Neighborhoods

Calhoun-Isles

ECCO (East Calhoun)

Bordered by Lake Street on the north and 36th Street on the south. Calhoun Parkway is the western extent of East Calhoun, which runs to Hennepin Avenue to the east. Lake Calhoun, one of Minneapolis’ most popular attractions, is at the neighborhood’s western border. A wide variety of amenities are located in and around East Calhoun including shops, restaurants, night clubs, movie theaters, coffee shops and grocery stores. Read more →

East Isles

The neighborhood’s name reflects the small isles in the lake. Lake of the Isles with Lake Calhoun is one of the most popular recreational destinations in Minneapolis. The Midtown Greenway, a converted railroad line featuring bike and walking paths, runs through the southern part of the neighborhood and connects it with Hiawatha Avenue on the east and the city limits on the west. Read more →

CARAG

A distinctive and exciting city neighborhood located just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes- including Lake Calhoun which is within walking distance. Read more →

Lowry Hill East (The Wedge)

Home to some of Minneapolis’ defining areas—the funky shops, arts centers, theaters and restaurants of Lyn-Lake (centered around the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenues); the retail, dining, nightlife and renowned Art Fair of Uptown (the intersection of Lake and Hennepin is Uptown’s center); and at its northern edge the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Read more →

Powderhorn

Whittier

An active, urban residential neighborhood known as the “International Neighborhood.” With more than 15,000 residents representing 30 countries and more than 25 languages, diversity becomes community in Whittier. Read more →

Lyndale

Best known for its active and engaged community. As a diverse community of 8,000, Lyndale’s mix of businesses, homes, condos, and apartments provide great housing opportunities no matter where you are in life. Read more →

Central

Nestled quite literally in the center of south Minneapolis, Central is a richly diverse, conveniently located, city neighborhood. Read more →

Powderhorn Park

A thriving and diverse neighborhood in South Minneapolis. Known for its namesake park and annual Art Fair and May Day Festival, Powderhorn residents are famously creative and active in their community. Read more →

Corcoran

A diverse and active neighborhood in the heart of South Minneapolis. Predominantly residential, the neighborhood has great connections to downtown via the Hiawatha LRT and Hiawatha Avenue as well as to other parts of South Minneapolis via Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway. Read more →

Phillips

Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services, the Green Institute/Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center, along with small neighborhood businesses. The Midtown Exchange project—which redeveloped the vacant Sears building at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street into a mixed-used development of offices, hotel, retail, a global market, and housing is one of the neighborhood’s great assets. Read more →

Longfellow

Close to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul’s western neighborhoods, home to 3 Hiawatha line LRT stops, and part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, Longfellow is a popular and convenient place to live, shop, and raise a family. Longfellow has wonderful neighborhood parks, as well as recreational opportunities along the Mississippi River, the Midtown Greenway and Minnehaha Park. Read more →