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The Latest News from NEMA Chicago.

The Romantics' Guide to Autumn in Chicago

Autumn is nearly here, and a crisp breeze off Lake Michigan is bringing the most romantic season to the Windy City. From steaming cups of coffee and cocoa to iconic cultural hot spots to elegant dinners, Chicago easily provides a date-worthy day on the town, and there’s no better home base for exploring the city than the new Downtown Chicago apartments at NEMA. Keep reading for our guide to creating the ideal fall day for love, all centered around the luxury homes at NEMA Chicago on the southern end of Grant Park.

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NEMA Chicago Outdoor Brunching Guide

Brunch is a cherished weekend institution — the best way to celebrate the end of a long week or relax before the next begins. The downtown Chicago rentals at NEMA Chicago are just around the corner from some of the city’s best brunch destinations. From mimosas and bloody marys to buttermilk pancakes and eggs Benedict, these neighborhood favorites offer brunch staples with their own distinctive twist, and cater to the mood and craving of the day.

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Turn Your South Loop Luxury Apartment Into a Virtual Classroom

This year, the back-to-school experience will be unlike anything students have known in the past. For many, e-learning will be the norm, and courses will take place in a virtual classroom. Others will find themselves in traditional learning spaces made unfamiliar due to health safety protocols. Put simply, the process of learning has changed. And the developments, born of necessity, have made it a larger and more inclusive experience. Residents of the South Loop Chicago rentals at NEMA Chicago have the opportunity to take part in the unique educational trends now unfolding. And their classrooms can be practically anywhere — including the many comfortable and technologically equipped spaces found in the building they call home.

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NEMA Wellness: Enhancing Mindfulness

The key to staying refreshed and ready to tackle each day is taking a well-deserved midday break. The South Loop Chicago apartments at NEMA Chicago are perfectly appointed for moments of relaxation, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let light stream in all day and frame spectacular views—sure to inspire calm and reflection. Select residences also feature private balconies and terraces, ideal for taking in fresh air and basking in the sun. NEMA Chicago residents can also turn to one of the simplest wellness techniques around—the ancient art of meditation—for a mindfulness practice to add to their daily routine.

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Home Cooking at NEMA Chicago

Nothing is quite as satisfying as cooking a homemade meal from scratch. From collecting fresh ingredients at the Windy City’s farmers markets to dicing, marinating, and braising, each step in the process expands your culinary know-how. Residents of the South Loop apartments at NEMA Chicago can take their cooking to the next level in their stunning luxury kitchens, equipped with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances and quartz counters.

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Summer In and Around Chicago

Chicago is a wonderful city in any season, but its riverside attractions, world-beating burgers, and inspiring architecture create a specific summertime cool. Looking to make the most of Chicago and its environs over the next few months? Here are some ways to do just that while preserving social distancing.

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The Great Outdoors Around Chicago

Feeling cooped up? Craving the great outdoors? A trip into the country might not be practical right now—but let’s not forget that Chicago’s South Loop is peppered with some amazing green spaces and parks. Make a point of getting out of your apartment once in a while for some much needed outside activity.

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Support Black-Owned Restaurants in the South Loop

Across Chicago, people are joining in solidarity, donating to organizations working against racism, learning from black organizers, thinkers, artists, and writers, and finding concrete ways to address racial injustice. Frequenting local restaurants, including takeout and delivery options, is one practical way to assist the local black community—and NEMA Chicago residents have an incredible array of delicious eats to choose from, right in the South Loop.

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NEMA Fitness: Staying in Shape

As social distancing guidelines become a routine part of daily life, and the outside world shrinks while we shelter in place, the NEMA Fitness Team is here to help residents of their South Loop Chicago apartments stay fit during these uncertain times. Here are a few recommendations that will keep residents in good form for the foreseeable future.

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NEMA Inspires: Some Reading Recommendations for Your Free Time

With the COVID-19 virus keeping us all in our homes for days at a time, that stack of unread books beside the bed is beginning to look a little short. At NEMA Chicago, we want residents to live their best life, physically and intellectually. In fact, the NEMA Book Club kicked off this month with their newest read, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

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Keeping NEMA Safe from COVID-19

Safety Efforts: Protective masks for all staff Daily wellness & temperature checks for all staff Strict hand-washing procedures Dedicated sanitation team Touchless elevators and building entry/exit Contact-free package pick-up Staff offices separated Soft barriers created for Front Desks to promote social distancing

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NEMA Life: How NEMA Keeps You Safe (and Sane)

In these trying times, we could all use a helping hand. Fortunately, residents of the luxury South Loop rentals at NEMA Chicago have staff dedicated to making their home a safe and comfortable place to live.

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Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and More: What to Do in the South Loop This February

With the city still held in the clutches of winter, February in Chicago is a time best spent indoors — or at least swaddled in warm clothes. Fortunately, residents of the new South Loop Chicago rentals at the spectacular NEMA tower, are perfectly situated on the southern edge of Grant Park — just minutes from a host of fine restaurants and popular attractions. No matter how cold it gets, some of these great local spots are sure to draw residents from their cozy abodes.

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The NEMA Chicago Guide to Winter Fun in the South Loop

Snow has come to the Windy City, with white drifts filtering between the buildings in the Loop and piling up around the shores of Lake Michigan. While some Chicagoans may choose to spend most of the winter huddled indoors, brave city dwellers know that there’s a world of winter adventure waiting just beyond their heated lobby. Residents of the luxury apartment rentals at NEMA in Downtown Chicago have the best of both worlds, thanks to the tower’s central location and collection of cozy apartments for rent. So, strap on your boots, flip up that hood, and check out these winter activities around the South Loop!

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Pitcher Perfect

Looking for a happy hour that doesn’t take you too far from the Downtown rentals at NEMA Chicago? We’ll give you a tour of Motor Row Brewing, Adams Street Brewery, Moody Tongue, and Buddy Guy’s Legends for just a taste of the brews (ambiance and, in some cases, live music) on tap in the vicinity. And we’ll finish extremely close to home, just an elevator ride away, at The Station at NEMA Chicago.

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Your Me-Time Map of South Loop Chicago

Autumn is the perfect time to explore NEMA Chicago’s neighborhood and discover the local destinations that will become your favorite places to recharge, shop, and luxuriate. Spas like Elements Massage, DQ Luxury Reflexology Massage & Retreat, and the Chuan Spa at The Langham will make for a blissful stay-cation you can enjoy any day of the week near your South Loop Chicago luxury apartment.

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Bookstores in and Around South Loop

In a city as literary as Chicago, it's no surprise that two of the most beloved independent bookstores are not only still around but thriving. With both of them just a short ride or walk from the new rental apartments at NEMA Chicago in the South Loop, the right book for curling up with this fall is never far away. In fact, these are the kinds of bookstores where you might discover writers you would never have heard of otherwise, and where browsing can become an addictive way to spend an afternoon.

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Fall Festivities in South Loop | NEMA Chicago Blog

Fall is always an exciting and glamorous time in Chicago. The weather is crisp and brisk and the most fascinating and satisfying cultural events are afoot. Lucky for NEMA residents, many of these opportunities to enjoy great food and drink, stylish company, and fine art, will take place not far from the new apartments at NEMA Chicago in Chicago’s South Loop.

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