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I'm simply obsessed with Chicago
Currently in Chicago for work—first time back since 2018—and wow, this might be the cleanest major city in America. Even the CTA trains feel well-kept.
The people are friendly, the vibe is unpretentious, and the downtown/architecture is epic (no news there). What strikes me about the buildings is how absolutely colossal in scale they are. I'm also happy to see the Loop busy post-pandemic...I'd heard a lot about how it had become a ghost down for a while, but from what I can see, the downtown feels very busy and vibrant again with plenty of office workers about.
I also love the endless lakefront parkland that goes up the coast. It's very well maintained and manicured.
I’ve been staying up in Lakeview and now Ravenswood—so many young people around. And the affordability here is wild. Yesterday I grabbed a sandwich for $12. In LA that same sandwich would be pushing $20.
I genuinely don’t get why this city isn’t more of an international destination or why more coastal folks aren’t moving here en masse. Real estate is shockingly affordable by comparison. Yes, the winters are harsh, but come on—bundle up and deal with it. I'm strongly considering buying a condo here (I've seen prices for condos $200k-$400k in really nice areas) and renting it out since I can't afford real estate in LA at the moment.
Chicagoans, you should be proud. This city is so underrated for the punch it packs. Hope to spend more time here in thanks to new clients that I have here.
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