Philadelphia’s newest official corridor is a promising enterprise for the city that continuously boasts its prominence in the tech industry. Located between Market and Girard, North 3rd Street in Northern  Liberties was formally redubbed “N3rd Street” (pronounced ‘Nerd’ Street) during this year’s Philly Tech Week; it’s the third of its kind to be adopted with custom street signs by the Philadelphia City Council, along with Chinatown and the Gayborhood.

The site’s manifesto – which is subject to change through use of smart collaborative host Hackpad – explains, “On N3rd Street, innovation respects our tradition and history, while our tradition and history do not fear innovation.” Gentrified by the cobblestoned, gallery-packed backdrop of Old City, this central hub of retail and business encompasses far more than tech venues, attracting foodies, art-enthusiasts and community members of all types.

So what are some of the many outlets you can expect to find along N3rd Street corridor?

Business: HyLo Boutiques, IndyHall, Workspace Inc., SEER Interactive, Fishtank PHL, Remember My Resume, Devnuts, Jarv.us, i-Site, Weblinc, Wildbit, DmgCntrl

Food: Wedge + Fig, Cafe Ole, OLC, Johnny Utah’s, McFadden’s, Higher Grounds, Abbaye, Il Cantuccio, Drink Philly

Art: The Center for Art in Wood, Silicon Gallery Fine Art Prints, Scarlett Alley, The Actor’s Center, Wexler Gallery,  A Touch of Jazz, Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus

Shopping: Art in the Age, Sazz Vintage Clothing, Sugarcube, Lost & Found, Third Street Habitat LLC, More Than Old

Etc.: Old City District, Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association, The Piazza at Schmidt’s, BONeJOUR, Pierre’s Costumes, Bella Angel, Joe Hand Boxing Gym

Community Activities: First Friday, N3rd Street Farmer’s Market, BaconBizConf, Second Saturday Synesthesia, The Junto Retreat, N3rd Street Gamers

Do you think Philadelphia is gearing to become the next Silicon Valley? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!