Construction has completed for the Rosie, a mixed-use development at 1461 S Blue Island Avenue in Little Italy. The project has been planned by FLATS LLC, a subsidiary of Cedar Street Companies, in partnership with Origin Investments. Previously a vacant lot, the site lies within a federal opportunity zone that grants developers tax incentives for developing in economically distressed areas.
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
The seven-story building and connected one-story wing will yield 7,600 square feet of retail, with 202 apartments on the upper floors. The ground-level will contain retail, the residential lobby, and a 132-car garage. The roof of the low-rise portion will house an 8,500-square-foot outdoor deck with a pool and grilling stations, while additional amenities will comprise of a lounge, a dog run, and a fitness center.
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The Rosie. Rendering by HPA
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the Rosie amenity deck. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
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the Rosie amenity deck. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
Apartments will comprise of studios ranging between 372 and 687 square feet, one-bedroom units between 601 and 813 square feet, and two-bedroom units between 922 and 1,181 square feet. Seven of the 202 on-site residences will be affordable. In-unit features will offer custom cabinetry, poured-concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, roller shades, glass-enclosed rain showers, and balconies in select layouts.
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the Rosie unit interior. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
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the Rosie unit interior. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
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the Rosie unit interior. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture is behind the contemporary design, which features prominent bays on the north and south-facing sides. The mixed-material facade will feature brick, corrugated metal paneling, and textured fiber cement board on the upper floors.
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
Residents will have access to nearby bus transit via Route 60, available at the adjacent Blue Island & 15th Street intersection. Other bus transit in the area consists of Route 12 to the north, Route 18 to the south, and Route 9 to the west. CTA L transit is also available in the vicinity, with Pink Line service via a 15-minute walk southwest to 18th station and Blue Line service via a 21-minute walk north to Racine station. The Metra can also be found at Halsted Street station, a 13-minute walk east.
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the Rosie amenity lounge. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
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the Rosie fitness center. Image via FLATS/Cedar Street Companies
Given the Rosie’s proximity to Pilsen, residents will find a dense selection of retail within a five-minute walk south. Various green spaces also line the area, including Addams/Medill Park and Throop Park.
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Murals at the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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Mural at the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
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Mural at the Rosie. Photo by Jack Crawford
Norcon Inc. has served as general contractor for the $64.5 million construction. With all exterior construction now complete, move-ins are expected to begin this Saturday, May 1st.
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