QVNA, it's board of directors, committees, and residents continually strive to improve our neighborhood. In order to effectively meet this goal, it is important to share reports, publications, and other information that we generate.

Current reports and publications:

Queen Village: An Oral History Documented
QVNA invited Marty Labb, a lifetime resident of the 900 block of South Second Street (between Christian and Carpenter Streets, to share with residents the stories of our neighborhood over the past 50 years. Marty served in the navy during the Korean War, attended Temple University on the GI Bill, and became a public school teacher in Philadelphia School District.  Marty is also a published poet.  Read some of his fascinating stories of our neighborhood.

Download the stories he shared (9 pages with photos, 1.5MB)

Queen Village Landmark at Risk: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Few people in Queen Village could tell you where the Emmanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church is, but almost everyone know the church for its beautiful spire at Fourth and Carpenter Streets, the tallest 19th century structure in the neighborhood.

Download the report (4 pages, 573 Kb)

Queen Village's Guide to Historic Homes
Ever wonder how many Queen Village homes are certified as “historic?” A couple hundred? Maybe even 500? Actually, about 950 Queen Village buildings are on the Register of Historic Places of the Philadelphia Historic Commission—one of the largest concentrations of 18th- and 19th-century historically significant homes in the nation. The top five streets are Front (92 buildings), Queen (88), Fitzwater (68), Second (62), and Catharine (49). Now you can access the Queen Village Guide to Historic Homes right here on our Web site.

Download the Guide (PDF, 4.12 MB)

Trinity Episcopal Church: A History
Before there was Mario Lanza Park, there was the Trinity Episcopal Church. Consecrated in 1822, the church was razed almost 90 years ago and little trace remains. Queen Village resident Edwin Rivera shares his research into the history of the church and its place in our neighborhood. His article contains historic photos, floor plans, and more.

Download the article (2 pages, 1.4MB).

Queen Village Transit Guide (November 2006):
The QVNA Transportation Committee has prepared a useful guide to help residents understand their public transportation options in and near Queen Village. The guide includes an overview of nearby bus, subway, and train lines. The guide also includes information on fares, using bikes on transit, and tips for taking transit to New York City.

View the Queen Village Transit Guide online.

Philly Car Share - One Year Impact Report (March 2006):
This report, prepared by PhillyCarShare, evaluates the impact of the on-street Philly Car Share spots in Queen Village. The report suggests that the initiative has significantly reduced car ownership and improved on-street parking availability as compared using a commercial off-street facility.

Philly Car Share: One-Year Car-Ownership Impacts of Using On-Street Space (pdf, 268kb)

Queen Village Parking Survey Report:
The Parking sub-committee of the Queen Village Transportation Committee has recently completed an in-depth survey of residents regarding a variety of parking and transportation issues. The interim report can be reviewed below.

Interim Parking Survey Report (pdf, 86kb)
Parking Survey - Community Comments (pdf, 96kb)
 

Queen Village Community Input Report:
A full report based on an extensive survey of Queen Village. The report describes the strengths and most critical issues facing the neighborhood as well as comments from residents.

Full Report  (pdf, 638kb)
Appendix A: Community Survey, Survey Form and Methods   (pdf, 64kb)
Appendix B: Outline of Community Matters    (pdf, 18kb)
Appendix C: Community Issues    (pdf, 18kb)
Appendix D: Community Comments and Feedback   (pdf, 334kb)