When the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, it can be difficult to stay true to our fitness goals. In all of our buildings, residents will find incredible fitness and wellness amenities to stave off winter blues. The basketball courts at Optima provide generous spaces for individuals or groups to build endurance and strengthen their bodies, and they are thoughtfully designed to effortlessly flow into the modern design around them.
Residents can step onto the courts to spend time doing drills or to join a pickup game. And as pickleball becomes evermore popular, many of our courts are now fitted out to accommodate this popular game, giving each space greater versatility. Our yoga studios are fantastic for residents to learn more about themselves, practice mindfulness and discover new ways of staying active.
Maintaining a routine yoga practice provides mental and physical health benefits, including improved energy and vitality. And, similar to all of our other amenity spaces, our yoga studios serve as spaces to build community and connect with other Optima residents who might share the same values.
At Optima Lakeview, the fitness center has been outfitted with top-of-the-line cardio equipment, a weight room, a light-filled studio for yoga and stretching and locker rooms with complimentary towel service. Residents can also take advantage of yoga classes and personal training, along with outdoor clubs for runners, bikers and nature lovers. No discussion of fitness and wellness amenities at Optima would be complete without showcasing our swimming pools. While the health benefits of swimming are compelling year-round, they are especially powerful in the cold winter months when a regular pool routine can be both invigorating and relaxing.
A favorite among Optima residents, our rooftop s aunas are a relaxing way to stay healthy throughout the year. While the benefits of using a sauna are seemingly endless, with cold weather, hopping into a heated room might be the only motivation you need.
At Optima communities, residents never have to fear the impact of winter on their mobility or on their peace of mind. With our healthy environments and distinctive amenities, mental and physical health are always a priority. A collaboration between the Lakeview and Lakeview East Chambers of Commerce in partnership with local theaters and businesses, the Belmont Theater District functions as a critical supporter of the immense talent that calls the Lakeview community home.
Located in the heart of Lakeview, the theater district pulses with lively energy through more than 20 theaters that line the streets surrounding Belmont Avenue. Its prime location is within walking distance to hundreds of shops and restaurants, making it the perfect spot to spend quality time with friends, family and everyone in between.
The historic venues, some of which are nearly a century old, all bring their own unique contributions to the theater district. With more than live shows every week, visitors can find everything from world-class performances to hole-in-the-wall comedy shows. In the midst of this abundance and variety, the Belmont Theater District — the largest theater district in Chicago — is home to a few showstopping venues and performances that stand out from the rest.
With the holiday season comes vibrant lighting, extravagant decorations and joyful crowds. And in these gleeful times, Lakeview is one of the best neighborhoods to partake in festive celebrations.
The beloved tradition returns this year to celebrate the holidays with 20 show-stopping Lakeview locations. Each bar brings its own unique twist on a festive theme.
Visitors are promised fully decorated spaces filled with costumed performers, cheery music and holiday-inspired food and drinks throughout the season. The participating bars will be sure to fulfill your craving to celebrate the holidays over the next few weeks and some long after the start of the new year. While some of the pop-ups run through February, others will end with the beginning of the new year. And, due to the popularity of the favorite tradition, many of the participating businesses are reservation only, so make sure to check their availability before making plans for a fun evening out.
The holiday favorite celebrates culture and is beloved by locals and tourists alike. And, since the celebration can be found in two locations this year, at Daley Plaza downtown and Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, residents at Optima Lakeview and Optima Signature have prime access to the festivities just blocks away from their door.
Visitors have flocked to Chicago to visit the Christkindlmarket since its founding in , and today, the festival attracts more than one million visitors every year. The unique outdoor market takes inspiration from one of the first outdoor exchanges of its kind from 16th century Nuremberg, Germany, which shares its namesake. The festival embraces its Germanic heritage and brings international charm to a local scale. Traditional architecture mirroring the original outdoor markets is key to the Christkindlmarket locations, and transports visitors into a winter wonderland.
