Editing Newbold

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Newbold
| type = Neighborhood
| location = South Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19145, 19146
| boundaries = Roughly Washington Avenue to Tasker Street, Broad Street to 18th Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Point Breeze]], [[Graduate Hospital]], [[Passyunk Square]]
| major_streets = Broad Street, 15th Street, Tasker Street
| transit = Broad Street Line (Tasker-Morris), SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Emerging restaurant scene, renovated rowhouses
}}

'''Newbold''' is a neighborhood in [[South Philadelphia]] experiencing gentrification and development. The neighborhood name was adopted in the 2010s as the area transformed, differentiating it from adjacent Point Breeze and attracting new investment and residents.

== History ==

The Newbold name refers to a historic designation but was largely unused until the 2010s, when real estate interests and new residents began using it to describe the gentrifying area. The rebranding reflects broader changes in the neighborhood.

== Character ==

=== Gentrification ===
* Rapid change since 2010s
* Rowhouse renovations
* New construction
* Rising property values
* Changing demographics

=== Housing ===
* Traditional rowhouses
* Renovated homes
* New construction townhomes
* Mix of rental and ownership
* Higher prices than historical average

=== Food and Drink ===
* New restaurants opening
* BYOB establishments
* Coffee shops
* Bar scene developing

== Living in Newbold ==

* Near Broad Street Line
* Changing neighborhood
* New restaurants and businesses
* Rising prices
* Still more affordable than Graduate Hospital

== Getting There ==

* '''Broad Street Line:''' Tasker-Morris Station
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 17
* '''Near:''' Passyunk Avenue dining

{{FAQ
| q1 = Where did the name Newbold come from?
| a1 = Newbold refers to a historic designation but was largely unused until the 2010s, when real estate interests and new residents began using it to differentiate the gentrifying area from adjacent Point Breeze. The rebranding reflects broader neighborhood changes.
| q2 = Is Newbold gentrifying?
| a2 = Yes, Newbold has experienced rapid gentrification since the 2010s with rowhouse renovations, new construction, and rising property values. It's part of the broader transformation of South Philadelphia's western neighborhoods.
| q3 = How is Newbold different from Point Breeze?
| a3 = Newbold and Point Breeze were historically considered the same area. The Newbold name emerged as the eastern portion gentrified more rapidly. Newbold tends to have higher property values and more completed renovations, though both neighborhoods are in transition.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Point Breeze]]
* [[Graduate Hospital]]
* [[Passyunk Square]]
* [[South Philadelphia]]

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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:South Philadelphia]]