Bella Vista Neighbors Association

the bella vista neighbors association (bvna) improves bella vista’s quality of life and strengthens community bonds. bvna encourages civic involvement, provides a neutral and public discussion forum, preserves and augments our institutions and character, supports the delivery of government services, and promotes dialogue with elected officials. we are an independent and nonprofit organization. we are a neighborhood of approximately 7,000, roughly bounded by south street and washington avenue, 6th street and 11th street. although we are primarily a residential neighborhood, we are fortunate that a number of art galleries, coffee shops, and boutiques have set up shop here. and, two of philadelphia’s liveliest commercial strips, south street and the italian market, pass through our boundaries.