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<p>Automated upload via Philadelphia.Wiki content pipeline</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Neighborhood<br /> | name = Norris Square<br /> | type = Neighborhood<br /> | location = North Philadelphia / Kensington<br /> | zip_codes = 19122<br /> | named_for = Norris Square park<br /> | boundaries = Roughly Susquehanna Avenue to Berks Street, Front Street to 5th Street<br /> | adjacent_neighborhoods = [[West Kensington]], [[Kensington]], [[Temple University Area]]<br /> | major_streets = 2nd Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Front Street<br /> | transit = Market-Frankford Line (Berks Station nearby), SEPTA buses<br /> | notable_landmarks = Norris Square Park, Norris Square Neighborhood Project<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Norris Square&#039;&#039;&#039; is a neighborhood in [[North Philadelphia]] / Kensington centered on Norris Square Park. The neighborhood has a significant Puerto Rican community and is known for the Norris Square Neighborhood Project, a community organization focused on urban agriculture and neighborhood improvement.<br /> <br /> == Norris Square Park ==<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Norris Square&#039;&#039;&#039; is the neighborhood&#039;s central park:<br /> * Historic public square<br /> * Community gathering space<br /> * Community gardens nearby<br /> * Playground<br /> * Event space<br /> <br /> == Norris Square Neighborhood Project ==<br /> <br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Norris Square Neighborhood Project&#039;&#039;&#039; is a notable community organization:<br /> * Community gardens and urban farming<br /> * Youth programs<br /> * Environmental education<br /> * Neighborhood beautification<br /> * Cultural programming<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> Norris Square was laid out as a public square in the 19th century. The surrounding neighborhood developed as part of industrial Kensington. Puerto Rican migration transformed the area&#039;s demographics in the mid-20th century.<br /> <br /> == Character ==<br /> <br /> === Housing ===<br /> * Rowhouses<br /> * Mix of conditions<br /> * Some renovation occurring<br /> * Affordable prices<br /> <br /> === Community ===<br /> * Puerto Rican community<br /> * Active neighborhood organizations<br /> * Community gardens<br /> * Youth programs<br /> <br /> === Challenges ===<br /> * Poverty<br /> * Proximity to opioid crisis areas<br /> * Property vacancies<br /> <br /> == Living in Norris Square ==<br /> <br /> * Affordable housing<br /> * Strong community organizations<br /> * Latino community and culture<br /> * Near Temple University<br /> <br /> == Getting There ==<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Market-Frankford Line:&#039;&#039;&#039; Berks Station<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;SEPTA buses:&#039;&#039;&#039; 3, 47<br /> * Near Temple University campus<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> <br /> * [[West Kensington]]<br /> * [[Kensington]]<br /> * [[Temple University Area]]<br /> <br /> {{#seo:<br /> |title=Norris Square Philadelphia - Community Garden Neighborhood<br /> |description=Guide to Norris Square, North Philadelphia neighborhood known for the Norris Square Neighborhood Project&#039;s community gardens and urban agriculture.<br /> |keywords=Norris Square Philadelphia, Norris Square Neighborhood Project, community gardens, North Philadelphia<br /> |type=Place<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neighborhoods]]<br /> [[Category:North Philadelphia]]</div>

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