Posted by admin | July 8, 2010 | No Comments » |
The residences in Magellan’s Lakeshore East development are well known for their amenities, like community swimming pools and gyms, but it’s the open spaces in Lakeshore East that make the Chicago townhomes for sale here so special. This development has carved out a six-acre oasis for Lakeshore East residents to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave their downtown neighborhood.
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Posted by admin | July 7, 2010 | No Comments » |
Residents of our Chicago apartments know that living in a green building is about more than just square feet of open space or dollars saved on energy bills. Living in a green building, with access to beautiful urban gardens and parks, takes your home from being just your apartment space and expands your sense of home to include the whole neighborhood.

Although the green experience can’t be summed up by strictly numbers, we still thought it might be helpful to compile facts on our green community in one place. Here’s Lakeshore East, by the numbers!
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Posted by admin | July 6, 2010 | No Comments » |
If you read this Chicago Tribune article, you’ve noticed that our Chicago condos for sale are pet friendly. But Lakeshore East’s pet friendly lifestyle is so much more than just letting you keep pets in our buildings– our whole development has amenities for your furry friends! So while you’re living the luxury lifestyle at a Lakeshore East development, don’t forget that your pet can, too.
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Posted by admin | July 6, 2010 | No Comments » |
When we discuss green options for our Aqua Chicago condos, we often bring up the sustainable, green product that we use for our flooring– bamboo. What exactly makes bamboo a green construction product, and why is it a great alternative to hardwood floors? We’ll elaborate more on why LEED likes it and why we like it.
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Posted by admin | July 6, 2010 | No Comments » |
If you’re looking for Chicago apartments for rent, you may want to check out places close to the neighborhood of River North. River North, part of the Near North Side, makes up one of the city’s most exciting art communities — for anyone interested in browsing or buying art, being close to this near North side neighborhood is a must. Thanks to the sheer number of programs being put on by the River North Arts District, Chicago Gallery News, and the Chicago Art Dealers association, the River North Art scene promises to be eventful in the near future. Here are just a few of the events that are sure to bring out the art lover in you.
Posted by admin | July 2, 2010 | No Comments » |
There are Chicago condos for sale all across the city, but none are more attractive in the summertime than those in downtown Chicago near Streeterville. Condos with access to Streeterville attractions exist in one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the city of Chicago.

Streeterville is an alphabet soup of different architectural styles and tastes and contains two of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks, The Hancock building and the Chicago Water Tower, and in the nearby New East Side, you’ll find Magellan’s own Aqua building, which was named 2009’s Skyscraper of the Year. Streeterville’s close proximity to Magnificent Mile only adds to the neighborhood’s reputation, and Streeterville condos boast one of the best views of Lake Michigan in the city.
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Posted by admin | July 1, 2010 | 1 Comment » |
Some of the most well known entertainment and shopping destinations are found in the Gold Coast. Apartments and condos close to the Gold Coast are luxurious in their own right, but when you consider the varied dining destinations near them, you’ve entered another realm of the luxury lifestyle.

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Posted by admin | June 17, 2010 | No Comments » |
Despite Market Pressure Magellan
Maintains Lofty Industry Position
In its latest issue, industry leader Builder magazine observes that economic circumstances have had a strong and negative impact on the housing industry.
While it’s well known that housing is hurting, an article titled Vanishing Giants reports that “the industry’s longtime major players didn’t make the 2010 rankings.”
Happily Magellan Development Group is an exception to that trend.
Not only did Magellan hold a position in the prestigious Builder 100 ranking of leading multifamily builders, it moved up. Not only are we still in the 2009 Top 50 Multifamily Builders, we are #35. And happy to be there.
Posted by admin | June 16, 2010 | No Comments » |
For residents of our dog-friendly Chicago developments or dog lovers in the downtown Chicago area, join us for the 3rd Annual Lakeshore East Dog Parade! The event will be sponsored by Cafe RoM, and prizes will be provided by West Loop Veterinary.
Bring your dog and we’ll provide the treats! We encourage owners to dress up their pups, or just bring them out to play this weekend. The parade will begin at 11am in The Park near Cafe RoM on the lower field.
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Posted by tricia | June 15, 2010 | No Comments » |