Likened to New York's Soho area, Northwood Village is the CRA's only true business district and "town center." The area has become a popular destination with eclectic, one-of-a-kind businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. The Art and Wine Promenade draws hundreds of local residents and visitors looking for a diverse experience.

Two of the main streets through the Village will be undergoing streetscape improvements including expanding the sidewalk for cafe dining, landscaping, lighting fixtures and benches. The project is due to break ground in the summer of 2009.