Founded by Philly immigrants in 2098 (on the 15th anniversary of Blendini City’s existence), this neighborhood is a cultural enclave at its best. It honors the past and Philadelphia, but the neighborhood has become a unique place in its own right. Over time it’s become more mixed, and there’s a wide spectrum of businesses that honor Philly but also add a local Blendini City flavor.

The spirit of both Philly and Blendini City is alive in this neighborhood. In this drawing, it was my goal to interpret each landmark with 80% accuracy to the original structures, and then 20% new local interpretation.

All of Philly crammed into one neighborhood!

In this drawing, you have Blendini’s interpretations of Carpenter’s Hall, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, the Second National Bank, and The Bourse (called Thee Bourse in this neighborhood). It is the “Ye Olde” section of the neighborhood, if you will. In other parts of the neighborhood (not pictured), you’ll find homages to the Italian Market, South Street, Rittenhouse, West Philly, and Germantown.

The origins of Little Philly in Blendini City…

This neighborhood was created by Philly immigrants who moved to Blendini City and missed their home. As the Mayor, Mason Carter was sympathetic to this. He also thought that a Philly-inspired cultural enclave would help the city’s economy, especially with tourism. So Little Philly was the result of a land grant given to anyone who moved from Philly to Blendini City to start a new life.

This neighborhood feels like everything that is great about Philly all rolled into one. I can walk between a place that feels like Old City and another that feels like the Italian Market in minutes. But at the same time, it feels different from home. I love living in an alleyway in my little trinity house. I’m connected with my neighbors, and we all talk about home but also dream of the possibilities of where we currently are.

Felix Olivieri, Little Philly resident and block captain