Dilworth is one of Charlotte's oldest neighborhoods and has seen a major revitalization in the past 20 years. It was one of the Souths first subdivisions, and at the time it was begun (the end of the 1800's to early 1900) it was one of Charlotte's street car "suburbs". A lot has changed since then, and this suburban neighborhood is now in the shadow of downtown's skyscrapers! The neighborhood consists of many types of architecture including classic bungalows, four-squares, quads and duplexes, as well as new condominium and townhouse projects scattered throughout.

This is truly an urban environment with commercial corridors along its edges (South Boulevard, Kenilworth and Scott Avenues) and though its center (East Boulevard). These streets have restaurants, shops, galleries, and great cafes. Also located in Dilworth are two of Charlottes great urban parks, Latta and Freedom Park.

Dilworth is also adjacent to the now growing Southend area of South Boulevard.

• Read Scott Lindsley's articles in Uptown Magazine online about the Urban Oasis and the Southend.