The Haymarket in Lincoln recently made the “Great Places in America: Neighborhoods” list by the American Planning Association.  As the target area for 2 Pillars Church, it is encouraging to see the Haymarket recognized among some other amazing neighborhoods across this country.

What makes a great neighborhood?  According to the APA, characteristics of a Great Neighborhood include:

1. Has a variety of functional attributes that contribute to a resident’s day-to-day living (i.e. residential, commercial, or mixed-uses).
2. Accommodates multi-modal transportation (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers).
3. Has design and architectural features that are visually interesting.
4. Encourages human contact and social activities.
5. Promotes community involvement and maintains a secure environment.
6. Promotes sustainability and responds to climatic demands.
7. Has a memorable character.

Here is the short description the APA wrote of the Haymarket:

Haymarket owes its vitality as much to the variety of uses that permeate this former warehouse district as to the careful restoration of individual buildings. Haymarket draws on its railroading and wholesaling heritage to attract visitors from throughout the community and across the state. Haymarket also is home to several hundred residents, with housing ranging from luxury lofts to subsidized rental units. Residents and visitors appreciate the area’s numerous amenities including public art and a weekly farmers market.

Click here to read more about the Haymarket.  Be sure to click on “Characteristics, Features, and Map” to get the full description.