Detroit Neighborhoods
Here's a list of some of the neighborhoods in Detroit Proper:
- Adams Street: Known for its large number of commercial buildings and accessibility to the heart of the city.
- Art Centre: This area is home to the Detroit Institute of Arts and the College for Creative Studies.
- Atkinson Avenue: This historic district contains many well-preserved early 20th century homes.
- Bagley: A historic district that was once a working-class neighborhood.
- Boston-Edison: A large historic district that is home to many early 20th century mansions, including the Henry Ford House.
- Boynton-Oakwood Heights: Known for its strong community involvement.
- Bricktown: Located between the Renaissance Center and Greektown, Bricktown is home to many restaurants and entertainment venues.
- Brightmoor: Originally developed as a planned community, Brightmoor has struggled with urban decay but is also home to community gardens and art installations.
- Brush Park: A historic district undergoing redevelopment, it is known for its Victorian-style homes.
- Brush Street: Well-known for Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, and Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.
- Cass Corridor: Known for its cultural, musical, and artistic scenes, and home to the Detroit Masonic Temple, the world's largest Masonic Temple.
- Cass Park: This neighborhood surrounds the historic Cass Park, and is close to the Detroit Masonic Temple and Little Caesars Arena.
- Chaldean Town: Known for its Chaldean community, this area features many Middle Eastern restaurants and businesses.
- Chandler Park: Home to the large Chandler Park, it offers many recreational amenities.
- Chene Street: Known for the historic Chene Park (now Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre) located along the Detroit riverfront.
- Conner Creek Industrial: An industrial area that has seen significant development.
- Corktown: Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, known for its Irish heritage and historic architecture.
- Cultural Center: Home to many of Detroit's museums and cultural institutions, including the Detroit Public Library and the Detroit Historical Museum.
- Delray: Currently undergoing a transformation due to the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
- Detroit Financial District: A business district in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, near the headquarters of several major corporations.
- Detroit Golf: A neighborhood built around the Detroit Golf Club.
- Downtown Detroit: The central business district of Detroit, filled with skyscrapers and historic buildings.
- East English Village: Known for its well-kept brick homes, it was named one of the ten best neighborhoods in the United States by the American Planning Association in 2007.
- East Ferry Avenue: This historic district contains many fine examples of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture.
- Eastern Market: Known for its public market—the largest historic public market district in the United States.
- Eliza Howell: A neighborhood with a park that offers many recreational amenities.
- Fisher Body 21: An industrial area that was once home to an automobile coachbuilder.
- Fitzgerald: Home to the University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College.
- Foxtown: Home to the Detroit Opera House and the Fillmore Detroit, Foxtown is a hub of cultural and entertainment activities.
- Grand Circus Park: Known for its park of the same name, which splits Woodward Avenue into two branches.
- Gratiot Woods: A neighborhood that has seen significant development in recent years.
- Greektown: Known for its casino, Greek restaurants, and nightlife.
- Greektown Historic District: Known for its casino, Greek cuisine, and nightlife.
- Harper Avenue: This major thoroughfare is home to many businesses and residential neighborhoods.
- Harmony Village: Named for its diverse population and community involvement.
- Herman Gardens: Once the site of public housing, it has been redeveloped into mixed-income housing.
- Highland Park: An independent city within Detroit, known for its significant contribution to the American automotive industry.
- Hubbell-Lyndon: A neighborhood on the west side of Detroit.
- I-94 Industrial: An area dominated by industrial complexes.
- Indian Village: Known for its historic homes built in the early 20th century.
- Islandview: Named for its location near Belle Isle, it is home to historic residential architecture.
- Jefferson East: A community located along East Jefferson Avenue, known for its waterfront parks.
- Joseph Berry Sub: A neighborhood known for the Berry Subdivision which has homes built in the early 20th century.
- Kettering: Named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors, Charles F. Kettering, this area is known for the Kettering High School.
- Lafayette Park: Known for its modernist architecture, it is part of the Mies van der Rohe Residential District.
- Lasalle College Park: A neighborhood that contains a large number of well-preserved houses.
- Mack: A neighborhood on the east side of Detroit.
- Michigan-Martin: A neighborhood that is part of the larger area known as Corktown.
- Midtown Detroit: A mixed-use area known for its cultural, educational, and medical institutions.
- Milwaukee Junction: Known for its industrial buildings, it is currently experiencing a resurgence.
- Minock Park: A neighborhood on the west side of Detroit.
- Mohican Regent: Located on the far east side of Detroit.
- Morningside: A neighborhood known for its single-family houses.
- Near East Side: A neighborhood undergoing significant revitalization, with a number of renovated historic homes.
- New Amsterdam: A small neighborhood known for its early 20th century industrial buildings, many of which have been converted into lofts.
- New Center: Known for its historic architecture, including the Fisher Building and the Detroit Public Library's Main Branch.
- North Corktown: The northern part of the oldest neighborhood in Detroit, North Corktown is known for its residential character.
- North End: A neighborhood that is home to several historic buildings.
- Nortown: Located on the far northeast side of Detroit.
- Old Redford: Known for its historic Redford Theatre.
- Osborn: A neighborhood that is home to several schools and parks.
- Palmer Park: Known for its historic apartment district and the large Palmer Park.
- Palmer Woods: Known for its affluent, spacious residences.
- Paradise Valley: A historic African American entertainment district, it was the home of significant blues and jazz music in the early 20th century.
- Park Avenue: Known for the historic Park Avenue House, which has been converted into luxury condominiums.
- Petosky-Otsego: A neighborhood on the west side of Detroit.
- Pilgrim Village: A neighborhood that is part of the larger area known as Martin Park.
- Pingree Park: A historic district known for its early 20th century homes.
- Piquette Avenue Industrial Historic District: Known for the Piquette Avenue Ford Plant, where the first Model T was produced.
- Poletown East: Known for the large Detroit Assembly Plant.
- Rivertown: A waterfront neighborhood that is experiencing significant development.
- Rosedale Park: Known for its historic homes and the large Rosedale Park.
- Russell Woods: Known for its bungalows and Tudor Revival homes.
- Sherwood Forest: An affluent neighborhood known for its historic homes.
- Southwest Detroit: A culturally diverse area known for its vibrant Mexican and Latin American communities.
- Springwells: A diverse neighborhood that is home to a large number of immigrants.
- State Fair Grounds: Known for the Michigan State Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Michigan State Fair.
- Sugar Hill Historic District: Known for its Art Deco and Tudor Revival architecture.
- The Villages: This collection of neighborhoods is known for its residential character and its community organizations.
- University District: Named for its location near the University of Detroit Mercy, it is known for its historic homes.
- Virginia Park: This historic district contains many large, single family homes, most of which were built in the early 20th century.
- Warren-Prentis Historic District: This area contains many well-preserved residential, commercial, and civic buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century.
- Warrendale: One of Detroit's largest neighborhoods, it is known for its single-family homes.
- West Canfield: This historic district is known for its Victorian homes and the well-preserved brick streets.
- West Village: Known for its historic homes and commercial buildings.
- Westwood Park: A neighborhood on the west side of Detroit.
- Willis-Selden Historic District: Known for its mix of Victorian, Italianate, and Tudor homes, Willis-Selden was one of the first residential districts in the city.
- Willis-Selden: Known for its mix of Victorian, Italianate, and Tudor homes, Willis-Selden was one of the first residential districts in the city.
- Woodbridge: A historic neighborhood known for its Victorian-era houses.
- Woodward Avenue: Known as Detroit's Main Street, it is home to several of the city's major institutions and tourist attractions.
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