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a map of Logan Square
Just five miles to the Northwest of the Loop, the prominent historical boulevards and large bungalow-style homes characterize Logan Square. In 1837, “City Set in a Garden” became Chicago’s motto and Logan Square became the visual center of the motto. A city planning system divided an extensive system of boulevards into 21 sections. Starting South of the city at Lake Street, this system connected the following parks: Gage, Douglas, Humboldt Park, Washington, Garfield, Sherman, and McKinley. It stopped when it reached Logan Boulevard. The string of boulevards and parks has become to be known as Chicago's “Emerald Necklace.” Today, the neighborhood is home to a diverse population, as well as a younger, progressive crowd comprising of college-educated artists and professionals primarily from middle-class backgrounds who are attracted to the diversity and bohemian lifestyle. The area is satuarated with restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and bistros. With relatively inexpensive housing and rent available, this neighborhood is a favorite for students, artists, and working-class citizens. More elaborate, stylish, and expensive houses and mansions line historic Logan Boulevard. (Bucktown) This northwest Chicago neighborhood was originally an innovative, starving artist community. Over time, Bucktown has begun to appeal to more young professionals. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older single-family homes, new builds with edgy architecture, and converted industrial loft spaces. Refurbished condiminum units are popping up throughout the neighborhood. The changing nature of the area has lead to a variety of chic and bohemian stores, art galaries, night clubs, and eclectic retaurants. Bucktown and Wicker Park make up what has been deemed the “hipster” neighborhoods of Chicago. Bucktown gets its name from the large number of goats raised in the neighborhood during the 19th century, as a male goat is called a buck.
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