Every great neighborhood deserves a great flag
The gray bars represent the street car lines which made this neighborhood the first streetcar suburb in the late 1800's. The collision of the different grids of downtown create the namesake five points intersection. The color scheme is based off of the colors of the Harlem flag, since Five Points was known as the Harlem of the West.
The flag incorporates gray bars that symbolize the historic streetcar lines, marking this neighborhood as the pioneering first streetcar suburb in the late 1800s. The convergence of distinct downtown grids gives rise to the iconic Five Points intersection, from which the neighborhood derives its name.
The color scheme, inspired by the colors of the Harlem flag, pays homage to Five Points' storied past as the vibrant "Harlem of the West." This flag eloquently represents the neighborhood's historical significance as a cultural hub and a testament to its enduring legacy as a center of art, music, and community.