Editing Francisville

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Francisville
| type = Neighborhood
| location = North Philadelphia / Center City border
| zip_codes = 19121, 19130
| named_for = Tench Francis, colonial attorney
| boundaries = Roughly Girard Avenue to Fairmount Avenue, Broad Street to 22nd Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Fairmount]], [[Spring Garden]], [[Brewerytown]], [[Temple University Area]]
| major_streets = Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 15th Street
| transit = Broad Street Line (Girard, Fairmount stations), trolley routes
| notable_landmarks = Eastern State Penitentiary (nearby), emerging restaurant scene
}}

'''Francisville''' is a neighborhood on the border between [[North Philadelphia]] and [[Center City]], named for Tench Francis, a colonial attorney. The neighborhood has experienced significant gentrification in recent years, with new construction, restaurants, and rising property values transforming the formerly underserved area.

== History ==

Francisville has roots dating to colonial times and developed as a residential neighborhood in the 19th century. The area declined economically in the mid-to-late 20th century but has seen rapid change since the 2000s due to its proximity to Center City and Fairmount.

== Character ==

=== Rapid Change ===
* Gentrification ongoing
* New construction condos and apartments
* Historic rowhouse renovations
* Rising property values
* Displacement concerns

=== Housing ===
* Mix of old and new
* Renovated rowhouses
* New construction buildings
* Mix of renters and owners

=== Demographics ===
* Changing rapidly
* Young professionals moving in
* Longtime residents (declining)
* Increasingly diverse economically

== Dining and Nightlife ==

Francisville has developed a dining scene:
* New restaurants opening
* Bars and coffee shops
* BYOB establishments
* Mix of cuisines

== Living in Francisville ==

* Proximity to Center City
* Rising prices (but below Fairmount)
* New construction options
* Restaurant and bar scene
* Rapid change

== Getting There ==

* '''Broad Street Line:''' Girard Station, Fairmount Station
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 48
* '''Walking:''' Close to Center City

{{FAQ
| q1 = Where is Francisville?
| a1 = Francisville is on the border between North Philadelphia and Center City, bounded roughly by Girard Avenue (north), Fairmount Avenue (south), Broad Street (east), and 22nd Street (west). It's adjacent to Fairmount and Spring Garden.
| q2 = Who was Francisville named for?
| a2 = Francisville is named for Tench Francis, a colonial attorney. The neighborhood has roots dating to colonial times but developed primarily as residential in the 19th century.
| q3 = Is Francisville gentrifying?
| a3 = Yes, Francisville has experienced significant gentrification since the 2000s due to its proximity to Center City and Fairmount. New construction, restaurant openings, and rising property values have transformed the formerly underserved area.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Fairmount]]
* [[Spring Garden]]
* [[Brewerytown]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]

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|description=Guide to Francisville, the rapidly gentrifying Philadelphia neighborhood between North Philadelphia and Center City with emerging restaurant scene.
|keywords=Francisville Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, gentrification, Philadelphia neighborhoods
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:North Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Center City]]