There’s no end in sight to the amenity war among multifamily buildings, and that’s good news for renters. Whether catering to empty nesters who want to impress and entertain, 

busy professionals who need to hit the gym at 11 p.m., or growing families who crave walkability and community, Chicago developers have tailored amenity spaces to the lifestyles of today’s diverse urban dwellers. When The Real Deal Chicago was looking to highlight the most extraordinary amenities in Chicago rental communities, Taylor Johnson suggested a number of client developments, including One Bennett Park, 727 West Madison, The Cooper at Southbank, ELEVATE Lincoln Park, Spoke and Optima Signature. Read the full story to learn more about each building’s amenity offerings.

The Children’s Room at One Bennett Park, the Listening Lounge at The Cooper at Southbank and the Outdoor Sauna at Optima Signature are a few examples of unique amenities in Chicago’s new multifamily buildings.