Entangled in the classical architecture are ropes of vibrant lighting, garland and other merry trimmings, giving the market an extra spark of life. Exclusive vendors, both local and international, also fill the grounds at each location, selling their own authentically made gifts. Everything from intricately-carved nutcrackers to hand-knitted mittens can be discovered within both markets.
As employment and living spaces continue to blur, residents are seeking communities that foster technology for both entertainment and work purposes, empowering them to define the way they live.
At Optima, we are proud to share that our newest multifamily development, Optima Lakeview , meets those demands and is the first multifamily development to achieve the WiredScore Home Gold certification in North America.
The road to certification was an intense one, grounded in a rigorous evaluation process that focused on five essential aspects of modern living: masterplanning, infrastructure, services, monitoring and innovation. Every step of the way, we were impressed with the responsiveness of the Optima team, the excellence of their design, and their commitment to investing in future-proof technology for their residents.
Residents in Optima Lakeview will benefit from best-in-class digital connectivity features accessible across the entire seven-story development. The building will be home to a cellular repeater system to improve mobile performance even in the most confined locations.
With same-day sign-up and speed options available, residents will be able to stream movies, play games, digitally communicate with loved ones and start remote work the moment they move in. Each residence will also contain dedicated and protected media panels for telecommunications equipment.
To learn more about Optima Lakeview visit our website. To learn more about WiredScore Certification, please visit wiredscore. Throughout history, many features of design have supported that same principle. The extravagant feature was regularly included in many Roman construction feats and was often referred to as an oculus. One of the most famous skylights of its time, the oculus at the Pantheon in Rome, still welcomes vibrant rays into the church today.
Over time, glass became a sought-after resource for use in grand development features like the skylight. As the industrial revolution began, more and more innovative architectural advancements came into play, including the fabrication of architectural glass work, allowing a growing number of architects to experiment with skylight design. Because the Lakeview creative community has a long history of celebrating art and culture, even the most casual stroll through the neighborhood reveals an abundance of public art installations.
And thanks to the Lakeview Public Art Program, the neighborhood is growing its collection of murals and sculptures, while hosting cultural events and other artistic happenings that support emerging artists. The Lakeview Public Art Program is run by the Lakeview Public Art Committee, a diverse group of volunteers responsible for finding forward-thinking, culturally-aware artists.
Working in collaboration with Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area SSA 27, the Committee supports and advances the non-profit Friends of Lakeview , an organization dedicated to improving and enhancing public streets and spaces, creating memorable experiences, and promoting the neighborhood. Many of the artists whose work has been commissioned by the Lakeview Public Art Committee are Chicago natives themselves, like Anthony Lewellen; you can see his mural titled Lake View in the geographical heart of the neighborhood, at the corner of N.
Lincoln Ave. For this mural, the artist took inspiration from memories of growing up in Lakeview. This 4, square foot wall painting displays a girl holding binoculars looking at Lake Michigan with the rest of Chicago behind her. The girl personifies the neighborhood itself, as she looks toward a horizon of opportunity. Ashland Ave.
Maldonado drew inspiration from the fact that in the 18th century, this area of Lakeview was once inhabited by the Miami, Ottawa and Winnebago Native American tribes. Chicago is fortunate to have a rich architectural tradition. At Optima, we are grateful to be part of an ecosystem that appreciates thoughtful and purposeful design.
This collection offers a glimpse into the rich history of two buildings designed by renowned architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis H.
Though few connections are evident between the two structures at first glance, a deeper dive uncovers the rich relationship between the Garrick Theatre in Chicago and the Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo.
At the time of its completion in , the Garrick Theatre, with a capacity of 1, seats, was among the tallest buildings in Chicago. As the historic structure faded with time, its decline accelerated, and in , amid much controversy and disagreement, the theatre was razed and replaced with a parking structure. Reconstructing the Garrick uses stencils, fragments, drawings, photography and narrative to bring the lost architectural treasure back to life.
