Between Penn Avenue and I35 West, bordered by American Avenue, lies the Penn-American district of Bloomington. In 2015, the Bloomington City Council rezoned all of the Pen-American district to encourage high-density development. A big part of the rezoning was to encourage the development of many apartment complexes to meet future housing needs. The city has stressed apartment buildings adjacent to, or a part of retail space for the ideal mix of the present and the future. As a result, the Penn-American District is an area that is very popular for the younger set or for those older who seek to enjoy the convenience of living locally and have all of their shopping and conveniences nearby. As we say, there are more apartment homes than single-family homes, and most of these apartment homes are quite modern, although there are also mixes of older apartments in the city. A big part of the future for Minneapolis as a whole is the planned Orange Line, which will connect Minneapolis to Burnsville, a 17-mile trip. The Penn-American Station will be a key part of the Orange Line, with stations planned on both sides of Knox avenue where it meets American Avenue. The orange line will open in October of this year, and the inclusion of the Knox Avenue and American Avenue station excites the officials of Bloomington as a great leap for the future of the Penn American district. Like the rest of Bloomington, income is high, around $72,000 per year or more, which allows Penn American residents to enjoy a quality lifestyle with few problems. And crime in the Penn American District is relatively low. This is a mixed-use, multi-diverse population that gets along well with relatively little racial discord. People smile at each other in the Penn American district, and it's not just because they are playing Minnesota Nice. With relatively few local stresses and a community that is built on easy public transportation, it's easy to smile and enjoy life. There are downsides, however, in living in the Penn American District. Children generally thrive better in a single-family home, and so there are fewer families with children. In addition, people do not build up equity when they live in an apartment. Nevertheless, the Penn American District is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Also see Edina.