Plaza-Midwood neighborhood in Charlotte

The Plaza-Midwood neighborhood is located one mile northeast of downtown Charlotte. The area was planned in 1910 but didn't develop until the 1920's. The area was formed due to investments from two wealthy local families who agreed to pour money into the area. The Plaza-Midwood neighborhood consist of a diverse range of houses due to all of the phases the neighborhood went through during the great depression. Over the years, the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood endured decline but in the 1970's the area begin to pick up steam. It was in the 1970's that Charlotte residents realized that the location of Plaza-Midwood made it a desirable place to live.

The Plaza-Midwood neighborhood has a population of over 3,500 residents and the median household income of residents is $56,000 creating a comfortable middle class area. Many residents of Plaza Midwood are members of the neighborhood association. The Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association has a goal of contributing to the betterment of Plaza-Midwood as well as the surrounding communities. Programs like alley clean-up days, tree banding, and neighborhood festivals keep the community close knit and beautiful. The Plaza-Midwood neighborhood Association also has its own neighborhood watch which keeps crime in the area fairly low with the exception of a few isolated domestic incidents.

The west section of Plaza-Midwood is designated as a historical district and has distinct character. The Historic District Commission works with owners in the area to maintain and preserve the original homes and streets in the west section. Several important historic homes are located in the west section including a home known as Victoria which is an 1890's construction. A second noteworthy home is the VanLandingham Estate that was constructed in 1914.

Today, the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood has a great balance of classic and modern. The neighborhood still has a large share of 1950's style homes that give the neighborhood a touch of history, but new developments add a modern aspect to the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood in Charlotte. Residents of the area enjoy the walkability some of the area provides. Those who live in Plaza-Midwood neighborhood are able to walk to the bakery, library, grocery store, and shopping. A new construction condo in Plaza-Midwood can be purchased for about $180,000 or a house in a more elite section of the neighborhood could cost up to a million dollars. The varied homes prices in the area brings a large demographic of residents of all incomes. Developers are interested in the area and new constructions are always on the horizon in Plaza-Midwood.

The Plaza-Midwood neighborhood is full of shops and restaurants that attract residents from all over Charlotte. Popular destinations like The Penguin, Little Italy, and Retro Eyecandy Vintage give shoppers and diners a variety of options to choose from. One particular restaurant, Dish, serves customers traditional North Carolina southern food. Many of the shops, restaurants, and pubs in the neighborhood are well established and eclectic. Residents have little need to go outside of Plaza-Midwood to find what they are looking for. The area also has its own little park called Midwood Park. The park has a tennis court, soccer field, basketball court, and playground. A shelter at the park provides an area for picnics and parties.