Edgewater East is a residential neighborhood with many historic early 20th century homes. The neighborhood has many high-rise residential towers to the east along Biscayne Bay as well as historic homes elsewhere in the neighborhood. Since 2000 the area has grown in popularity because of its proximity to downtown and neighborhoods such as the eclectic Design District, Wynwood and Midtown. Recent developments in the neighborhood have brought rapid urbanization to the area, with the proposed construction of seven high-rise and mid-rise residential buildings and more retail.