Shenandoah West, Roanoke, Virginia
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Shenandoah West is a Roanoke, Virginia neighborhood located in west Roanoke south of U.S. 460 (Melrose Avenue). It borders the neighborhoods of South Washington Heights, Wilmont and Cherry Hill on the west, Loudon-Melrose on the east, Villa Heights on the north and Hurt Park on the south opposite the Norfolk Southern rail yard.[1]
[edit] History
The Shenandoah West neighborhood had developed since the mid-20th century and is dominated by industrial uses at its southern fringe with the remainder of residential and commercial development typical of that of contemporary suburban.[2] The area is also the location of the Lansdowne and Melrose Towers public housing projects.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Explore Roanoke Neighborhood Map: Shenandoah West. City of Roanoke Department of Neighborhoods. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- ^ Loudon-Melrose/Shenandoah West Neighborhood Plan: The Neighborhoods. City of Roanoke Planning Division. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- ^ Loudon-Melrose/Shenandoah West Neighborhood Plan: Residential Development. City of Roanoke Planning Division. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
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