Editing Eastwick

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Eastwick
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Southwest Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19153
| named_for = Geographic location (eastern section of the Neck)
| boundaries = Roughly I-95 to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Cobbs Creek to Delaware County
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Elmwood]], [[Philadelphia International Airport]]
| major_streets = Island Avenue, Lindbergh Boulevard, Bartram Avenue
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail (Eastwick Station), Airport Line
| notable_landmarks = John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, near Philadelphia International Airport
}}

'''Eastwick''' is a neighborhood in [[Southwest Philadelphia]] near [[Philadelphia International Airport]]. The neighborhood is notable for its proximity to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and its complex history of urban renewal, displacement, and ongoing flood challenges.

== History ==

=== Urban Renewal ===
Eastwick has a controversial history:
* 1950s-60s: Largest urban renewal project in the U.S. at the time
* Displaced thousands of residents (many African-American)
* Razed existing homes for planned development
* New construction never fully materialized as promised

=== Flood Issues ===
The neighborhood continues to face flooding problems:
* Low-lying area near streams and wetlands
* Repeated flooding events
* Ongoing discussions about buyouts and relocation
* Environmental justice concerns

== John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge ==

Adjacent to Eastwick:
* 1,000+ acre urban wildlife refuge
* Freshwater tidal marsh
* Bird watching
* Nature trails
* Environmental education
* One of the only urban wildlife refuges in the U.S.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Mix of housing types
* Some public housing
* Single-family homes
* Flood-prone areas

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* African-American community
* Environmental challenges
* Airport employment nearby

== Living in Eastwick ==

* Affordable housing
* Near airport
* Wildlife refuge access
* Flood risk in some areas
* Environmental concerns

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA Regional Rail:''' Eastwick Station (Airport Line)
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 37
* '''I-95:''' Nearby access
* Close to Philadelphia International Airport

== See Also ==

* [[Southwest Philadelphia]]
* [[Philadelphia International Airport]]
* [[Elmwood]]

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|title=Eastwick Philadelphia - Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood
|description=Guide to Eastwick, Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood near John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Philadelphia International Airport.
|keywords=Eastwick Philadelphia, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Southwest Philadelphia, urban renewal
|type=Article
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Southwest Philadelphia]]