Hyde Park/Woodlawn real estate, attractions, things to do and more!
Hyde Park/Woodlawn is home to an eclectic mix of artists, intellectuals, students and businesspeople- a true melting pot of cultures, ideas and viewpoints that creates a rich backdrop to a uniquely Chicago lifestyle. A number of cultural gems are located near Woodlawn, including The Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Oriental Institute. Located o
01/26/2018
https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/1/25/16932984/university-chicago-new-dorm-opening-transform-woodlawn
University of Chicago makes good on promise of Hogwarts-style dorm life The university is in the final phase of a decade-long plan to remake dorm life on campus
01/01/2018
Happy 2018! It's Finals time now in the Curbed Cup. Vote again for Woodlawn. South Loop had a pretty big lead but Woodlawn is gaining ground fast. Will Woodlawn take the crown for the second year in a row?? Cast your vote...polls close tomorrow!
Curbed Cup Finals! (1) Woodlawn vs. (3) South Loop The final matchup features two South Side neighborhoods
12/28/2017
Cast another vote for Woodlawn. It's the Final Four! 🏀
Curbed Cup Final Four: (1) Woodlawn vs. (4) Logan Square Which neighborhood should advance to the Finals? Vote now!
12/12/2017
It's that time of year again...
Vote for Woodlawn! Polls close this afternoon!
Curbed Cup 1st round: (1) Woodlawn vs. (16) Bowmanville The polls are open only for 24 hours. Get your vote in!
09/14/2017
Woodlawn Home Values Soar As Obama Library Draws New Interest To Area Woodlawn is as hot as parts of New York City and San Francisco right now, Redfin reports.
06/15/2017
An older story here but still worth sharing in case you missed it!
"Options being considered for the station at 63rd Street include new canopies, lighting and reconfigured stairs, as well as a sign to identify the Woodlawn community. The project will promote the station as a 'gateway' to the community".
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cta-cottage-grove-rehab-0425-20170424-story.html
CTA, city plan renovation of Cottage Grove Green Line station The CTA and the city on Monday announced plans to renovate the Cottage Grove Green Line station and the surrounding area.
06/07/2017
In case you missed the article that ran last week:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/president-barack-obama-librarys-real-estate-buzz/
President Barack Obama library's real estate buzz KAPOS: Real estate brokers say buzz about the Obama Presidential Library is growing and lifting area sale prices too.
04/27/2017
Jewel-Osco grocery store announced for Woodlawn Following yesterday’s announcement of upgrades for nearby Green Line station, the City of Chicago and Jewel-Osco have revealed a plan to bring a new grocery store to the South Side’s Woodlawn.
03/22/2017
Great read on Woodlawn's history and what's on the horizon.
http://chicago.curbed.com/2017/3/21/14999014/obama-library-chicago-south-side-development
In Chicago’s Woodlawn, community development sparks talk of neighborhood renewal Can an Obama Library bump add more momentum to the city’s South Side?
01/26/2017
Chicago South Side Neighborhood Predicted to be Top Market in 2017. http://bit.ly/2kpvE8C
01/03/2017
Woodlawn Wins the Cup!
http://chicago.curbed.com/2017/1/3/14151092/chicago-neighborhood-of-the-year-woodlawn
And now, your Curbed Cup neighborhood of the year: Woodlawn The South Side underdog faced stiff competition but reigned supreme in this year’s contest.
09/19/2016
Woodlawn Rediscovered By For-Profit Developers; 30 Homes Planned Architects better known for Bucktown's boom are planning work in Woodlawn.