Broadway Youth Center Tops Out in Lake View

Construction has topped out for Broadway Youth Center, a five-story interdisciplinary youth center located at 1023 W Irving Park Road in Lake View. The development will completely replace a former, partially-complete construction project that was abandoned by the previous developer.

Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Jack Crawford

Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Jack Crawford

Howard Brown Health, a Chicago-based health and social services provider, has planned the building, which will comprise of a health clinic, multiple community spaces, counseling rooms, as well as social and career services. Most notably is a multi-level open dance and movement space with expansive windows. As a whole, this programming is oriented around the organization’s mission to “make life healthier and happier for young people (ages 12-24) who are transgender, queer, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and especially young people who do not have stable housing.”

Broadway Youth Center entrance. Rendering by Wheeler Kearns Architects

Wheeler Kearns Architects is behind the design, which involves a pink masonry cladding of various tones and textures, along with decoratively spaced windows.

Broadway Youth Center conference room. Rendering by Wheeler Kearns Architects

Broadway Youth Center dance and movement room. Rendering by Wheeler Kearns Architects

The property lies central to a multitude of nearby bus stops, including X9, 80, and 151 all within a minute’s walk. CTA L service can be reached via the Red Line’s Sheridan station, also within a minute’s walk.

Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Jack Crawford

Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Jack Crawford

Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Jack Crawford

Bulley & Andrews LLC is serving as general contractor for the $11.5 construction. Both a completion and opening are planned for this upcoming summer.

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