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From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Contemporary Logan Square townhouse with a floating staircase wants $595K
Contemporary Logan Square townhouse with a floating staircase wants $595K 2653 N. Hamlin Avenue. | Photos by Redfin, courtesy listing agent Reve’ Kendall
The three-bedroom property has steadily increased in value since 2015
Logan Square’s ultra-contemporary “Flexhouse” townhouses are several years by this point, but appear to be holding their value well—and, in some cases, even appreciating.
Consider this three-bedroom example along Hamlin Avenue, currently listed for $595,000. Built in 2015, the home originally sold for $499,000. In 2017, it changed hands for $560,000.
Part of the multi-phase Flexhouse development from Ranquist Development and ISA Architects, the property features the same contemporary facade and large picture windows of its neighbors as well as a number of upgrades that set it apart.
Inside, you’ll find an open living space with 14-foot ceilings, radiant heat polished concrete floors, and a custom kitchen with an oversized wood-lined island, quartz counters, and a subway tile backsplash.
There is also a striking floating staircase on the main level, a spa-like bathroom in the master suite, a spacious walk-in closet, and a rear deck overlooking a grassy yard and a detached two-car garage.
The open living area features a sitting room up front plus a small dining area and contemporary free-standing staircase.The kitchen leads to the home’s rear deck, fenced-in yard, and garage.The master suite occupies the entire third level of the home.The master bath has double floating vanities, hardwood floors, and a large walk-in shower.There’s no mistaking the development’s contemporary aesthetic.
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Where to live if you’d rather buy than rent
Where to live if you’d rather buy than rent Carmen Troesser
These five neighborhoods should be on your radar
Homeownership comes with many challenges, such as saving for a down payment, paying property taxes, and shoveling your sidewalk (or paying for someone else to do it). But if you’re thinking about buying, Curbed has compiled a list of five neighborhoods with great amenities, climbing rents, and appreciating values—factors that could tip the scales in favor of ownership.
In many cases, however, it remains cheaper to rent than buy in Chicago. An individual earning the city’s average income will need to devote a more sizable chunk of their paycheck to owning a three-bedroom home compared to renting a similar property. And don’t forget to consider Illinois taxes, which are some of the least friendly in the nation for homeowners.
But for buyers looking to make an investment in an area and start earning equity on their home, these neighborhoods are worth a look.
Rogers Park
Located on the city’s Far North Side, Rogers Park has a handsome supply of pre-war single-family homes and multi-unit walk-ups within walking distance of public beaches and Loyola University. Though a bit farther from the Loop than other areas in the city, the neighborhood is convenient to the L and not far from downtown Evanston.
According to Zillow data, the estimated median home value in Rogers Park is $220,000 which is below the Chicago citywide average of $242,000. Despite still being relatively low, prices here are on the rise and could soon favor sellers over buyers.
McKinley Park
This Near Southwest Side community, which is named for its 69-acre public park, is near the middle of Chicago’s affordability spectrum with average sale prices around $240,000, and was named Redfin’s hottest affordable neighborhood in the country in 2019.
The report pointed to its proximity to the trendy—and increasingly more expensive—Pilsen neighborhood and mass transit. With the Loop just 12 minutes away on the CTA’s Orange Line, McKinley Park offers a much quicker (and less crowded) downtown commute than North Side neighborhoods like Lakeview or Logan Square.
Homebuyers looking for a really good deal in McKinley Park may have missed out on the 40 percent rise in median home values experienced over the past five years, based on Zillow estimates. That being said, average sale prices are currently down more than 6 percent since last year—perhaps indicating that now is a decent time to buy-in.
Printers Row
There are still some relative deals to be had in Chicago’s red-hot downtown, specifically in the historic Printer’s Row neighborhood, which is located on the southern edge of the Loop. With a median sale price of around $245,000, this area is by no means the cheapest on our list, but it is well below the $310,000 median price of the greater South Loop neighborhood.
What Printer’s Row lacks in single-family homes with fenced-in backyards, it makes up in 19th-century industrial lofts turned rustic condos that often have large windows, exposed brick walls, and timber beams. Just be sure to keep an eye out for special assessments that often come with maintaining older buildings.
You can also easily walk or bike to Chicago’s central business district, Grant Park, the lakefront, and Museum Campus from Printer’s Row. As the nearby Old Post Office fills up with high-tech office jobs and the massive megadevelopment known as The 78 becomes a reality, the demand for housing in the area looks poised to keep rising.
