The Neighbourhood: Kenwood

Kenwood sits on Chicago’s South Side near Lake Michigan. Jackson Park offers large green space and walking paths. Promontory Point provides lake views and a grassy slope for picnics. Museum of Science and Industry attracts visitors with interactive exhibits. DuSable Museum of African American History presents local history and art. Valois Restaurant serves diner food to residents and students. Medici hosts casual meals and coffee. Promontory operates a concert hall and bar for evening events. Navy Pier draws people to rides like the Centennial Wheel and to seasonal fairs. Metra Electric District connects the neighborhood to downtown and the south suburbs. CTA buses run along major routes and link to other train lines. Lakefront Trail gives space for runners and cyclists. Small shops and cafes support daily needs near campus and homes. University of Chicago brings cultural events and research institutions to the area. Community groups host farmers markets and neighborhood meetings in parks. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up the largest share.

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Kenwood sits on Chicago’s South Side near Lake Michigan. Jackson Park offers large green space and walking paths. Promontory Point provides lake views and a grassy slope for picnics. Museum of Science and Industry attracts visitors with interactive exhibits. DuSable Museum of African American History presents local history and art. Valois Restaurant serves diner food to residents and students. Medici hosts casual meals and coffee. Promontory operates a concert hall and bar for evening events. Navy Pier draws people to rides like the Centennial Wheel and to seasonal fairs. Metra Electric District connects the neighborhood to downtown and the south suburbs. CTA buses run along major routes and link to other train lines. Lakefront Trail gives space for runners and cyclists. Small shops and cafes support daily needs near campus and homes. University of Chicago brings cultural events and research institutions to the area. Community groups host farmers markets and neighborhood meetings in parks. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up the largest share.