Wright and Martin both understood that an ordered, well-lit and harmonious environment would champion the workers. The five-story red brick building included numerous modernized mechanics, including air conditioning, built-in desk furniture and suspended toilets.
Deemed by critics and architects at the time as the finest commercial building in the world, the Larkin also seamlessly unified technology with the nature that surrounded it with its rooftop garden, recreation areas and water lily ponds. Unlike the Garrick, after years of deterioration, there was little fight to save the Larkin. However, today both buildings hold greater significance than ever before. The Gerrick and the Larkin prove how transcendent architecture is defined not only by its material and look, but also by the lasting impression it stamps into history.
Romanticism to Ruin is currently open to visitors Fridays and Saturdays through the end of December You can reserve tickets to the exhibit here. As our newest development, Optima Lakeview , nears completion, we are diving back into this beloved neighborhood. Here are just a few things that make Lakeview special to us at Optima and to the residents who call the neighborhood home.
A neighborhood favorite, Restaurant Week kicks things off each spring with a handful of specials on local menus, allowing foodies to explore Lakeview one dish at a time. In October, families take part in Trick or Treat Southport , with Halloween-themed activities for all ages. Lakeview has plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and theatres to satisfy all interests.
However, there are a few neighborhood staples that not many know about. Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. Near the exhibition space sits a neighborhood favorite for food, Del Seoul. The local restaurant fuses traditional American, Korean and Mexican food into a tasty menu unique to the city.
The annual tradition takes place on Halsted Street for six blocks, making it the largest outdoor street festival in the Midwest.
During the two-day festival that takes place in August, tourists and locals celebrate the community and enjoy local vendors, food, arts, crafts and music. Neighboring Lincoln Park offers virtually endless pastimes for everyone to enjoy. The Lincoln Park Zoo and landmark Lincoln Park Conservatory offer free admission and are filled with animals and lush greenery to enjoy throughout the year. Located just below the Zoo, dozens of sustainable local vendors sell fresh produce at the Green City Market from May through November, named one of the best markets in the nation.
Residents will find a number of accessible outdoor recreational activities just steps from Optima Lakeview. A short stroll down Lakeshore Drive West leads to a driving range, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum , and several beaches and restaurants near the lake. Kayakers and rowers have easy access to Diversey Harbor and South Lagoon, granting the perfect spot to spend a warm day.
Tennis and golf lovers can conveniently walk to the renowned Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course and various tennis courts that neighbor Optima Lakeview and are all open to the public. The opening of Optima Lakeview is fast approaching and we look forward to sharing more about this state-of-the-art development as it becomes part of the Lakeview community! Jogging is a wonderfully minimalist form of exercise that requires nothing more than a free slot of time, a good pair of running shoes and open space.
At Optima, it is our priority to build communities in and around accessible environments, where our residents can head out their doors to enjoy a run. There are many health benefits to the sport that might inspire you to give it a try.
A running club is a fantastic way to meet other runners, form community and stay motivated. Apps like Nike Run Club and Strava track time, distance, and offer guided runs and training programs for beginners and experienced joggers alike.
In Chicago, RRCA is a perfect option for residents in our Optima Signature and upcoming Optima Lakeview properties, given their incredible proximity to the lakefront trails. While jogging relieves pain and increases endorphins, making you happier in the moment, the long-term benefits are also significant. The stress your body endures while jogging actually improves your bone and muscle strength. A study conducted by Stanford University found that jogging increases longevity and reduces the risk of disability and chronic illness later in life.
The habit of regular jogging has been found to add 1 to 3 years to a lifespan. Alongside numerous physical benefits, jogging also supports mental wellbeing and overall neurological health. Jogging releases endorphins, which are mood increasing hormones that help to alleviate stress, depression, and leave one feeling calm and rejuvenated. Jogging can also be a meditative activity that helps clear the mind. As jogging indirectly improves mood and sleep, anxiety and stress levels fall.
This leads to sharper thinking and counteracts cognitive disorders like onset dementia. Jogging has also been found to create new brain cells and improve overall cognitive performance. Recent research completed by the British Journal of Sports Medicine discovered that jogging dramatically increases creativity.
