by Rachel Hazzard
February 10, 2026
The Navy Yard is more than just a place to live or work—it’s a community built with the future of Philadelphia in mind. Located along the Delaware River and just minutes from Center City, the Navy Yard brings together innovation, opportunity, and everyday quality of life in a vibrant waterfront setting. Whether you’re looking for a new home or a fresh place to grow your business, here’s why the Navy Yard is the place to be.
A Waterfront Community Designed for How We Live & Work
The Navy Yard combines the freedom of open space with the convenience of city living. With five parks, six miles of waterfront, and nine miles of streets and sidewalks, there’s plenty of room to relax, exercise, or enjoy a sunny afternoon. Historic buildings sit alongside thoughtfully designed new construction, creating a neighborhood that feels both vibrant and grounded.
The Navy Yard is also a community built for convenience. With walkable streets, three Indego bike share stations, and bus routes connecting the campus to Center City and the NRG Station on the Broad Street Subway Line, everything you need is within easy reach. From restaurants and coffee spots to fitness studios and flexible spaces for meetings or collaboration, the Navy Yard offers a great mix of work, leisure, and everyday life.
As we welcome residents to the Navy Yard for the first time since the base closed in 1996, the campus is evolving into a live-work-play neighborhood. Whether you’re relocating your business, moving to Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood, or just looking for a place to be inspired, the Navy Yard combines the energy of the city with the ease and openness of a thoughtfully designed waterfront campus.
A Hub for Business, Innovation, & Opportunity
The Navy Yard is one of Philadelphia’s most forward-thinking employment hubs, designed to help businesses of all sizes grow, collaborate, and succeed. From small startups to international organizations, the campus is home to over 150 companies across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology, and creative industries, all thriving in a community built for innovation.
The Navy Yard is so much more than buildings, it’s a community that helps companies grow. Businesses benefit from:
- Flexible office, lab, and industrial spaces that can scale as your business grows
- A collaborative, innovation-focused community that encourages partnerships and idea-sharing
- Access to a diverse, skilled workforce ready to help businesses reach their next level, plus The Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard, which creates training programs that connect Philadelphia residents to permanent employment with Navy Yard employers
- Proximity to Philadelphia’s top universities, hospitals, and research institutions, connecting companies to talent, resources, and knowledge
Beyond the practical advantages, the Navy Yard offers a unique sense of place. It’s a community where networking happens naturally and where every business has the chance to be part of a larger story of growth and transformation.
A Community for All: Living at the Navy Yard
For the first time since the U.S. Navy closed its operations, the Navy Yard is welcoming residents back to the campus. With AVE Constitution and AVE Normandy, we’re transforming the campus into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood where people can truly put down roots.
These new residences offer thoughtfully designed studio – 3 bedroom apartments. With high-end finishes, expansive windows, and open layouts , these apartments are perfect for individuals, families, and Navy Yard employees, as there are flexible fully furnished apartments. Life at the AVE goes beyond beautiful apartments. Residents enjoy access to fitness facilities, social lounges, and outdoor spaces built for gathering and relaxing.
As the Navy Yard continues to grow into a full live-work-play community, these new residential options set the tone for what’s next. It’s a rare opportunity to be among the first residents to call this iconic Philadelphia waterfront campus home—and to help shape the future of one of the city’s most exciting new neighborhoods.
Easy Access, Seamlessly Connected
The Navy Yard is perfectly positioned for both work and play. Just off I‑95 and only minutes from Center City, it gives you easy access to Philadelphia’s business, dining, and cultural hubs. Getting around campus is simple with a network of shuttle routes, bike-friendly streets, and pedestrian paths to make commuting across the campus a breeze, while nearby public transit and planned improvements will make it even easier to connect with the rest of the city.
Whether you’re heading to a meeting downtown, grabbing lunch along the river, or meeting friends for an after-work happy hour, the Navy Yard keeps you connected to all that Philadelphia has to offer.
A Place to Put Down Roots
Whether you’re launching a company, expanding your operations, or looking for a vibrant waterfront neighborhood to call home, the Navy Yard offers something unique: space to grow, a community to belong to, and a vision for what Philadelphia can be next.
The Navy Yard isn’t just a destination—it’s a new way to live and work in the city.
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Be part of the Navy Yard’s next chapter—whether you’re moving your business, your home, or both.