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In a city where the crossroads of the world meet and big business thrives, can the roots of small-town life still run deep? They can, and do, in South Irving. Here, friends are neighbors and neighbors are friends. The pace of life is a little more relaxed. And people take pride in Irving's past -- as well as its future.
Redevelopment and restoration are reshaping Irving's historic downtown. The Irving Heritage District, with its parks, plazas, vintage shops, historic homes -- and even a stop on the Trinity Railway Express -- is a great place to spend an afternoon exploring. Enjoy a juicy burger at Big State Drug Store's soda fountain. Talk politics with the regulars at Joe's Coffee Shop. You may discover a place where everybody really does know your name -- or is eager to learn it.
Irving has been honored as a Texas Main Street by the Texas Historical Commission. The Irving Downtown Association and the Irving Heritage Society www.irvingheritage.com play active roles in the area's revitalization and preservation.
Some of the area's most charming neighborhoods are found in South Irving. Towering trees, oversized yards, beautiful parks and houses that range from the historic to the contemporary -- all make for a great place to call home.
Irving's commitment to growth in South Irving is strong: The City offers premium incentives to businesses starting up or relocating south of Northgate Drive.
In the Heritage District, the City is spearheading the creation of an inviting new development that could feature shops, restaurants, offices, homes and parks -- with the Trinity Railway Express station at its heart. Currently under study, this transit-oriented development would draw businesses and residents to a vibrant city core with a unique Irving signature.
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A vital downtown.
Beautiful neighborhoods.