Avondale
As gentrification spreads northwest from neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, it is only natural that Avondale would be next in line. The Northwest Side community has long been touted as Chicago’s “next hot neighborhood” and got another boost when it was recognized as one the nation’s 10 hottest need-to-visit ‘hoods by travel publication Lonely Planet.
With median home values at $389,000, Avondale is the most expensive neighborhood on our list, but still has room to keep rising, argued a recent report from HomeVestors which named the neighborhood as Chicago’s “best neighborhood for speculation.” Median listing prices are down 5.6 percent year over year, according to Zillow. Could this be a good time to take the plunge and buy?
South Shore
Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood is showing signs of a middle-class resurgence after enduring a prolonged period of population loss and disinvestment. The average sale price here soared an impressive 69.5 percent over a twelve-month period, yet is still very affordable at $161,000, based on data from Redfin.
The South Side neighborhood is right on the lake and benefits from decent public transportation and a diverse mix of housing types: classic bungalows and three-flats, vintage apartment towers, and the architecturally significant 19th-century homes within the Jackson Park Highlands District.
14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago
14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago S.R. Crown Hall. | Shutterstock
From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park. Christmas trees in Humboldt Park. | Sara Freund
Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Contemporary Logan Square townhouse with a floating staircase wants $595K 2653 N. Hamlin Avenue. | Photos by Redfin, courtesy listing agent Reve’ Kendall
The three-bedroom property has steadily increased in value since 2015
Logan Square’s ultra-contemporary “Flexhouse” townhouses are several years by this point, but appear to be holding their value well—and, in some cases, even appreciating.
Consider this three-bedroom example along Hamlin Avenue, currently listed for $595,000. Built in 2015, the home originally sold for $499,000. In 2017, it changed hands for $560,000.
Part of the multi-phase Flexhouse development from Ranquist Development and ISA Architects, the property features the same contemporary facade and large picture windows of its neighbors as well as a number of upgrades that set it apart.
Inside, you’ll find an open living space with 14-foot ceilings, radiant heat polished concrete floors, and a custom kitchen with an oversized wood-lined island, quartz counters, and a subway tile backsplash.
There is also a striking floating staircase on the main level, a spa-like bathroom in the master suite, a spacious walk-in closet, and a rear deck overlooking a grassy yard and a detached two-car garage.
The open living area features a sitting room up front plus a small dining area and contemporary free-standing staircase.The kitchen leads to the home’s rear deck, fenced-in yard, and garage.The master suite occupies the entire third level of the home.The master bath has double floating vanities, hardwood floors, and a large walk-in shower.There’s no mistaking the development’s contemporary aesthetic.
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Where to live if you’d rather buy than rent
Where to live if you’d rather buy than rent Carmen Troesser
These five neighborhoods should be on your radar
Homeownership comes with many challenges, such as saving for a down payment, paying property taxes, and shoveling your sidewalk (or paying for someone else to do it). But if you’re thinking about buying, Curbed has compiled a list of five neighborhoods with great amenities, climbing rents, and appreciating values—factors that could tip the scales in favor of ownership.
In many cases, however, it remains cheaper to rent than buy in Chicago. An individual earning the city’s average income will need to devote a more sizable chunk of their paycheck to owning a three-bedroom home compared to renting a similar property. And don’t forget to consider Illinois taxes, which are some of the least friendly in the nation for homeowners.
But for buyers looking to make an investment in an area and start earning equity on their home, these neighborhoods are worth a look.
Rogers Park
Located on the city’s Far North Side, Rogers Park has a handsome supply of pre-war single-family homes and multi-unit walk-ups within walking distance of public beaches and Loyola University. Though a bit farther from the Loop than other areas in the city, the neighborhood is convenient to the L and not far from downtown Evanston.
According to Zillow data, the estimated median home value in Rogers Park is $220,000 which is below the Chicago citywide average of $242,000. Despite still being relatively low, prices here are on the rise and could soon favor sellers over buyers.
McKinley Park
This Near Southwest Side community, which is named for its 69-acre public park, is near the middle of Chicago’s affordability spectrum with average sale prices around $240,000, and was named Redfin’s hottest affordable neighborhood in the country in 2019.
The report pointed to its proximity to the trendy—and increasingly more expensive—Pilsen neighborhood and mass transit. With the Loop just 12 minutes away on the CTA’s Orange Line, McKinley Park offers a much quicker (and less crowded) downtown commute than North Side neighborhoods like Lakeview or Logan Square.
Homebuyers looking for a really good deal in McKinley Park may have missed out on the 40 percent rise in median home values experienced over the past five years, based on Zillow estimates. That being said, average sale prices are currently down more than 6 percent since last year—perhaps indicating that now is a decent time to buy-in.
