Apartments for Rent in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL
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Renter's guide to Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

Home to the Marx Brothers and steeped in rich jazz history, Bronzeville sits on the south side of Chicago in an underdeveloped section that is growing fast thanks to its newly revitalized beaches, nature trails, and the 31^st Street Harbor, which received a Fabien Cousteau Blue Award for its energy-efficient construction. Bronzeville, Chicago is 5-miles south of the job-laden Chicago Loop. With Lake Michigan to its east, Hyde Park to the south, and Bridgeport to the west, Bronzeville offers a delightful mix of eager new business fronts, world-famous monuments, and classic Victorian Era architecture – in other words, it’s an affordable neighborhood for young up-and-comings to settle down and call home.

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Things to do in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

There’s an abundance of fun things to do in Bronzeville. Family attractions in Bronzeville include the Bronzeville Children’s Museum (for African-American cultural teachings) and Ellis Park, which has a full-sized pool, gymnasium, and workout facilities in its Arts and Recreation Center. Other cultural attractions and points of interest include the Victory Monument, and the Stephen A. Douglas Tomb.

For the best places to eat in Bronzeville, check out the Southern delicacies at Pearl’s Place, the smoked specialties at Honey 1 BBQ, and the upscale soul food at Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles. “Shop-o-holics” will especially enjoy the Lake Meadows Shopping Center.

Bronzeville, Chicago, IL employment & economy

Bronzeville is currently undergoing a massive revitalization effort that focuses primarily on the retail and hospitality industries. An official redevelopment plan is in effect until 2022, at which point the area will be fully transformed into a thriving tourism haven that capitalizes on its rich jazz history. In the meantime, residents primarily commute to the Chicago Loop.

Education in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

The Illinois Institute of Technology and the Northeastern Illinois University offer two exciting and different career-training options, and the Bronzeville Scholastic Institute engages students with an abundance of college preparation courses. The Chicago Military Academy, located at the Eighth Regiment Armory, supplies a 4-year high school educational experience with rigid discipline.