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{{Infobox Neighborhood | name = Far Northeast | type = Regional Overview | location = Northeast Philadelphia | zip_codes = 19114, 19115, 19116, 19152, 19154 | boundaries = Roughly Roosevelt Boulevard to Bucks County line, Delaware River to Montgomery County | adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Bustleton]], [[Somerton]], [[Torresdale]], [[Bucks County]] | major_streets = Roosevelt Boulevard, Bustleton Avenue, Academy Road | transit = SEPTA Regional Rail (limited), bus routes | notable_landmarks = Philadelphia Mills, near Bucks County }} '''Far Northeast''' refers to the outer section of [[Northeast Philadelphia]], the most suburban part of the city. Developed primarily after World War II, the Far Northeast has a distinctly suburban character with single-family homes, shopping centers, and car-dependent transportation. == Geography == The Far Northeast is distinguished from the [[Near Northeast]]: * Farthest from Center City * Post-WWII development (1950s-1990s) * Suburban density * Limited transit * Newer housing stock == Neighborhoods == The Far Northeast includes: * [[Somerton]] * [[Bustleton]] * [[Torresdale]] * [[Fox Chase]] * [[Morrell Park]] * Byberry * Academy Gardens == Character == === Housing === * Single-family homes predominant * Split-levels, ranches, colonials * Townhouse developments * Larger lots * Cul-de-sacs and planned streets === Demographics === * Middle-class families * More homogeneous than Near Northeast * Growing immigrant communities * Commuters == Transportation == * Car-dependent * Limited Regional Rail * Bus service (less frequent) * Long commute to Center City * Near PA Turnpike and I-95 == Philadelphia Mills == '''Philadelphia Mills''' (formerly Franklin Mills) is a major regional shopping destination: * Large outlet mall * Entertainment venues * Regional draw == Living in the Far Northeast == * Suburban lifestyle * Newer homes * Shopping nearby * Car necessary * Near Bucks County == See Also == * [[Near Northeast]] * [[Northeast Philadelphia]] * [[Somerton]] {{#seo: |title=Far Northeast Philadelphia - Suburban Regional Guide |description=Guide to the Far Northeast section of Northeast Philadelphia, the city's most suburban area with post-WWII development. |keywords=Far Northeast Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, suburban Philadelphia, Philadelphia Mills |type=Article }} [[Category:Neighborhoods]] [[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]
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