In 2018, the Lower West Side neighborhood of Pilsen was featured by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 12 coolest neighborhoods in the world. Throughout Pilsen you will find beautiful murals, fantastic food and thriving small businesses. The housing is vintage and varied, with renovation and new residential construction in demand. Pilsen proximity to University of Illinois Chicago and the Illinois Medical District are attracting medical professionals and students interested in cultural diversity as well as work/school convenience. Since 1987, the National Museum of Mexican Art has been a major attraction for the Pilsen community and beyond. 18th Street is the heart of the community, and the CTA Pink Line provides public transportation access to the city.