The Old West Austin area was named one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods Tuesday by the American Planning Association.

The organization announced it as part of its 2007 "Great Places in America" program.

Old West Austin is located west of downtown, and north of Lady Bird Lake. It includes the Clarksville Historic District and the Enfield neighborhood.

The area has primarily local businesses, and promotes sustainability with things like shade trees and access to public transportation.

"Old West Austin sets an example for communities across the country of how to protect neighborhood character while managing growth and change," said APA Executive Director Paul Farmer.

It's the only Texas neighborhood on the APA list, and also the only neighborhood in the Southwest United States to earn the designation.