A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue in Logan Square, marking the first step in the broader Encuentro Square affordable housing plan. The approved permit calls for a six-story apartment building with 57 dwelling units, replacing a now-demolished Magid Glove and Safety factory. Under development by the Latin United Community Housing (LUCHA) and Evergreen Real Estate Group, this first phase will also feature a second four-story building with an additional 32 units. As noted in a CBS News article, 55 of these first phase units will be available to people on the Chicago Housing Authority waitlist. Meanwhile, a later phase of the project will bring the total unit count up to 187.
![Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EC-5.png)
Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design
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1844 N Ridgeway Avenue via Google Maps
The unit distribution amongst the units at 1844 N Ridgeway will be 13 one-bedrooms, 35 two-bedrooms and nine three-bedrooms. Meanwhile, the design of the project by Canopy / architecture + design will come with ground floor resident amenities and a sixth floor outdoor space. The project also includes a private courtyard, play areas, and a separate tenant-only parking lot. The parking lot will provide space for 46 cars.
![Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EC-4.png)
Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design
![Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EC-3.png)
Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design
The location offers transit accessibility for several options nearby. The 73 bus line is just a five-minute walk away, while Routes 53 and 72 are also within a 10-minute walking distance. The site is also at the western terminus of the elevated 606 trail, which will eventually provide direct access to Lincoln Yards at the east end.
![Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design](https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EC-2.png)
Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design
The general contractor is Leopardo, with a reported construction cost of $26.8 million as per the filing. The first phase is expected to cost a total of $49.3 million according to a 2022 article by Urbanize. An estimated completion date for the building or broader masterplan has not been officially announced.
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