Live on Lancaster Ave.
We see Lancaster Ave as an asset and the literal & spiritual link between this new apartment development and the existing community.
A historic corridor and part of the New Freedom District
Small business and entrepreneurship on every block
A culture of civic engagement
Creativity and community collide
Nova Commons is part of the New Freedom District, with expansive murals along Lancaster and side streets that celebrate and highlight African American culture.
Connected to Everything
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The SEPTA trolley line runs directly down Lancaster, connecting it to University City and surrounding neighborhoods.
Buses routes stop just down the block with regular intervals and routes to get you exactly where you want to go.
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University City is a stone’s throw from Nova Commons. The best of Philadelphia’s Universities, employers, dining, and retail all await just blocks away. Walk to school, work, or happy hour. uCity Square adds many new experiences and developments each year.
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From Nova Commons, 15 minutes is all it takes to reach the middle of Center City. Via SEPTA bus, trolley, or rail, the commute is a breeze.
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Living in Haverford North offers residents an urban/suburban mix feel and most residents enjoy retail and shops just outside their front door. Along Lancaster Ave experience easy access to bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
The History of Lancaster Ave.
The first long-distance paved road in the United States. Lancaster Ave. stretches 62 miles, linking Philadelphia to Lancaster, PA. This road represents the pioneering spirit of connectivity and commerce, opening dating back to 1795.
History runs deep along this route, and the story of connectivity is core to this development.
“The road's construction marked the beginning of organized road improvement after the long period of economic confusion following the American Revolution.”
