Resident Life
Perspectives on the Optima® Lifestyle
Discover curated stories and insights from life at Optima Lakeview®. From design and culture to community and everyday moments, explore what makes our lifestyle truly exceptional.
Why Optima Residents Choose to Rent
May 20, 2026
Choosing where to live is choosing how to live. What makes a home feel like home is being redefined. Ownership isn…
How to Choose Your Optima Community: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit
May 11, 2026
For more than four decades, Optima has been designing and building luxury residential communities across Arizona and …
Optima Lakeview Floor Plan Spotlight: The 1B-01 Residences
May 8, 2026
One of the most desirable apartment residences at Optima Lakeview is the 1B-01 floor plan. Thoughtfully scaled for in…
The Art of the Celebration: How Optima Communities Come Alive Through Events
May 7, 2026
Lakeview is one of Chicago’s most social neighborhoods, and Optima Lakeview is one of its most extraordinary bu…
The Pickleball Effect: What a Sport Reveals About How We Want to Live
April 27, 2026
Every sport has a moment when it stops belonging to enthusiasts and starts belonging to everyone. Pickleball had that…
What It Means to Live the Optima Way
March 30, 2026
At Optima Lakeview, we’ve asked the same question from the very beginning: what does it mean to build a place w…
Why Walkability Is the New Luxury
March 23, 2026
At Optima Lakeview, we believe that a great home extends far beyond its walls. Here in one of Chicago’…
The Radiant Health Benefits of Sunlight
January 29, 2026
At Optima, we design environments that naturally welcome sunlight, helping residents feel more connected to nature an…
A Year in Review: Design, Discovery, and the Everyday Beauty of Optima® Living
December 30, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year shaped by creativity, community, and the continual e…
Sustainable Travel for the Holidays: Low-Carbon Ways to Explore Chicago and Scottsdale
December 11, 2025
As the holiday season unfolds, many of us begin to feel the pull of movement—toward family, toward celebration, towar…
Inside Optima®: Winter Wellness Rituals for the Season Ahead
December 5, 2025
Winter arrives differently inside an Optima® community. Light pours through glass walls, warm air rises from indoor p…
Making a Splash: The Joys of Learning to Swim as an Adult
May 20, 2025
Learning to swim as an adult can be a transformative experience—equal parts physical fitness, personal triumph, and s…
The History and Wellness Benefits of Tea
March 20, 2025
Tea is more than just a beverage – it’s a bridge between cultures, a vehicle for wellness, and a daily ritual that ha…
Finding Mental Clarity and Motivation Through Japanese Philosophy: Small Steps to Lasting Change
March 12, 2025
AtOptima®, we believe that a fulfilling life is built on meaningful engagement, whether that’s through thoughtful des…
Fostering Connection and Resilience Through Community-based Design
March 3, 2025
At a time when workplaces are undergoing some of the most dramatic changes in decades, Steelcase offers a refreshing …