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RECREATION • VAST OUTDOOR SPACE • EXTENDED RIVERWALK • MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

Convenience, numerous amenities, and accessibility to downtown and other Chicago northside neighborhoods are just a few of the factors that make Lincoln Yards and its surrounding residential communities a desirable area for home buyers. Just steps away from the approved $6-billion development site are major food, home and clothing retailers lined along Clybourn Ave and North Ave. The development itself will attract new retailers to the area, which makes quick shopping trips within a short distance from home just one of the benefits of living in Lincoln Yards. 

The development is set to add more green space and riverfront access, which lends itself to outdoor recreation like sports, biking, kayaking and picnics. Part of the project aims to extend The 606, an elevated trail, further east to connect Lincoln Yard residents to the western neighborhoods of Bucktown / Wicker Park, Logan Square and Humboldt Park. The plans for the site also entail extending the Chicago Riverwalk from downtown to the Avondale neighborhood on the northwest side in order to make the city’s riverfront more accessible for viewing, transportation and play. 

While the residential communities in its vicinity largely favor single family houses or two- and three-story condo buildings, Lincoln Yards will inject more apartment options into the area’s housing inventory, which is a bonus for those who will be looking for apartments to rent in the area. Once completed, the site will offer nearly 6,000 residential units, spread across five districts or zones that the project identifies as North Dominick Corridor, West Riverfront Gateway, Kingsbury Corridor, South Dominick Corridor, and South Riverfront District. 

The ambitious feat is also set to provide commercial and office space for businesses seeking more “creative and flexible spaces.” Two such projects are currently underway at 1655 N Throop, a 365,000-square-foot office building, and 1229 W Concord, a space designed with the life sciences and the medical industry in mind, featuring both offices and labs. 

Where is Lincoln Yards?

The Lincoln Yards development site sits along the North Branch of the Chicago River between the Bucktown and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The site is bordered by Webster Avenue to the north and North Ave to the south. On its eastern side is Clybourn Ave and its western edge is the I-90/I-94 Kennedy expressway. The area makes up part of the 60614 zip code and currently falls within the boundaries of Chicago’s 2nd ward.

Lincoln Yards Transportation

Transportation connection is a key feature of the vision and development plan for Lincoln Yards. Already outlined on the west by the Kennedy expressway, Lincoln Yards is also served by the Metra commuter rail line which connects the city to the larger Chicagoland area and also runs along its western edge. The #73 Armitage, #9 Ashland, and #X9 Ashland Express bus routes go through the area, and nearby, public transit commuters have access to the Brown and Purple CTA train lines via the Armitage station.

Sterling Bay, the developers of Lincoln Yards, intend to create a hub, called lync, that will bring together the different transportation lines making it easier to go to and from Lincoln Yards. The proposal also includes plans to build a new Metra station within lync, shuttle services to nearby CTA train lines, and the addition of three water taxi stops along its planned riverwalk expansion.

Lincoln Yards Real Estate Market Snapshot

THOUSANDS OF NEW UNITS • MULTIPLE TOWERS •  MODERN DESIGN

Affluence and contemporary design are traits that describe homes near and around the Lincoln Yards site. Residences in the vicinity are largely single family, multi-level brick and stone houses. The homes for sale in Lincoln Park and west Bucktown run upwards of $1 million and feature gorgeous, modern interiors with open floor plans, luxurious chef kitchens, and elevated interior design finishes. 

Once complete, Lincoln Yards will provide about 6,000 residential units in its planned towers, ranging in height from six stories to 25 stories. Of these units, about 20 percent of them will be allocated toward affordable housing. In keeping in line with the character of the districts that are outlined in the projects, these units will boast modern, thoughtful designs meant to suit the contemporary, urban lifestyle, complete with in-building amenities like parking, a fitness center, conference or work spaces, and terraces or decks to enjoy views of the park spaces and river.

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Live Like a Local in Chicago’s Lincoln Yards Neighborhood

Discuss some home buying opportunities with a Lincoln Yards real estate agent and then check out some of the neighborhood hot spots in its vicinity. Here’s a quick self-guided tour of activities and more near Lincoln Yards.

