Tag: Chicago neighborhoods

Rush Bowls Coming to North Southport Avenue

Another healthy dining concept is headed to Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

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Retailers Can’t Get Enough of Armitage and Southport

Armitage Avenue and Southport Corridor are proving once again why they remain two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhood shopping destinations.

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Why Chicago’s New Buildings Keep Looking So… Basic

If you’ve looked at recent apartment developments across Chicago—especially on the North Side—you may have noticed a recurring theme: lots of dark brick, fiber cement panels, boxy balconies, and simple facades. Few ornate cornices. Few limestone masterpieces. Very little of the architectural drama that defined Chicago’s golden age of construction.

The reason isn’t a lack of imagination.

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