Olde Kensington
Blurring the lines of South Kensington
What's in a neighborhood name? As part of their reporting for Philadelphia Neighborhoods/PlanPhilly Alyssa Saylor and Sara Khan set out to explore the various names for South Kensington (Or is…
2012 Endangered Properties List: Philly Modern, breweries, Family Court, and tax credits
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia released its 10th Annual Endangered Properties List [pdf] today, which includes three city-owned buildings, our dwindling supply of historic breweries, and examples of Philly modernism. Here'…
Civic Design Review Committee holds inaugural meeting to consider senior housing
The brand-new Civic Design Review Committee of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission held its first meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss the merits of a proposed 40-unit affordable housing development for senior…
ABOUT OLDE KENSINGTON
Olde Kensington is bordered by West Berks Street and Girard Avenue, North American Street and North 5th Street. Olde Kensington is north of Northern Liberties, south of West Kensington, east of Ludlow, and west of Fishtown.
RESOURCES
Kensington South Neighborhood Advisory Council (KSNAC)
Olde Kensington Neighbors Association (OKNA)
UPCOMING EVENTS IN OLDE KENSINGTON
There are no upcoming events in this neighborhood. Feel free to contact us with your contributions.
