are owned by non-profit groups, run by the neighbors. One, Orianna Hill Park, is an off-leash dog run; the other, Liberty Lands, is a two-acre park and playground.

Northern Liberties is served by SEPTA’s Market-Frankford EL, with stops at Spring Garden and Girard. The station at Spring Garden is unique for being in the median of interstate 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.

Hig-rise, Mid-rise Buildings in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: 101 Sky Condominiums, 511 Condominium Residences and Waterfront Square