Printers Row
There are still some relative deals to be had in Chicago’s red-hot downtown, specifically in the historic Printer’s Row neighborhood, which is located on the southern edge of the Loop. With a median sale price of around $245,000, this area is by no means the cheapest on our list, but it is well below the $310,000 median price of the greater South Loop neighborhood.
What Printer’s Row lacks in single-family homes with fenced-in backyards, it makes up in 19th-century industrial lofts turned rustic condos that often have large windows, exposed brick walls, and timber beams. Just be sure to keep an eye out for special assessments that often come with maintaining older buildings.
You can also easily walk or bike to Chicago’s central business district, Grant Park, the lakefront, and Museum Campus from Printer’s Row. As the nearby Old Post Office fills up with high-tech office jobs and the massive megadevelopment known as The 78 becomes a reality, the demand for housing in the area looks poised to keep rising.
Avondale
As gentrification spreads northwest from neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, it is only natural that Avondale would be next in line. The Northwest Side community has long been touted as Chicago’s “next hot neighborhood” and got another boost when it was recognized as one the nation’s 10 hottest need-to-visit ‘hoods by travel publication Lonely Planet.
With median home values at $389,000, Avondale is the most expensive neighborhood on our list, but still has room to keep rising, argued a recent report from HomeVestors which named the neighborhood as Chicago’s “best neighborhood for speculation.” Median listing prices are down 5.6 percent year over year, according to Zillow. Could this be a good time to take the plunge and buy?
South Shore
Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood is showing signs of a middle-class resurgence after enduring a prolonged period of population loss and disinvestment. The average sale price here soared an impressive 69.5 percent over a twelve-month period, yet is still very affordable at $161,000, based on data from Redfin.
The South Side neighborhood is right on the lake and benefits from decent public transportation and a diverse mix of housing types: classic bungalows and three-flats, vintage apartment towers, and the architecturally significant 19th-century homes within the Jackson Park Highlands District.
14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago
14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago S.R. Crown Hall. | Shutterstock
From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park. Christmas trees in Humboldt Park. | Sara Freund
Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park.
Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park. Christmas trees in Humboldt Park. | Sara Freund
Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Contemporary Logan Square townhouse with a floating staircase wants $595K 2653 N. Hamlin Avenue. | Photos by Redfin, courtesy listing agent Reve’ Kendall
The three-bedroom property has steadily increased in value since 2015
Logan Square’s ultra-contemporary “Flexhouse” townhouses are several years by this point, but appear to be holding their value well—and, in some cases, even appreciating.
Consider this three-bedroom example along Hamlin Avenue, currently listed for $595,000. Built in 2015, the home originally sold for $499,000. In 2017, it changed hands for $560,000.
Part of the multi-phase Flexhouse development from Ranquist Development and ISA Architects, the property features the same contemporary facade and large picture windows of its neighbors as well as a number of upgrades that set it apart.
Inside, you’ll find an open living space with 14-foot ceilings, radiant heat polished concrete floors, and a custom kitchen with an oversized wood-lined island, quartz counters, and a subway tile backsplash.
There is also a striking floating staircase on the main level, a spa-like bathroom in the master suite, a spacious walk-in closet, and a rear deck overlooking a grassy yard and a detached two-car garage.
The open living area features a sitting room up front plus a small dining area and contemporary free-standing staircase.The kitchen leads to the home’s rear deck, fenced-in yard, and garage.The master suite occupies the entire third level of the home.The master bath has double floating vanities, hardwood floors, and a large walk-in shower.There’s no mistaking the development’s contemporary aesthetic.
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Homeownership comes with many challenges, such as saving for a down payment, paying property taxes, and shoveling your sidewalk (or paying for someone else to do it). But if you’re thinking about buying, Curbed has compiled a list of five neighborhoods with great amenities, climbing rents, and appreciating values—factors that could tip the scales in favor of ownership.
In many cases, however, it remains cheaper to rent than buy in Chicago. An individual earning the city’s average income will need to devote a more sizable chunk of their paycheck to owning a three-bedroom home compared to renting a similar property. And don’t forget to consider Illinois taxes, which are some of the least friendly in the nation for homeowners.
But for buyers looking to make an investment in an area and start earning equity on their home, these neighborhoods are worth a look.
Rogers Park
Located on the city’s Far North Side, Rogers Park has a handsome supply of pre-war single-family homes and multi-unit walk-ups within walking distance of public beaches and Loyola University. Though a bit farther from the Loop than other areas in the city, the neighborhood is convenient to the L and not far from downtown Evanston.
