According to the City of South Bend, the Northeast Neighborhood is bounded by Angela Boulevard to the north, LaSalle Avenue to the south, and Twyckenham Drive to the east.

The western boundary follows Michigan Street south from Angela to the St. Joseph River, then shifts to Niles Avenue and then to Hill Street.

There are smaller communities within the Northeast Neighborhood, like Harter Heights and The Triangle (at Eddy Street Commons).

Here is an interactive map of the neighborhood.

The city’s Planning and Community Resources team develops plans for an improved urban environment that is attractive, healthy, equitable, and sustainable for current and future generations. Here you will find plans for neighborhoods across the city, including the 2022 Northeast Neighborhood plan.

Both organizations support the Northeast Neighborhood, but they differ in origin and focus:

• NENC (Est. 1968): A grassroots resident group providing community advocacy, local representation, and direct social services like a food pantry.

• NNRO (Est. 2000): A coalition of residents, the city, Notre Dame, and local hospitals focused on physical revitalization through affordable housing, land acquisition, and home repair programs.

Yes. There is a Northeast Neighborhood Zoning Overlay, NNZO, governed by South Bend Zoning Ordinance (search NNZO). The NNZO imposes specific design, dimensional, parking, and land-use standards on properties between downtown and the University of Notre Dame to manage mixed-use transitions, density, and neighborhood compatibility. The NNZO does not affect the entire neighborhood. The NNZO is restricted to designated sub-districts and properties that trigger special design and form-based requirements. Please read the zoning ordinance for specifics.

We're excited you're considering making the Northeast Neighborhood your home! The first step is to check out our available homes to determine which opportunities may be the best fit for you.

NNRO develops affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the neighborhood, including newly constructed homes, now offered through our Community Land Trust (CLT). On behalf of the NNRO, South Bend Heritage staff can explain the homebuying process, discuss current and upcoming home availability, and connect you with the correct resources such as homebuyer education, mortgage lenders, and down payment assistance programs, if available.

A Community Land Trust (CLT) ensures long-term affordable homeownership by separating the cost of the land from the home, protecting affordability for future generations. The NNRO made history by establishing the first CLT in Indiana in 2024. Through this model, the NNRO is creating lasting stability and wealth-building opportunities for families in our community. To learn more about this, or to determine if you’re a candidate for a CLT home, please visit the Affordable Housing Page.

The first step is to explore our Affordable Housing Programs to find the program that best fits your needs. Whether you're interested in purchasing your first home, buying a Community Land Trust home, or applying for owner-occupied home repair assistance, each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process.

Visit our Affordable Housing Programs page to learn more about:

• Community Land Trust (CLT) Homes

• First-Time Homebuyer Program

• Owner-Occupied Home Repair Program

Once you've identified the program that's right for you, you'll find information on eligibility, required documents, and how to apply. If you're unsure which program is the best fit, our team is happy to help guide you through the process. Contact us to discuss your options or ask any questions you may have before applying.

You can volunteer at the NENC Food Pantry, assist with RCLC’s after-school tutoring, serve through local and regional churches, or attend monthly neighborhood meetings at the Historic Firehouse No. 7 to learn how giving your time makes a difference for others.

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No, the University of Notre Dame is not associated with any of these or other similarly named real estate or property management companies.