If caffeine gets you going in the mornings, pop in to Werewolf Coffee (1765 N Elston Ave) for one of their specialty lattes like the charcoal latter with lavender flavoring. Parking is limited, so plan accordingly or you may want to consider rideshare or walking. If you’re in the mood to do a little shopping for your future home, check out the retailers in the Clybourn Corridor shopping district. Or, sit back and enjoy a matinee show at Regal Webster Place (1471 W Webster Ave) movie theater, where you can select your recline seat(s) with your ticket purchase. For lunch you can grab a burger, wings or a creative combination sandwich at Fat Shack (2140 N Clybourn Ave). When evening comes, get cozy at The Albion Manor (1480 W Webster Ave), and English-style pub, for dinner followed by drinks at kibbitznest books, brews & blarney (2212 N Clybourn Ave), a bar dedicated to person-to-person interaction with emphasis on being a WiFi-free zone. As its name suggests, the bar is also a bookstore.

Lincoln Yards Dining

Though the multi-phase, large-scale Lincoln Yards development will undoubtedly draw in more restaurant businesses, the surrounding area’s dining options are already worth exploring. Here are some restaurants to check out near Lincoln Yards. 

• Butcher & The Burger (1021 W Armitage Ave) - clearly this place elevates meat and burgers. Try a beef, steak, bison or shrimp burger, and then grab some meat from the butcher case to take home.

• The Budlong Hot Chicken (1008 W Armitage Ave) - one of six Chicago locations, this Nashville Hot Chicken spot is all about delicious fried and spicy chicken.

• Tarantino’s (1112 W Armitage Ave) - cozy, welcoming ambiance and family-inspired recipes continue to satisfy patrons at this long-time, local Italian restaurant.

• Armitage Alehouse (1000 W Armitage Ave) - stepping into this neighborhood pub is like traveling back to late-1920s London and enjoying Indian influenced dishes such as spiced lamb pot pie.

• Hinoki Sushiko (1465 W Willow St) - two concepts in one, this local Japanese and Omakase sushi restaurant divides its experiences between two levels and is only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

• Kapitan (2142 N Clybourn Ave) - explore the flavors of authentic peranakan cuisine of Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia at this local spot on Clybourn which opened in 2021.

• Koi Sushi (2156 N Clybourn Ave) - plenty of rolls to choose from, like “Spicy Killer,” “Birds Nest,” or “Hot Girl” at this dine-in or carry-out sushi spot.

• Cornerstone Café Lincoln Park (2200 N Clybourn Ave) - this family-owned breakfast spot serves up fluffy omelets, French Toast variations and Lavazza coffee.

Lincoln Yards Neighborhood Amenities

Lincoln Yards will offer several outdoor and retail amenities once the project is fully realized. Of the park spaces included as part of the plan, there will be an expansive green space along the river’s edge, with seating areas. Plus, plans for a riverwalk recreational area and access to The 606 expansion are part of the proposal. Currently, the site’s Fleet Fields (1397 W Wabansia Ave), has three sports fields available for public use and hosts a citywide soccer tournament called Chicago Street Soccer Cup. Right beside it is Meanwhile (Ada St and Concord Pl), which has three basketball courts and a dedicated area for artistic expression and dialogue called Harmony Zone.

For families considering the child care and education needs of their kids, parents of toddler-age children have a few neighborhood options for daycare and early learning, including My Corner Playroom (2121 N Clybourn Ave), Crème de la Crème (2230 N Dominick St), and The Goddard School (1127 W Armitage Ave). All private, fee-based institutions. Elementary-aged children have the option of attending Oscar Mayer Magnet School (2250 N Clifton Ave), and Lincoln Park High School (2001 N Orchard St) is an option for youth in grades 9-12.

Individuals, couples and families with pets also have care facilities available for their furry loved ones, including a local veterinary hospital, Family Pet Animal Hospital (1401 W Webster Ave), a dog sitting service, Citizen Canine (2205 N Southport Ave), and a boarding facility, Best Friends Pet Hotel (1628 N Elston Ave). Additionally, Petco (2000 N Clybourn Ave) and Just Food For Dogs (1983 N Clybourn Ave) are in the vicinity for pet supplies.

Right along the Clybourn Corridor shopping district, Lincoln Yard residents will find plenty of their retail desires met, as well as grocery needs with places like Trader Joe’s (1840 N Clybourn Ave, Floor 1) and Aldi (1836 N Clybourn Ave, Floor 1), and further south near North Ave and Kingsbury St is Whole Foods (1550 N Kingsbury St). There are also specialty markets like Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop (2070 N Clybourn Ave, Unit B) and Local Foods Market (1427 W Willow St).

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