Streeterville

Gunrunner George Streeter grounded his ship full of weapons in 1886 in Chicago. “Streeter, through forgery and other manipulative means, attempted to steal 186 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline from various owners. Failing in his efforts to defraud wealthy landowners, he turned to selling the disputed land to uninformed buyers. – Wikipedia“. This Chutzpah is what Chicago is notorious for. Today It’s comprised of hospitals, condos, Navy Pier, and shoreline high rises with 100% unobstructed views. Bennet Park anchors the glass, concrete, and steel location, attempting to create a neighborhood feel. Northwestern Hospital has a spanning campus here. Because of this, it is a popular destination for doctors and med students looking for a walkable commute.

You can get your groceries at Whole Foods, Jewel, or Trader Joes. Bockwinkel’s Grocery exists in some of the area buildings so you don’t have to leave the building for essentials. When you’re ready for larger purchases, step out to Michigan Ave.

Cards Against Humanity’s Andy Kushnir’s take on the neighborhood: 

Welcome to your new tower in the sky! Look down upon the plebeians as they scour the streets in search of parking while your Benz awaits you in a heated parking garage. If you’re feeling brave, saunter out onto the tourist hellscape that is Navy Pier, where you can choose from a variety of ways to die, from choking on Bubba Gump popcorn shrimp, to falling off the ferris wheel, to getting trampled by a stampede of tourists from Iowa desperate to make their architectural boat tour. You live in the heart of the action, of what? Who cares! You have been given the elite power of being able to stand on the Lakeshore path, point at your building, and say, “I am a 45-year-old single bachelor who lives alone in that $650,000 2 bed 2 bath condo.” And nothing is sad about that!