The Invisble Nose - Exploring Chicago's Ukrainian Village

Visible surroundings often go unnoticed, even right under the person's nose. The nose stands in front but remains out of sight. The nose only draws attention upon deliberate focus, the fundamental principle of The Invisible Nose. In other words, seeing does not mean observing, particularly when thinking about real estate.The central theme of The Invisible Nose principles rests on understanding the real estate "vibe" of an area by searching for clues that may or may not be evident. The Invisible Nose real estate series explores one of America's most highly rated neighborhoods, Chicago's Ukrainian Village. By combining numerous images with commentary, the book delves into the origins of the City's success and how this community continues to benefit from solid linkages to public transportation based on a time-tested infrastructure grid. Finally, this edition reveals the cultural diversity and provides insights into the area's future. Each chapter is further summarized as follows:Chapter 1: The first chapter covers the origins of Chicago as an important national and global commercial hub. Chapter 2: Focusing on the Ukrainian Village area history, the second chapter explains the systematic development of this 160-acre parcel near downtown Chicago, starting as vacant farmland before the Civil War and culminating as a dense urban area. In particular, the public transportation expansion during the first half of the 20th century (namely the streetcar) provides clues as to how this community evolved to become one of the nation's most desirable neighborhoods.Chapter 3: The third chapter describes how infrastructure created demand developing Ukrainian Village. Chapter 4: The fourth chapter focuses on the residential and commercial buildings supported by an infrastructure that serves about six thousand residents. Chapter 5: The fifth chapter talks about the neighborhood characteristics, focusing on cultural diversity. Chapter 6: The last chapter examines the future of Ukrainian Village. Most of the predictions cover back-to-the-future principles based on time-tested urban planning. Enjoy your trip to the Village and unearth one of the nation's hidden gems!