Where Evanston Does Business
The City of Evanston provides an outstanding combination of access and proximity to all downtown Chicago, in addition to all the amenities associated with a location directly along Lake Michigan. Evanston's diversity, cultural amenities, transit-oriented nature, and commercial infrastructure combine to create one of the most unique and highly desirable "24/7" environments to live, work, and play within the greater Metropolitan Chicago area.
Location Advantages
01
Transit at Your Doorstep
Orrington Plaza sits one block from the CTA Purple Line and Metra station, putting downtown Chicago within easy reach. It's one of the most transit-connected addresses in Evanston's Central Business District.
02
Northwestern University, Steps Away
The building sits immediately adjacent to Northwestern University's campus, putting tenants close to a deep talent pool and a steady flow of campus energy and foot traffic. It's a rare pairing of corporate address and university neighborhood.
03
Evanston's Restaurants & Retail, All Around
Orrington Plaza is surrounded by a dense mix of restaurants, cafes, and retail in downtown Evanston, so there's always somewhere new for a client lunch or a coffee break. Tenants rarely need to leave the immediate block to find what they need.
04
Lake Michigan & the Chicago Skyline
Every floor offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. It's a backdrop that's hard to find anywhere else in Evanston.
05
13 Miles from Downtown Chicago
Just 13 miles north of the Loop, Orrington Plaza offers easy access to downtown Chicago without the density or cost of a Chicago address. It's close enough for regular business, far enough for a different pace of work.
06
The Heart of a 24/7 Community
Evanston's mix of culture, dining, transit, and lakefront living creates one of the Chicago area's most desirable "live, work, and play" environments. That energy extends right to Orrington Plaza's front door.
Dining
1
LeTour Kitchen & Bar
2
DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill
3
NaKorn
4
Cold Stone Creamery
5
sweetgreen
6
Deep Purpl Acai
7
Aloha Poke Co.
8
Potbelly
9
Koi Asian Cuisine & Lounge
10
NEW YOLKTOWN
11
Trattoria Demi
12
Newport Coffee House
13
Taste of Nepal
14
Shang Noodle & Chinese
15
Pâtisserie Coralie
16
Mensch's Deli
17
Tapas Barcelona
18
Picnic
19
Prairie Moon
20
Frida's Breakfast and Lunch
21
Everest Indian Cuisine
22
Evanston Corner Bistro
23
Chipotle Mexican Grill
24
elephant + vine
25
Pizzeria Deville Evanston
26
Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi
27
La Cocinita
28
Eggs with Benefits
29
Joy Yee Noodle
30
Colectivo Coffee Evanston
31
Epic Burger
32
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
33
Insomnia Cookies
34
Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar
35
10Q Chicken
36
Habibi In Mediterranean Grill-Evanston
37
Le Peep Evanston
38
Jimmy John's
39
Olive Mediterranean Grill
40
Lao Sze Chuan
Hotels
1
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
2
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
4
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
Health & Fitness
1
Art + Science Salon
2
BODYBAR Pilates - Evanston
3
Life Time
4
TruFit Personal Training Studios
5
Evanston Athletic Club
6
F45 Training East Evanston
7
Salon Soto
8
Kiara Nail Spa Evanston
9
Ergo Salon & Spa
10
Hair by Fairuz
11
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Evanston
Retail & Education
1
Bright Horizons at Evanston
2
Whole Foods Market
3
Target
4
Northwestern University
Transportation
1
Davis Purple Line Station
2
Davis Street/Evanston Metra UP-N
Leasing
Steve Degodny
Joe Stevens
1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1090
Evanston, Illinois 60201
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