The more you exercise, the more creative you become. As the activity becomes a regularity, jogging can provide clarity and focus, generating a flow of creativity and new ideas.
Jogging is one of many ways to stay active; it is a wonderful way to maintain your health and get outdoors. For those who jog regularly, the health benefits expand far beyond the immediate moment and leave a lasting impact for years. One of our latest projects, Optima Lakeview , is in the midst of a neighborhood filled with interesting, iconic Chicago history.
Within the Lakeview neighborhood is Wrigleyville, named after the home of the Chicago Cubs. At the turn of the 20th century, the site of Wrigley Field was originally home to the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary.
At the same time, Lakeview was rapidly growing into a place for recreation and escape from the city; the once-quiet neighborhood was starting to change. The seminary sold the land, and developers started envisioning its future use. Around , the owners of the Federal League, a minor league across six cities, secured the lease of the land.
One of the owners, Charles Weeghman, commissioned a team of architects to design the stadium, which took just two months to complete. By , the stadium — named Weeghman Park — was hosting its first major-league games. He purchased the existing Cubs franchise and moved the team to his own stadium.
The Cubs played their first home game in Lakeview in Wrigley hired the original architects to expand the existing structure to accommodate crowds and re-named the stadium to Wrigley Field. Over the years, the stadium saw plenty of other expansions and renovations, as did its surrounding neighborhood. Wrigley Field had such a magnetic pull that the community around it eventually became Wrigleyville.
Streets, bars, restaurants and entertainment were all inspired by baseball, the Cubs and Wrigley Field. Today, Wrigley Field is renowned as one of the oldest and most iconic Major League Baseball parks in the country.
With the snow and cold finally behind us in Chicago, citydwellers are finally — once again — able to enjoy the warmer weather. The default routine is for most people to hunker down and avoid the cold, but we had a different vision in mind for our latest project. As we were designing Optima Lakeview , we wanted the amenity spaces to actually embrace the cold.
The Skydeck at Optima Lakeview will be one-of-a-kind, built for year-round use with plenty of ways to stay physically and mentally healthy, even in the dead of winter. The Optima Lakeview Skydeck will include heated, spa-grade plunge and swimming pools, and heaters and fire pits for staying cozy, even on chilly nights.
Our design process was highly inspired by ski resorts, and how one can go from hopping off the slopes to jumping into a hot tub. The space will also feature a glass-enclosed party room and grills, perfect for entertaining. Stay tuned for more updates on Optima Lakeview, or learn more here. We enjoy creating communities with amenities to support a well-rounded, vibrant lifestyle.
Many of our properties, including Optima Kierland , Optima Signature , and under-construction Optima Lakeview include yoga studios as part of our impressive amenity stack. Yoga is a low-impact exercise method, as well as a mindfulness practice, that brings with it a wide-ranging array of health benefits.
Here are just a few:. Yoga has been demonstrated to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Going through the slow, gentle movements and deep breathing exercises increases blood flow and warms up your muscles. Holding poses helps you develop better core strength and in turn, improves your posture. And as you stretch your muscles with each pose, you also increase your range of motion and flexibility.
Overall, the impact of this exercise leads to increased bodily awareness as well. Yoga has been recommended for those going through an illness, recovering from surgery of living with a chronic condition. Stretching your lower back through the various poses is believed to help relieve pain and improve flexibility overall during the healing process. And for those with arthritis: gentle yoga has shown to ease some discomfort when it comes to those tender, swollen joints.
As a practice grounded in body-mind-spirit connection, yoga naturally has an impact on your mental health as well as your physical health. It also provides a boost to your overall energy and mood levels, producing better alertness and enthusiasm in its wake. In all of our apartment communities, indoor basketball courts help achieve those goals. Integrated into our extensive amenity floors, indoor basketball at Optima helps residents stay healthy while having fun. Basketball courts will also be part of the 40, square feet of amenity spaces at our latest project, Optima Lakeview.
