New Home Notebook

Located at the edge of Chicago’s Loop, it’s hard to imagine a location with more convenient transportation options than the new Ralph Johnson-designed condo, 235 Van Buren .

All of the Loop is within walking or biking distance, and the El and subway lines are around the corner, just a few short blocks away, as are Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center for suburban rail connections.

The reconstruction of the Congress / Wacker interchange is great for those who are car-oriented, which has afforded incredibly easy access to Chicago’s expressway grid from 235 Van Buren.

Or, for a fun commute, hop a water taxi from Union Station to Michigan Avenue from May through September.

A closer look at these options in available in this sponsored video.

With the building under new ownership, and having been renamed the Park Michigan to reflect its new look, the sleek, international-style apartment tower at 1212 South Michigan Ave in the South Loop is nearing the completion of a makeover.

Park Michigan residents will have walkable access to Chicago’s cultural institutions, Soldier Field and a wide variety of dining and nightlife options, as well as Grant Park at their front door and a Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Target and an El stop to the rear.

Join us for a look at one of the spacious, light-filled model apartments and the unbroken views of Lake Michigan to the east and Chicago’s great cityscape to the west in this sponsored video.