| the Garden District, Irish Channel and the Lower Garden District |
| the Lower Garden District Named the hippest neighborhood in America by Utne Reader, the Lower Garden District is home to many art galleries, antique stores, speciality stores and great restaurants. The Lower Garden District has become a haven for the artistic & hip with its beautiful architecture and cheaper housing costs that comparable areas. The area surrounding Coliseum Square, a pleasant urban park in the center of the Lower Garden District, has seen massive growth in housing value. Housing prices: $250,000-$500,000 Average rents 1 bedroom: $550-$650 2 bedrooms: $800-950 3 bedrooms: $900-$1,100 For more information on The Lower Garden District: Info. from RelocateNewOrleans Lower Garden District History Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Travelape information on the Lower Garden District Lower Garden District Architecture How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE (6th District) |
| the Irish Channel Historically this part of the city was known for its large Irish and German immigrant families who lived within its boundaries and was the workingclass' answer to the Garden District. Today, the Irish Channel is home to many singles, couples, and families of every background, race, and nationality. Commercial development of the Irish Channel is primarily along the river-side of Magazine Street, and some industrial development remains along the Tchoupitoulas corridor. The area closer to Magazine has been greatly revitalized and is home to many artistic, funky and "hip" singles and couples (both straight and gay), and enjoys an active neighborhood association. House prices: $180,000-$300,000 Rentals: 1 bedroom: $500-$550 2 bedrooms: $700-$800 3 bedrooms: $900-$1,100 For more information: Info. from RelocateNewOrleans Yatcom's Virtual Irish Channel Greater New Orleans Community Data Center New Orleans' Magazine "Walking Through The Irish Channel" article Religion and Ethnicity in the Irish Channel Frommer's Irish Channel Guide Parasols Restauran & Bar St. Alphonsus Art & Cultural Center How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE (6th District) |
| the Garden District The Garden District is the area bounded by Jackson Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue, and is considered one of New Orleans', and even America's, most beautiful neighborhoods. The Garden District is full of modest cottages, elegant townhouses, and spectacular antebellum mansions, as well as antique stores, upscale boutiques, restaurants, lush gardens, art galleries, and the best-preserved collection of historic mansions in the entire country. In the Garden District, there is a good mix of residential and commercial properties where families, small businesses, retirees, and young professionals call home. Housing prices: $500,000 to $800,000 (average) Rentals: 1 bedroom: $600-700 2 bedrooms: $900-1,000 3 bedrooms: $1,100-$1,300 For more information: Info. from RelocateNewOrleans Information on Garden District architecture Greater New Orleans Community Data Center Travelape information on the Garden District Garden District walking tour from Frommer's How is crime in this area? CLICK HERE (6th district) |
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