Optima, Inc. has released two new renderings of its Optima Lakeview, a rental project in the North Side’s Lakeview neighborhood. Set to welcome first move-ins next spring, Optima Lakeview is a seven-story, 198-unit community rising on the site of the former Treasure Island store.

Optima designed the building to feature a series of setbacks that provide for outdoor landscaped terraces on the upper levels of the building that will feature built-in grills and fire pits. An atrium will run through its seven-story core and be topped with a skylight to bring in ample natural light.

Designed well before the pandemic by David Hovey Sr., FAIA, co-founder and CEO of Optima, Inc., Optima Lakeview will feature biophilic elements to connect residents to fresh air and ample sunlight as well as year-round amenities, such as the rooftop pool.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the multifamily sector may not have been as severe as its effect on the retail or office asset classes, but there are still many ways that those professionals active in the multifamily space adapted to pandemic-driven changes. Some of these adjustments, such as virtual apartment tours, are likely permanent.

Here are four pandemic-related trends expected to influence the multifamily sector in 2021, according to a roundup of Midwest-based real estate experts.

Incorporating biophilic design

With the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging Americans to stay outdoors for gatherings in effort to reduce transmission of the virus, there is a greater emphasis on the outdoors and nature. Expect multifamily developers to focus more on bringing the outdoors in via building designs, floor plans and amenities. Large outdoor terraces and rooftop amenity areas are becoming increasingly prevalent in new projects, particularly those in urban environments.

At Optima Lakeview, a Chicago-area multifamily project currently under construction, developer Optima Inc. incorporated a landscaped interior atrium that will run through the building’s core and bring in natural light.

“Green spaces not only improve the air quality for our residents but also those living near our buildings because vertical gardens filter pollutants and carbon dioxide out of the air,” says David Hovey Jr., president of Optima.

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Final facade work is wrapping up for Optima‘s seven-story mixed-use building known as Optima Lakeview, located in Lakeview East. Residing at 3460 N Broadway on the former site of a Treasure Island Foods grocery store and parking lot, the development involves a 14,000-square-foot retail component and 198 apartment units on the upper floors. These rentals range from one- through three-bedroom layouts.

Optima Lakeview will offer a marked number of amenities, spanning more than 40,000 square feet. These spaces include an indoor basketball court, a golf simulator and putting green, a fitness center, a dog park, a children’s center, a demonstration kitchen, and a co-working space with conference rooms. Notably, the edifice will be capped by a sprawling rooftop skydeck with a pool and expansive views of the lake, Wrigleyville area, and downtown.

Other resident features comprise of an in-home concierge program, exclusive benefits and discounts connecting to the local vicinity, and a unique package of various in-house services which include in-home plant watering, thermostat adjustments, and front-door package delivery.

Given Optima’s all-encompassing role in the project, CEO and architect David Hovey Sr. is behind the contemporary design. The massing’s trapezoidal footprint conforms to the angled plot. The top three floors are also recessed from the lower four to allow for sprawling private terraces. As far as the exterior, the first four floors are enveloped in a dark brick and metal facade with recessed balconies, while the upper three are finished in a more minimalist glass and metal curtain wall.

The structure’s interior layout is also unique in that both the apartments and amenities are accessible via a full-height interior atrium. The atrium integrates both a skylight and various decorative flora. Since YIMBY’s last update on the project, Optima has released additional renderings of this central interior scheme.

In addition to the 94 off-street parking spaces and storage for 208 bikes, residents will also find a host of public transit options within immediate proximity. Those looking for bus access can find Route 36 at the corner of Broadway & Cornelia. Other bus options within close walking distance include Routes 8, 22, 77, 135, 146, 152, and 156. Anyone looking to board the CTA L Red Line will have access to Addison station via an 11-minute walk northwest. Additional L service for all three of the Brown, Purple, and Red Lines is available at Belmont station, a 16-minute walk southwest.

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Optima Lakeview, a 198-unit luxury apartment community in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, is the first North American residential development to secure a WiredScore Gold rating for digital connectivity, said developer Optima Inc.

“At a time when people are working from home more than ever before, Optima Lakeview is proud to be a leader in ensuring residents can access a fast and reliable wireless connection throughout the building – whether they are in their home or using one of the many amenity areas,” said Optima president David Hovey Jr., AIA.

WiredScore research shows that four out of five Americans expect the Internet to work as reliably as any other utility, yet 86% of renters continue to have Wi-Fi connectivity issues and service disruptions. The new certification for digital infrastructure measures a building’s technology against benchmarks, including how connectivity will be delivered and planned utility upgrades as technology evolves.

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LAKEVIEW — A seven-story luxury apartment building that replaces Lakeview’s closed Treasure Island grocery store recently opened — with Chicago’s first year-round rooftop pool.

Optima Lakeview, 3478 N. Broadway, is a 198-unit apartment building designed by David Hovey Sr., Optima CEO and founder. The building opened in April and is 35 percent leased while construction on its top floors remains underway.

“We’re excited to bring to market Optima Lakeview, a development as vibrant and dynamic as the surrounding Lakeview neighborhood for which it’s named,” said David Hovey Jr., president, chief operating officer and principal architect for Optima.

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The building features a modern exterior with warm-toned materials, including transparent bronze glass and dark brick to complement the neighborhood, Hovey Sr. said.

Inside, the building features an open, seven-story atrium that runs through the core of the building and has hanging landscaping that will drape into the atrium as the plants grow, Hovey Sr. said.

The building offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with smart-home technology, according to Optima. Many units have private balconies or terraces.

The average unit size is 1,053 square feet, with rents of $2,500-$10,000 per month, according to Optima.

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Amenities include contact-free, in-home package delivery, housekeeping services, a gym with fitness programs and a virtual personal assistant.

The building also has a rooftop deck with views of Lake Michigan, Wrigley Field and the skyline, according to Optima. The sky deck has fire tables and heaters for colder months.

The 35-by-25-foot rooftop pool is heated and will remain open year-round, according to Optima. The rooftop also has a spa, theater, lounge seating, dozens of grills and kitchen stations, a glass-enclosed party room and other amenities.

The building also has a 2,000-square-foot heated dog park, an indoor basketball and pickleball court, sports lounge and a golf simulator, according to Optima.

Other amenities include a yoga room, sauna, pet spa, children’s play area, game room, residents’ club and chef’s kitchen, according to Optima.

The building will cater to people who work from home with two wired conference spaces and a business center, as well as multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas where residents can work, according to Optima.

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Optima Lakeview is a transit-oriented development with proximity to multiple bus routes and train lines, according to Optima. The building has 208 bicycle spaces and 94 fully enclosed parking spaces, including six electric vehicle charging stations.

“Lakeview residents who watched the building take shape were among the first to sign a lease, with the majority saying the primary reasons were our architectural design, amenity package that spans 40,000 square feet, resident programming and convenient location,” Hovey Jr. said.

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