Holy Cross: Historic Roots, Park-Side Views & Forward-Thinking Homes
Founded in the 1820s near Pogue’s Run, Holy Cross blossomed into a tight-knit immigrant enclave after the Italian-Renaissance-Revival Church of the Holy Cross laid its 136-foot bell tower in 1886. A second landmark, the hilly Highland Park, crowns the neighborhood with the city’s favorite skyline perch for sunsets and July-4th fireworks
When appetite calls, locals queue for blister-crusted pies at King Dough (452 N. Highland Ave.) or craft charcuterie at Smoking Goose Public Smokehouse around the corner on Dorman Street—two home-grown spots that anchor the district’s foodie vibe.
New-Build Momentum: Re-Development Group’s Modern Infill
Indy infill specialist Re-Development Group (RDG) has fueled much of Holy Cross’s comeback—most visibly with the six-unit, NAHB-Gold Highland Stacks townhomes overlooking the park. Three-story plans pair brick façades with open interiors, private garages, rooftop-ready framing and oversized Quaker Energy Star picture & casement windows sealed in low-E, argon-filled glass—framing postcard views while trimming utility bills. RDG has repeated the formula on scattered lots along East New York and Michigan Streets, stitching modern lines into Victorian streetscapes.
Shade Ideas That Work in Holy Cross New-build Homes
- Motorized exterior shades – Park-view patio area with pergola cover and exterior shades shed up to 90 % of solar heat before it hits the window glass, keeping summer bills down without hiding the skyline.
- Dual-Roller Shades (light-filtering and blackout shade in single unit) – One slim cassette inside those tall picture windows lets you glide from airy daylight to movie-night darkness with a tap or voice command.
- Sheer Shades – Pioneered by HunterDouglas' Silhouette® shades, sheer shadings let you enjoy your choice of lightly-diffused natural light or filtered light. Street-level living rooms stay bright yet private, and can be a great party-crowd pleaser when they act in unison across multiple windows if motorized.
Pair RDG’s energy-smart windows with these treatments and you’ll enjoy Holy Cross’s storied charm—and modern comfort.