The neighborhood commonly known as Wicker
Park is located north of Division, south
of North Avenue, west of Ashland and east
of Western.
In the 1970 the area reached
a low point, however in the 80’s community
development groups created affordable housing
in the area. This brought in many artists
who were attracted by the areas cheap studio
space. Following the artists was intriguing
mix of nightclubs, cafés, boutiques, theaters,
coffeehouses, cutting-edge galleries and
small businesses. Many of the artists however
can no longer afford to live in the area.
Division Street has blossomed and now rivals
the north side business district at six
corners (North, Damen and Division Streets).
The area is now filled with converted lofts,
new condos, brownstones, two- and three-
flats, and mini-mansions. The CTA Blue Line
runs down Milwaukee Ave. and stops in the
heart of Wicker Park at North Ave. There
is a second stop at Division and Ashland.
The 90/94 Kennedy Expressway is only a few
blocks away on the East end of the neighborhood.
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that give you some insight into the current
market conditions in Wicker Park. To get
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