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While Indy boasts one of the country`s most affordable housing markets, many times it`s all about location, location, location and Indianapolis is home to many thriving neighborhoods. Best of all, no matter what community you choose, Indianapolis offers convenience with easy access to a number of interstate highways.
Lockerbie Square, Indy`s oldest surviving neighborhood dating back to 1847, stands in the shadow of downtown and showcases a mix of Italianate, Federal and Queen Anne houses standing among quaint cottages. Considered one of the finest Victorian preservations in the country, Lockerbie is known for its cobblestone streets and antique-style lighting. Indianapolis has seen a record demand for downtown living, driving the surge in residential development and resulting in a renewed vitality of the downtown housing and rental markets and an influx of new residents. Many revitalized, historic neighborhoods boast loads of charm and character, including: Old Northside, Chatham Arch, Fletcher Place, Cottage Home and Fall Creek Place.
The trendy neighborhood of Broad Ripple, situated just 10 minutes north of downtown, features a concentration of cozy bungalows. The pedestrian-friendly "Village" showcases streets lined with eclectic boutiques, vintage clothing stores, art galleries, sidewalk cafes, ethnic eateries and energetic nightclubs. Running through the heart of the nieghborhood is the Monon Train, an award-winning, 15-mile urban greenway. By day, Broad Ripple is awash with shoppers, diners and those traveling the Monon. By night, the Village is bursting with nightlife, from live music and dancing to martini bars and pubs. Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, Mapleton-Fall Creek and Meridian Hills are other popular north side neighborhoods.
Five miles east of downtown is the family-friendly Irvington neighborhood, founded in 1870 as a planned suburb of Indianapolis. Influenced by the Romantic planning tradition, the community was laid out with curving streets and designed open spaces. The diverse architecture in Irvington reflects all styles, from 1830s farmhouses to 1950s ranches. From the tree-lined streets, public parks, historic homes and community spirit, Irvington is a unique neighborhood, as well as the city`s largest recognized historic distric. Other east side neighborhoods worth exploring include Woodruff Place, Martindale-Brightwood, Little Flower, Cumberland and Lawrence.
Fountain Square, on the city`s near south side, is a historic and cultural district that once served as the commercial hub of Indianapolis. In addition, Fountain Square, played an important role in Indy`s theatre heritage, once operating more theatres than any other part of the city. Today, art still permeates the neighborhood and is home to many working artists and their galleries and studios. Distinctive architecture is showcased throughout the residential areas and the landmarks peppered throughout. Fountain Squareis an ethnically and socially diverse community often referred to as funky, artsy and retro. Other south side communities include: Homecroft, Southport, Beech Grove, Garfield Park and Golden Hill.
Indy is synonymous with auto racing and the city`s west side neighborhoods have grown up around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O`Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Speedway and Clermont, both included towns surrounded by Indianapolis, are most notable. Economic and business development in these communities has been spurred by the throngs of visitors that descends on these towns during racing events. The neighborhoods of Eagledale and Wynnedale also share in the benefits of the area`s racing roots, as many residential yards double as pay parking lots during the Indy 500 and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. -Indianapolis Visitor Guide
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