Our Story
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
started with a question.
Why does working as a parent feel like choosing between two worlds?
Why does working as a parent feel like choosing between two worlds?
Middle Ground started with a question I couldn’t ignore: why does working as a parent feel like choosing between two worlds?
Like so many parents, I found myself working from home taking calls during nap time, answering emails between snacks, and constantly shifting between focus and care. Some days felt isolating. Others felt overwhelming. Most felt like both.
I started looking for a space that supported both parts of life — work and parenting, without forcing one to come at the expense of the other. It didn’t exist in my neighborhood.
So I decided to build it.
Middle Ground is a space designed for parents who need flexibility, community, and support. Where work, play, and connection can coexist in a way that actually feels sustainable.
As a licensed architect, I have always believed that space shapes behavior. With Middle Ground, I am creating something intentional. Designed not just for productivity, but for real life.
We’re currently building this alongside our founding families, shaping the space together from the ground up.
Our founder: Ebehi Ijewere with her biggest inspiration: Isabela Diaz-Ijewere
At the heart of Middle Ground is a belief that work, parenthood, and community should support one another, not compete.
More than a workspace, it’s a community. Connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships through curated events, workshops, and family-style gatherings.
A supervised play space designed to give parents flexibility while they work, recharge, or connect within Middle Ground.
Middle Ground is designed with parents at its core. Every detail supports the real rhythms of work and family life, created by people who understand both.
Work on your terms with flexible memberships that adapt to your family’s needs, schedule, and level of playcare support.
Children engage in curated activities that spark creativity, discovery, and learning through play.
Not every moment needs to be scheduled. Our open play areas let parents and children reconnect through shared breaks and spontaneous play.
The South Loop’s newest hub for work and play is currently under construction.
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