Warehouse District
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term Warehouse District has been used for several urban neighborhoods across the United States that were formerly gritty industrial areas but have since experienced gentrification. The warehouses contained within the neighborhoods have often been converted to trendy nightclubs or high-priced apartments and condominiums.
[edit] List of neighborhoods officially or unofficially known as the Warehouse District.
The following areas are known as the Warehouse District in their respective cities:
- The North Loop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is more commonly referred to as the "Warehouse District" in that city.
- Lowertown in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which is more commonly referred to as the "Warehouse District" in that city.
- The northern section of Downtown Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; the area around the intersection of King Street and Victoria.
[edit] Other areas with similar characteristics.
The following areas aren't actually known (officially or unofficially) as the Warehouse District but display similar characteristics to the neighborhoods listed above:
- Meatpacking District in New York City
- Washington Avenue Loft District in St. Louis, Missouri
- Areas of Williamsburg and Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York
- Strip District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- West End in Dallas, Texas
[edit] See also
 |
This article relating to urban studies and planning is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (January 2008) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
