Neighbors, Neighbors Wanted: The Maven Opens Its Doors (Sort Of) & Lincoln Park Celebrates Its 2026 Community Champions

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lincoln Park · May 9, 2026

Lincoln Park is rolling out the welcome mat this week — and whether you're looking for a new home or simply want to celebrate the people who make this neighborhood great, there's plenty of reason to feel good about where you live.

First, a milestone for one of Lincoln Park's most-watched new buildings: The Maven, the sleek seven-story, 84-unit luxury apartment community at 537 W. Drummond Place, officially launched pre-leasing this week. Developer Moyer Properties and leasing firm Cross Street are now offering guided hard-hat tours of the nearly finished building, with the first residents slated to move in as early as June 15. Designed by ParkFowler Plus and built by Summit Design + Build, the mid-rise offers studios starting at $2,395/month up to two-bedrooms from $4,895/month — a short stroll from the Diversey CTA stop, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Diversey Harbor. As Cross Street president Shane Rachman put it, "new construction remains limited" in Lincoln Park, making The Maven a genuinely rare opportunity.

Meanwhile, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is shining a well-deserved spotlight on two businesses that embody the neighborhood's spirit: Salon Edda and Range Chicago have been named the 2026 Neighborhood Champion honorees. Range Chicago, a fixture on the neighborhood dining scene since 2013, has donated a portion of sales to local nonprofits through its monthly Community Nights since 2015 — supporting organizations like Nourishing Hope, Common Pantry, and Cradles to Crayons. Stop in at Range to celebrate, book a hard-hat tour at The Maven, and keep cheering on the businesses that make Lincoln Park home!

Sources:
1. https://yieldpro.com/2026/05/the-maven/
2. https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/event/lincoln-park-2026/