フィラデルフィアのソサエティーヒルを自転車で乗るA slum as recently as the 1950s, Philadelphia's Society Hill is now one of the most expensive and beautiful areas of the city.
Thanks in part to Edmund Bacon (father of actor Kevin), who was the head city planner of at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission for many years, the area was revitalized.
To draw wealthy residents to the area two apartment towers, designed by IM Pei, were built.
Today, many many blocks of brick colonial homes frame Independence Mall. The neighborhood is redolent of history and beautifully preserved - and a vibrant place to work and live.
It is also a good place to cycle.
Just south is South Street, a short hop north takes you to Northern Liberties, and the main business area of Center City is no more than 10 minutes away on a bike.
And there is no way that SEPTA can beat that.
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