Communities in and around Chicago are increasingly focused on non-car travel, with several new developments set near transit hubs and offering bike-centric amenities. When the Chicago Tribune wanted Taylor Johnson clients to share their expertise for a transit-oriented development story, we knewFitzGerald Associates Architects, Luxury Living Chicago,REVA Development Partners and RMK Management Corp.would be excellent sources. The converted L car set atop the building at “L,” steps from the CTA Blue Line in Logan Square, provided a striking backdrop for the feature. And, new developments dotting inner-ring suburbs like Oak Park,Evanston and Orland Park — offering perks such as free one-year transit passes, bike sharing and convenient access to Metra transport — rounded out the story for the suburban set.

The rooftop deck at the new L apartment building in Logan Square features a vintage rail car converted into a lounge and surrounded by a shallow pool. (Jorge Gera / Luxury Living Chicago Realty)