The Mercado District is a new traditional neighborhood development located west of downtown Tucson, Arizona, and close to the cultural and museum center. The community consists of tree-lined streets, plazas, walking paths, and open spaces along with an open air market place with shops and restaurants, and easy access to the Tucson Street Car. The whole neighborhood is planned as a LEED standard, sustainable, and transit-oriented development. Housing choices include apartments and single family homes with prices from the $500�s.