Each court is designed to seamlessly flow with the Modernist design of all of our spaces. And to accommodate the interests of our residents, many courts are now being striped for pickleball use. Along with being an in-demand recreational amenity, basketball has quite a few health benefits for those interested in playing. Although many may have played as kids, there are plenty of perks to getting into basketball as an adult.
Playing basketball requires agility, strength and stamina, so it naturally builds muscular endurance and healthy bones. It also helps improve balance and coordination and like many other regular physical activities, it boosts heart health. Our favorite benefit of basketball might have to be the team spirit and communications needed to play the game. We hope that all of our amenity spaces — our indoor courts included — make space for camaraderie and community, especially during a time when many are craving them.
From new novices to life-long players, indoor basketball at Optima provides a welcomed escape to relax, play and stay active for our residents. So what exactly are those benefits? A mixed-use building MXD is a building with three or more significantly-sized, revenue-producing businesses, whether those businesses are offices, retail stores, restaurants or other hospitality locales.
The purpose of MXDs is to maximize the efficiency and value of a limited space, especially in urban areas, where space is in high demand. In addition to the underway Optima Lakeview, many other Optima projects are also mixed-use buildings.
Introducing mixed-use buildings into a neighborhood means retail space is closer than ever to residential. For residents, this translates into a more pedestrian-friendly experience: their needs are accessible and within walking distance. For the environment, increased walkability also means less pollution from transportation.
And for business-owners, their storefronts gain increased exposure as people stroll by, leading to increased sales and success. Overall, mixed-use buildings lead to a stronger sense of community and better quality of life for both residents and businesses. At Optima, we make the most of our retail space by thoughtfully hand-selecting each business. Retail space in our residential buildings is yet another amenity that serves to enhance the lives not just of our own residents, but of the surrounding community, too.
One of the many reasons we love Lakeview — one of our newest Optima communities with the construction of Optima Lakeview — is its thriving, engaging art scene. Year Round by Mauricio Ramirez at N. Photo courtesy of Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. Each piece has its own unique personality, many designed and executed by local artists. We love how the colorful artwork creates such a vibrant, welcoming feel to the neighborhood.
In a typical year, you can find art from more than artists at this annual event and Lakeview tradition. The summer festival also features music performances and fare from local restaurants. In , the festival was moved online and turned into a virtual showcase, which you can still check out.
For little artists, Kidcreate Studio offers classes, camps and art-themed parties for ages 18 months to 12 years. Our latest underway project, Optima Lakeview , is a transit-oriented development in the vibrant Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. When it comes to city design, transit-oriented development is a type of urban development that maximizes the amount of residential, business and leisure space within walking distance of public transport, including buses, trains or subways.
After WWII, the mass production of automobiles allowed more people to move to the suburbs, and also created highly congested cities and roads. City planners and officials called for mass-transit use in urban areas, and federal funding was allocated to cities in need of new systems.
New hubs of public transit were followed by housing and businesses, which helped create concentrated communities that benefited from the walkability.
As urban planning grew and expanded as a practice, the term transit-oriented development was coined, and many cities and industry professionals have since spent time, resources and research to pinpoint how TODs lead to vibrant communities. As an initial response to the increase in vehicles going in and out of cities, TODs have successfully reduced congestion in cities, and reaped the environmental benefits. With more commuters and residents taking trains, TODs create a sustainable alternative to getting around.
Less cars create a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment, creating options for healthier lifestyles. And with more foot traffic, local businesses have a greater chance of thriving. Residential buildings play a huge part in creating transit-oriented communities. As a transit-oriented development, Optima Lakeview combines residential, commercial retail and leisure space, all within walking distance of an abundance of public transportation options.
Many of our properties, including Optima Kierland, Optima Sonoran Village, Optima Signature, and the in-development Optima Lakeview include swimming pools as part of our impressive amenity stack. Spending time swimming is the perfect leisurely activity as well as a great fitness option with a wide-ranging array of health benefits. Water is times more dense than air, and spending 30 minutes in a pool is actually worth the equivalent of 45 minutes doing a similar workout on land.
