(Visited 6,048 times, 1 visits today)
The first Old Town Park tower opened in 2018 on the site of the former Atrium Village. When completed, the redeveloped Old Town Park will consist of three new high-rises along with townhomes, retail space, a 2-acre park, and the original Atrium Village mid-rise.
Construction on the 32-story, 405-unit apartment tower at 1140 N Wells St, began early in 2016 and occupancy began in the summer of 2018. The second tower is expected to begin pre-leasing early in 2020.
The redevelopment team includes Vancouver-based Onni Group as the developer, Onni Contracting as the general contractor, and Hartshorne Plunkard as the architecture firm.
The apartments
Old Town Park offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Floor plans and near real-time rent and availability info are online.
The apartments have high-ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and plank flooring throughout. A number of the units have balconies.
The apartments have a very high level of finishes. Kitchens have cabinet-front Bosch appliances. All of the apartments have in-unit washer / dryers.
Closets have custom organizers.
Old Town Park also offers short-term (30 days or more) furnished apartments.
Views. Old Town Park has expansive views in most directions.
Amenities, services, policies
Old Town Park has very extensive amenities.
The large landscaped pool deck has a whirpool, grilling stations, a dog park, a children’s play area, and a basketball court.
The fitness center has a wide variety of cardio- and strength-training equipment, and a yoga studio.
There are multiple resident lounge areas opening to the pool deck.
A separate party room can accommodate large and small social gatherings, and there’s an adjacent demonstration kitchen.
The co-working space has coffee service, computer workstations, and a private conference room.
The gaming room has a wide array of options to entertain residents.
The spa has sauna and steam rooms, and a massage room.
There are both indoor and outdoor play spaces for children.
Old Town Park is pet-friendly. It has on-site management, maintenance and leasing staff and 24/7 door staff.
The location
Old Town Park has a keystone location that affords residents walkable access to the Gold Coast, Old Town and River North neighborhoods. The immediate area has a strong appeal to all age groups.
Shopping. Residents of Old Town Park have several major grocery stores nearby, in addition to the popular seasonal farmers market on Division St.
A new flagship Jewel Foods recently opened a block from the building at Clark and Division, and there’s a seasonal farmers market just east of Jewel.
The upscale Plum Market is a block north on Wells St. Target is a few blocks west on Division St. A number of convenience stores and delis are near the building.
CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are a few minutes’ walk east of the building.
Oak Street boutiques, Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile shops and Water Tower Place are a few minutes’ walk from the building.
Dining, nightlife, entertainment. Old Town Park residents are within a short walk of three major clusters of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues along Wells Street, Division Street and Rush Street.
The pedestrian-friendly Wells Street strip that begins just north of the property is packed with popular bars, sidewalk cafes and comedy clubs, and still retains a few of the quirky shops from its days as a tourist destination in the 60s and 70s.
A few blocks east of Old Town Park is the storied Division Street nightlife strip, home to Mothers, the legendary Butch McGuire’s and more than a dozen other establishments.
The Rush Street triangle that frames Mariano Park is one of the most vibrant people-watching, drinking and dining scenes in Chicago.
Parks, recreation. Old Town Park residents have good access to a wide range of parks and recreational activities.
Oak Street Beach and the 18-mile lakefront trail are about a 10-minute walk east.
Lincoln Park, home to the Zoo, Conservatory, North Avenue Beach and a host of playing fields and other attractions, is three quarters of a mile north east. It’s one of the greatest urban playgrounds in the nation.
Washington Square Park, a tranquil gem, is a few blocks southeast of Atrium Village.
Seward Park, half a block west, has ball fields and basketball courts for more active recreation.
Transportation. Public transportation from the location is outstanding.
The CTA Red Line stop at Division, a block to the east, provides easy access to the Loop and Cubs and White Sox ballparks.
A variety of CTA bus routes criss-cross the area along Division, Wells and LaSalle Streets.
Access to I-90/94 and the rest of the city’s expressway grid can be slow along Division St during peak hours. If you’re southbound or headed for the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), Ontario St is a better option.
A ZipCar location is a block away from Old Town Park. Taxis and ride-sharing services are easily accessible.
The competition
You’ll find additional options at YoChicago’s comprehensive Old Town / Near North apartment guide.
Note: Old Town Park is a YoChicago advertiser.