The neighborhood is roughly bound by Hawthorne Lane to the west, The Plaza to the north, Briar Creek Road and the Charlotte Country Club to the east and Central Avenue to the south.

[4] Locally known as one of Charlotte's most diverse and eclectic neighborhoods, it is filled with art galleries, funky stores, and restaurants.

[6][8][9] Plaza-Midwood's Historic District is located in the western section of the neighborhood and is maintained by residents and business operators.

The area along The Plaza, Thomas Avenue and parts of Pecan and Clement were designated as a Local Historic District in 1992.

Pop musician Jon Lindsay included a reference to the neighborhood (in which he also owns a home) in the title of his official label debut LP, Escape From Plaza-Midwood, released August 17, 2010 on Chocolate Lab Records.