| What better place to buy a condo then in downtown Chicago, a neighborhood at the heart of a vibrant city and the place where the first skyscraper in the world was built. The city of Chicago was founded in 1833. Not even 40 years later, the Great Fire of Chicago struck in 1871 struck and destroyed nearly a third of the city, including the downtown district. When a boom of rebuilding occurred, the first skyscraper was constructed here. It was built in 1885 and used steel-clad construction. Today, Chicago's downtown district is an exciting hub of business, condos, shopping, cultural events, dining and much more where where contemporary skyscrapers provide condos that offer stunning views of the urban landscape or may frame the city's best natural asset, Lake Michigan. The lakefront has been called Chicago's front yard and is a place where condo buyers are sure to congregate. One of the lakefront's newest attractions is Millennium Park, an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. Condos in high rises overlooking the park and lake have risen in the area. As premium as this location is in the heart of the city, these condos need to match buyers' expectations for truly upscale living. Some features in new condos in downtown Chicago include palatially-sized units with breathtaking views, large terraces, 10 foot high ceilings, high end appliances, rich cabinetry and flooring. Though the city and its many attractions is just outside their doorsteps, condo buyers also seek the best of amenities in their own buildings. Amenities found in condo high-rises may include lap pools, saunas, hot tubs, theatres with large screens and comfortable stadium-style seating, wine cellars, attached parking, cyber cafes and well-appointed exercise facilities. When it comes to shopping, dining and theater-going, there is not a better place for condo buyers to be than in Chicago's downtown. State Street and Michigan Avenue are streets known as shopping destinations that have upscale department stores as well as interesting boutiques. Shoppers from across the midwest, nation and world, as well condo dwellers in the neighborhood, are drawn to these retail venues. Condo owners can see see major Broadway musicals at such restored theatres as the Oriental Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre and at the Chicago Theatre, a magical place with a lighted marquee and glowing sign that reflects the excitement of the neighborhood. The downtown features a wealth of businesses that provide jobs for condo owners and others. Some prominent businesses headquartered in the downtown area include the Chicago Board of Trade, William Wrigley Jr. Co., Encylopedia Brittanica, Boeing and many others. Convenience is a key attraction for anyone seeking the ease of life provided by a condo. Downtown Chicago is served by Chicago Transit Authority buses, elevated lines and suburban rail lines that take Chicagoans anywhere in the city and to many suburbs. With all of these assets, downtown Chicago provides a place where condo dwellers can not only enjoy a hassle-free, urban lifestyle, but find condo homes and investment properties that seem sure to appreciate. |
