South Loop

The South Loop is an up and coming neighborhood. New condos now line its streets from Harrison to 23rd. though once economically depressed, it now lures many young people and families here with the promise of Loop proximity, a great neighborhood, and (originally) cheap housing. Now, Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts line the streets. South Loop never was a mixed income neighborhood, it was always at an extreme end of the spectrum. One cool thing about the area, though, is the many Divvy stations throughout the area. Divvy, Chicago's bike share, is rapidly growing throughout Chicago. The South Loop also has a wide range of architectural styles, ranging from late 19th century brick buildings to 1960's concrete high rises to the glass and steel condos of today. It is extremely family friendly, with many parks in the area. It also has a wide range of densities, from urban houses to large high rises. Though not currently mixed income, CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) plans to build a large mixed income community in the area by 2015. A currently nice neighborhood, with potential to be so much more.