The newly opened Nema Chicago tower, at 76 stories, is the city of Chicago's tallest residential building.
"Chicago’s tallest residential building recently welcomed its first renters — and their views are some of the best in the city," reports Randi Stevenson.
The building, Nema Chicago, was developed by New York-based Crescent Heights and designed by Rafael Viñoly. The building has space for 800 luxury rental units and 70,000 square feet of "community amenities," reports Stevenson.
FULL STORY: First look: Nema, Chicago’s tallest residential tower, welcomes residents
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