Because of this, swimming is an intensive form of fitness that works your entire body. The activity, which engages arms, legs and core all at once, has a head-to-toe impact that leads to muscle toning, endurance building and strength building. In addition to the external impact, swimming does great things for your internal and overall health.
It improves the cardiovascular system, leading to a stronger heart, lungs and circulatory system. This also helps guard against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, as well as helping to control blood pressure and blood sugar.
Experts even say that swimming can help reduce pain and improve recovery from injuries. Research shows that those who swim regularly experience better sleep at night. In addition to being a restful activity, swimming also serves to boost your mood.
By exercising, your body is releasing endorphins and increasing your metabolic rate, which leads to both improved mood levels and improved energy levels. Since announcing our plans for Optima Lakeview in , the new development has been surrounded by media buzz.
In addition, Optima Lakeview features two conference spaces and a business center, as well as several indoor and outdoor seating areas and multiple technology providers from which residents can choose. When construction began in mid-October, BisNow was on the scene, reporting the groundbreaking news. Hovey shared with BisNow :. Both inside and out, Optima Lakeview is very much about drawing people in and helping them stay connected — either with the surrounding community or within the building itself.
Read the full feature here. Here are just a few of the highlights:. This was a big year of growth for us with many exciting projects. Parking is easy. Yards are well-kept. Car is needed. See All what locals say. Learn more about our methodology. Dog Owners. Trulia User. Resident 1y ago.
Vet is right on the main road and very popular. Lots to do to keep your dog active. Sooooooooooooooo fun". I'm now making my way back to the area bc I miss everything about it. The festivals, the night life, the restraints. Everything is within a 5 mile radius.
Plus public transportation in this area is really good. Amazing events year round. Friendly neighbors. Something for everyone, regardless of what you are into. Lake is only a few blocks away and so are the great restaurants and bars on Halsted and Wrigleyville!!
Loads of pups in the area and thankfully the owners clean up after them. I take the right to the loop and then hop on the green line to get to my office in the West Loop". Grocery stores are walking distance and the lake as well! Lincoln Park zoo is just steps away.
Love how close we are to the lake and how active the area is. Everything is close to get to. I can be congested at rush hours or when festivals are in force. Lots of families here to feel like a community. It is very dog friendly and my Lucy loves it. I from Los Angeles and will always have a concerned about dark streets. Lakeview is very safe and friendly. It is a dog friendly neighborhood and very intimate place to meet other dog owners.
Resident 2y ago. Many options available from train, bus and taxi. A lot summer festivals and summer street events. Best neighborhood to live ". This neighborhood has the advantage of downtown living in terms or shops, restaurants and diversity and yet it is quiet, safe and private for family living. Parks and Michigan lake is walking distance. It is great: you can walk everywhere and there is everything you can think of in the neighborhood.
Many businesses have dog food and water outside in dog bowls and there are a couple shops spread around specifically for dog needs and products. Everyone is pretty friendly and there are lots of dogs". Also it is very easy to get around the city from here by bus or L". Resident 3y ago. Easy access to the lake, easy access to broadway and Belmont.
The air and water show is the most amazing view from my building. We are directly in the flight path. Best neighborhood ever. Some young people on the weekends make noise. We call the cops if they cannot respect the tranquility of the neighborhood.
Great area to live and very dog friendly. Safe and quiet. Perfect for dogs too. Close to the park, lake front and playgrounds. Brennemann Elementary School. GreatSchools Rating. Parent Rating Average. I would not recommend this principal as she really destroys the integrity of the school. Parent Review 3y ago. Greeley Elementary School.
Things where very different before school changed principals. Nettelhorst Elementary School. This school is dirty, disorganized, and lacks leadership and diversity of thought. Parent Review 2y ago. PK-8 Private Students.
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