The Neighbourhood: East Village

East Village sits near central Chicago and shows a mix of homes and businesses. Millennium Park draws many visitors for public art and a large lawn. Navy Pier contains the Centennial Wheel and seasonal fairs on the lake. Lincoln Park offers paths, zoo spaces, and green views along the water. Restaurants like Alinea, Girl & the Goat, and Lou Malnati's serve a range of meals to locals and tourists. Bars such as The Aviary and The Violet Hour offer crafted drinks and small seats. Parks like Maggie Daley Park and Grant Park provide play fields and event space. Chicago Riverwalk gives walking routes, seating, and river views. Transit options include CTA buses, the Blue Line, and Metra trains that link to other neighborhoods. Cyclists use bike lanes and Divvy stations across this district. Shops and cafes occupy many ground floors to meet daily needs. Community centers and churches host local meetings and classes. Builders added new housing and renovated older brick buildings in recent years. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.

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East Village sits near central Chicago and shows a mix of homes and businesses. Millennium Park draws many visitors for public art and a large lawn. Navy Pier contains the Centennial Wheel and seasonal fairs on the lake. Lincoln Park offers paths, zoo spaces, and green views along the water. Restaurants like Alinea, Girl & the Goat, and Lou Malnati's serve a range of meals to locals and tourists. Bars such as The Aviary and The Violet Hour offer crafted drinks and small seats. Parks like Maggie Daley Park and Grant Park provide play fields and event space. Chicago Riverwalk gives walking routes, seating, and river views. Transit options include CTA buses, the Blue Line, and Metra trains that link to other neighborhoods. Cyclists use bike lanes and Divvy stations across this district. Shops and cafes occupy many ground floors to meet daily needs. Community centers and churches host local meetings and classes. Builders added new housing and renovated older brick buildings in recent years. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.