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West Town Community Info West Town, IL, Website
West Town, Illinois. West
Town, a fairly large area just northwest of the Loop, is a group of smaller
neighborhoods including East Village, Noble Square,
and Ukrainian Village. East Village’s borders are Ashland (1600 W) to
Damen (2000 W) and Division (1200 N) to Chicago (800 N).
East Village is representative of how borders and names have shifted in Chicago.
East Village is located directly east of Ukrainian Village, this area was originally
known as East Ukrainian Village, then later simple East Village. New names
such as East Village have appeared across the cityscape as real estate developers
re-name old neighborhoods in order to attract upscale residents.
East Village is also one example among many in Chicago of the resurgence in
vintage neighborhood living, where communities, built more than a century ago,
are now being redeveloped. These old neighborhoods, where housing has always
been in place, are now being redeveloped into modern living environments, complete
with new retail and other local amenities. Areas like this are attracting not
only singles and couples but now families even with small children.
This neighborhood primarily consists of charming 2 and 3 flats along tree-lined
streets. Renovated apartments and single-family homes can also be found, as
well as some new brick and limestone constructions. Property owners in East
Village have carefully rehabbed the historic homes that abound in this area.
But, you are still able to find apartments with great views of the city at
very attractive prices, all within 10 minutes from downtown.
The great residential streets are all within walking distance of the nearby
shops and restaurants with more coming in soon. There is easy non-permit street
parking. Just three blocks from Blue Line Stop and close to Metra.
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