Our Mission
As a volunteer-led organization serving all residents and business owners of Northern Liberties, the NLNA maintains Liberty Lands & our community center, connects neighbors to information and resources, and advocates on their behalf. Together we seek to cultivate connection, belonging, and a sustainable quality of life in our neighborhood.
History
The NLNA is a civic association and 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Founded in 1978, the NLNA has been in operation for more than 30 years. The NLNA represents approximately 6,000 men, women and children, and more than 100 businesses, who call the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia home.
As a civic association, we represent the interests of our members. A member is anyone 18 or older who lives here, or who owns or runs a business here. We are governed by state and federal laws that apply to nonprofits. Read our Bylaws.
Neighborhood Map
The western border of the Northern Liberties is N. 6th St. starting at Callowhill St. and ending at Girard Ave. The Northern border starts at 6th st. and Girard Ave. and extends down Girard Ave. to Front St. where the border turns south down Front St. to Laurel St. and then east the length of Laurel St. to the Delaware River. The eastern border runs down the Delaware River from Laurel st. to Callowhill St. The southern border starts at the Delaware River and follows Callowhill St. to 6th St.