According to Zillow data, the estimated median home value in Rogers Park is $220,000 which is below the Chicago citywide average of $242,000. Despite still being relatively low, prices here are on the rise and could soon favor sellers over buyers.
McKinley Park
This Near Southwest Side community, which is named for its 69-acre public park, is near the middle of Chicago’s affordability spectrum with average sale prices around $240,000, and was named Redfin’s hottest affordable neighborhood in the country in 2019.
The report pointed to its proximity to the trendy—and increasingly more expensive—Pilsen neighborhood and mass transit. With the Loop just 12 minutes away on the CTA’s Orange Line, McKinley Park offers a much quicker (and less crowded) downtown commute than North Side neighborhoods like Lakeview or Logan Square.
Homebuyers looking for a really good deal in McKinley Park may have missed out on the 40 percent rise in median home values experienced over the past five years, based on Zillow estimates. That being said, average sale prices are currently down more than 6 percent since last year—perhaps indicating that now is a decent time to buy-in.
Printers Row
There are still some relative deals to be had in Chicago’s red-hot downtown, specifically in the historic Printer’s Row neighborhood, which is located on the southern edge of the Loop. With a median sale price of around $245,000, this area is by no means the cheapest on our list, but it is well below the $310,000 median price of the greater South Loop neighborhood.
What Printer’s Row lacks in single-family homes with fenced-in backyards, it makes up in 19th-century industrial lofts turned rustic condos that often have large windows, exposed brick walls, and timber beams. Just be sure to keep an eye out for special assessments that often come with maintaining older buildings.
You can also easily walk or bike to Chicago’s central business district, Grant Park, the lakefront, and Museum Campus from Printer’s Row. As the nearby Old Post Office fills up with high-tech office jobs and the massive megadevelopment known as The 78 becomes a reality, the demand for housing in the area looks poised to keep rising.
Avondale
As gentrification spreads northwest from neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, it is only natural that Avondale would be next in line. The Northwest Side community has long been touted as Chicago’s “next hot neighborhood” and got another boost when it was recognized as one the nation’s 10 hottest need-to-visit ‘hoods by travel publication Lonely Planet.
With median home values at $389,000, Avondale is the most expensive neighborhood on our list, but still has room to keep rising, argued a recent report from HomeVestors which named the neighborhood as Chicago’s “best neighborhood for speculation.” Median listing prices are down 5.6 percent year over year, according to Zillow. Could this be a good time to take the plunge and buy?
South Shore
Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood is showing signs of a middle-class resurgence after enduring a prolonged period of population loss and disinvestment. The average sale price here soared an impressive 69.5 percent over a twelve-month period, yet is still very affordable at $161,000, based on data from Redfin.
The South Side neighborhood is right on the lake and benefits from decent public transportation and a diverse mix of housing types: classic bungalows and three-flats, vintage apartment towers, and the architecturally significant 19th-century homes within the Jackson Park Highlands District.
14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago S.R. Crown Hall. | Shutterstock
From the Federal Center to the IIT campus
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe heavily influenced Chicago’s architecture—we have more Mies building than any other city. In 1938, he arrived in Chicago after leaving the Bauhaus School in Germany. The architect took a position at the Armour Institute of Technology (which became the Illinois Institute of Technology) and preached his “less is more” philosophy.
By the 1960s, Mies had clearly broken from the traditional Chicago aesthetic and developed a modern style using glass and steel. His designs range from the low-slung IIT campus to a pair of residential towers on Lake Shore Drive and an the bold Federal Center complex.
If you’re just getting familiar with the architect, here’s a chronological primer on the most significant Mies structures in the Chicago area.
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Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park.
Don’t throw out your Christmas tree in the alley. Turn it into mulch for a Chicago park. Christmas trees in Humboldt Park. | Sara Freund
Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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Recycle your tree!
Planning to turn over a new leaf this year by making your home more environmentally conscious? Start the year off right by recycling your Christmas tree.
Last year through the city’s program, more than 17,000 Christmas trees were composted. That means about 640,000 pounds of organic waste was diverted from landfills and turned into a free gardening resource for parks and residences.
Chicago’s tree recycling program creates mulch which is used in local parks to protect and nourish the soil. Residents can also take advantage of the program and, beginning Tuesday, January 7th, can pick up free mulch at six park locations. (Need mulch for the spring planting season? You can get it for free year-round, too. Just bring your own container!)
Unfortunately, the city just recycles trees—no wreaths or garlands. However, neighborhood composting service like Healthy Soil Compost or Collective Resource will certainly be able to take those. If you’re not subscribed to a pick-up service and would rather drop-off, you can do so at the Green City Farmers Markets locations.
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