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			{{FAQ
			\| q1 = Where is Temple University?
			\| a1 = Temple University's main campus is in North Philadelphia along North Broad Street, roughly between Susquehanna Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. Multiple Broad Street Line stations serve the campus (Temple University, Cecil B. Moore, Susquehanna-Dauphin).
			\| q2 = How big is Temple University?
			\| a2 = Temple has approximately 40,000 students and is one of Philadelphia's largest employers. The public research university offers law, medical, and business schools among its programs.
			\| q3 = Is the Temple area safe?
			\| a3 = Temple Police patrol the campus and surrounding area. Safety varies block by block - the core campus is well-patrolled while some surrounding blocks have more concerns. Temple offers security escorts and emergency services for students.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	\|description=Guide to the Temple University area in North Philadelphia. Campus, student life, housing, and the surrounding neighborhood.		\|description=Guide to the Temple University area in North Philadelphia. Campus, student life, housing, and the surrounding neighborhood.
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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Temple University Area
| type = Neighborhood
| location = North Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19122
| boundaries = Roughly Susquehanna to Lehigh, Broad Street to 9th Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Francisville]], [[Yorktown]], [[Hartranft]]
| major_streets = North Broad Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Montgomery Avenue
| transit = Broad Street Line (Cecil B. Moore, Susquehanna-Dauphin, Temple University stations)
| notable_landmarks = Temple University campus, Liacouras Center
}}

'''Temple University Area''' refers to the neighborhood surrounding Temple University's main campus in [[North Philadelphia]]. The university's presence dominates the area, with campus buildings, student housing, and university-oriented businesses creating a distinct character. Temple is one of Philadelphia's largest employers and educational institutions.

== Temple University ==

'''Temple University''' is a public research university:
* Founded: 1884
* Enrollment: ~40,000 students
* Campus: Main campus plus multiple locations
* Notable: Law school, medical school, business school

== Character ==

=== Campus Core ===
* University buildings
* Student housing (university and private)
* Academic facilities
* Liacouras Center (sports/events)

=== Surrounding Area ===
* Student-oriented businesses
* Mix of university and residential
* Ongoing development
* Safety concerns in some areas

== Campus-Community Relations ==

Temple's expansion has created tension:
* University purchasing residential properties
* Gentrification concerns
* Safety and policing
* Community engagement efforts

== Living in the Area ==

=== Housing ===
* Student apartments (dominant)
* Some family housing
* University-owned properties
* Off-campus student rentals

=== Safety ===
Temple Police patrol the campus and surrounding area, but safety concerns persist.

== Getting There ==

=== Broad Street Line ===
Multiple stations serve the Temple area:
* '''Temple University Station'''
* '''Cecil B. Moore Station'''
* '''Susquehanna-Dauphin Station'''

=== Regional Rail ===
* Temple University Station (some lines)

== See Also ==

* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[North Broad Street]]
* [[Francisville]]

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|title=Temple University Area Philadelphia - Campus Neighborhood Guide
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|type=Place
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:North Philadelphia]]
[[Category:University Districts]]