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From families who have been in the neighborhood for decades to a new influx of young professionals, Northcenter combines big-city life with a neighborly attitude. Community events such as the Northcenter Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series bring people from all walks of life together. Four Chicago Park District parks serve the neighborhood, and the recently renovated Northcenter Town Square has given the neighborhood another dynamic gathering place. You will also find plenty of organizations and service providers improving quality of life for veterans, youth, senior citizens and disabled neighbors, as well as religious communities for many faiths. Connected

A variety of transit options conveniently connect Northcenter to the whole city. Three CTA Brown Line stations, a nearby Ravenswood Metra station and key bus routes along Irving Park, Damen, Ashland and Western make Northcenter a hub for North Side travel. For more active commuters, Northcenter is one of the city’s most bike-friendly neighborhoods, with designated bike lanes on Damen Avenue, shared lanes on Lincoln and 17 bike-sharing stations located throughout the Northcenter neighborhood. Craveable

Whether you enjoy Michelin guide-acclaimed gastronomic delights, hidden neighborhood comfort-food dives or authentic regional cuisines from around the globe, Northcenter has mouthwatering dining options for all tastes. If you are looking for a drink afterwards, you can find everything from exquisite craft cocktails to $1 cans at one of more than 30 neighborhood bars and taverns. In 2016, The Hop Review readers named Northcenter the best Chicago neighborhood for beer. With acclaimed breweries like Begyle Brewing, Dovetail Brewery, Burning Bush and the incoming Hop Butcher, Northcenter is the beating heart of Chicago’s craft brew movement. You don’t have to go downtown or to Second City to enjoy a great night out at the theatre. Northcenter has some of the city’s best performing arts gems. Enjoy Chicago’s most beloved art form—improv comedy—at Cornservatory or Bughouse Theater. Music lovers will fall for Martyrs’, one of Chicago’s top spots for great local and national musical acts. Check out acclaimed live theatre right here at Windy City Playhouse and Ghostlight Ensemble, or visit any number of local pubs for captivating storytelling and “live lit” nights. In the summer, many of these storytelling and performance groups gather for open-air performances in the new Northcenter Town Square. And when it comes to locally-inspired shopping, Northcenter is one of Chicago’s “most creator-influenced neighborhoods,” according to Do312. Be sure to check out the “Makers and Merchants” row on Lincoln Avenue, south of Irving Park, for beautiful furniture, handmade accessories and more. Eclectic

Independent businesses and mom ‘n’ pop shops are the backbone of any community, and Northcenter has some of Chicago’s best hidden gems. From games and comic books to handmade jewelry and accessories; from craft brews to crafting supplies, your new favorite store is around the corner, so go ahead and treat yourself. Scholarly

Bell Elementary and Coonley Elementary are two of the finest schools in the Chicago Public School system. Ravenswood School, a fine arts-focused neighborhood magnet, has a fabulous school community. A robust private school selection rounds out your great education options, and the influx of new families has brought a number of new high-quality early childhood care centers to Northcenter.