Charlotte’s Inner City Communities – Historic Dilworth, Stronger than Ever
In years past, there was serious doubt if several of our inner city communities could be ‘saved’ from the aging that comes with most historic communities throughout the country. Residents used to move to these communities as young adults, then lived and died there, having done very little to improve the community–being satisfied with the ‘status quo.’
Times have changed since 1891 when our coveted Dilworth community was first developed! Being Charlotte’s very first streetcar neighborhood, Dilworth was THE place to reside–to be in the suburbs and away from the center city frenzy. Imagine that!
The 1960’s brought doom and gloom to this once vital community and near the end of the decade, the Dilworth Community Development Association was formed to combat the status quo. Residents rallied to revive the neighborhood and have been drawing new residents in who have a passion for maintaining the vital, walkable inner city community that Dilworth has become.
The community is filled with variety–from small ranch homes to unique bungalows to corner lot mansions. The one common thread in Dilworth is the undying dedication and enthusiasm of its residents to keep this wonderfully popular community alive and unique. Historic preservation is also prevalent in the Dilworth community and the residents will all tell you what a wonderful ‘community’ Dilworth is to live.
With wonderful residents, lovely homes, superb schools, sidewalks leading to fabulous restaurants and unique shops and the close proximity to Charlotte’s Center City, Dilworth truly has it all. There is no more ‘status quo’ in this inner city community; in fact, Dilworth residents are constantly at work to keep their small sector of the city as inviting and welcoming as one could possibly desire!
If you’re searching for inner city neighborhoods, we are your neighborhood specialists! We know Dilworth like the backs of our hands and would love to show you this or any of the inner city communities. We think these are some of the best neighborhoods in which to reside here in Charlotte!
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My brother in law just moved to the area and is renting. I will have to tell him about this area. Thanks for posting
Debe, does the street car still run? Little things like that are so much fun. Great local blog. I hope you're off to a great 2012!
Julie: I'm sure if he's living here, he will soon realize that Dilworth is one of THE hotspots in the city and will love it there! We'll have to connect if you're ever in Charlotte!
Mike: Yes, it does and is a favorite attraction for the children. 2012 has started off with a bang and I'm hoping for a stellar 2012--I hope you are as well!
That photo reminds me of my recent trip to San Francisco. Nice feature on the Dilworth area.
Thanks, Melissa! One of these days, I'm going to make it to San Fran! I can't believe it's been on my bucket list for all of these years and not yet checked off! I guess I'll have to live vicariously through No. 85, huh?!!
Debe Arthur and I jusr stopped by to wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012
Love is definitely in the air here with Debe on point....
Debe - Amazing history about this historic community, Dilworth definitely sounds like it has it all!
More and more people seem to be returning to inner city communities. Simply put what is old is new again!
Debe
The Dilworth neighborhood sounds like a great in town location in Charlotte North Carolina.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
My wife and I had thought about moving to Charlotte but that's no longer an option. We visited there back on the 4th of July. Very nice city though. Long the weather there!!!
Hi Debe, very nice localism post. It looks so inviting, thanks to you.
I love to see gone by areas come back and people want to live in them!
Debe -- Very nice informational post on Dilworth. Those relocating to the area will surely appreciate learning about a community they are thinking of calling home due to your valuable post.
Debe - preserving and maintaining historic areas can be a real challenge at times ..... it's great to see an area that is succeeding ..... ps love the old streetcar
Dilworth sounds like a great place to call home. It is good to know that citizens are preseving its history and uniqueness.
What a great blog post about the community of Dilworth. It sounds like a nice place to live.
Hi Everyone--thanks so much for your comments! Dilworth is one of those areas in the city that you just love spending time! Walking the boulevard, visiting the quaint little boutique shops and stopping in at Dilworth Coffee is my idea of a simply spendid afternoon! And, I'm in love with the craftsman style homes there--just so incredibly inviting! When you visit Charlotte, you must visit Dilworth--for old time's sake!
Debe - It's great that Dilworth has managed to maintain and grow without falling out of favor.
Debe, there is nothing like the grace and beauty of the old intown neighborhoods. Glad Dilworth has turned the corner. Our grand old lady, Springfield, is still struggling but hanging in there.
Sharon
I love the histrocic neighborhoods as long as the crime is reasonably low. Nothing like the awesome old architecture and the established trees in my opinion.
The photo selection sets a good tone for understanding the post. Your buttons at the very bottom are really well done. This is THE place to be to earn about your turf.
You make a good case for Dilworth to be the place to be. . great job Debe
Dillworth sounds like a great place to live Debe! Your pride shines through:)
Congrats on the feature! Great local community post. It sounds like the area is rapidly improving. It is wonderful when historic neighborhoods are improved and maintained. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks again, everyone, for your comments on Charlotte's popular neighborhood of Dilworth. It's definitely one of my favorite communities in which to show and sell--unique, walkable, warm and friendly--AND in a great location near Charlotte Uptown!