SAM DEAN Left: The former Colonial Arms Building is now home to downtown Roanoke condos. Center: Old Southwest's variety of homes includes whimsically painted Queen Anne-style Victorian homes like this one. ROANOKE CITY Downtown Roanoke Condo projects with names such as Campbell Garage, The Candy Factory, The Raleigh and State & City have been developed in former commercial buildings; accent on luxury and making use of the industrial elements of some buildings; $169K to $700K-+. Highlights: Farmers' Market and shops, a new amphitheater and remodeled library in Elmwood Park; near restaurants and museums with amenities such as grocery, pharmacy and pet daycare. Old Southwest Historic District: Eclectic architectural styles from gingerbread Victorians to stately mansions and all in between 44 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 built at turn-of-the-century to 1920; bounded by Roanoke River and city's main street, Jefferson. Some homes under $100,000, but most $150s to $300s. Highlights: Encompasses Highland Park, Roanoke's oldest; has award-winning neighborhood organization and oversight by Architectural Review Board; easy walk to downtown and College of Health Sciences. Victory Gardens New townhomes that compliment architectural styling of the Old Southwest district; on King George Avenue; start at $189K. Highlights: Near greenways, four blocks from Highland Park and elementary school; walking distance to downtown. THE R OANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM