New Homes Magazine named Lakeshore East Chicago’s best new planned community in its May issue.
The $4 billion Lakeshore East community is planned around a central six-acre park, and about 40 percent of the overall land will remain open space. That took some planning, considering that Lakeshore East could include nearly 5,000 residential units, 2.2 million square feet of commercial space, 1,500 hotel rooms, 770,000 square feet of retail and an elementary school when complete.
Of course, open space, smart planning and good sightlines would be meaningless with poor building designs. Thankfully, the community’s new high-rises feature sharp designs with great lines, lots of glass and terrific views.
Read more in “Chicago’s best new homes.”
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