South Loop is poised for another step in its southward density push following City Council approval of a new two-building affordable residential development.
Site plan of 1801 S Wabash and 1800 S Michigan by Nia Architects
This project, led by Mercy Housing, involves renovating an existing structure at 1801 S Wabash Avenue to house 100 affordable units, while building a five-story, 63-foot tower with 50 affordable units at the former parking lot of 1800 S Michigan Avenue.
1800 S Michigan Avenue and 1801 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Nia Architects
1800 S Michigan Avenue and 1801 S Wabash Avenue. Elevation by Nia Architects
The existing structure at 1801 S Wabash will be retrofitted to house entirely studios across its 100 residences. Various outdoor features, such as a playground and bike parking, are planned for the courtyard area.
Elevations of 1800 S Michigan by Nia Architects
Designed by Nia Architects, the neighboring construction will be outfitted with a tri-color brick finish and aluminum metal accents. Inside, the 50 unit layouts will be made up of 39 one-bedrooms and 11 two-bedrooms. Amenities will include a fitness center, yoga studio, laundry services, and a computer room on the ground floor, as well as rooftop deck and lounge room on the top floor.
Rendering of 1800 S Michigan by Nia Architects
Rendering of 1800 S Michigan by Nia Architects
There will be 14 parking spaces built into 1800 S Michigan Avenue. For offsite public transit accessibility, the northeastern corner of the 1800 S Michigan property offers bus service for Routes 1, 3, and 4, while the nearest CTA Green Line train is Cermak-McCormick Place, and eight-minute walk south. The closest Red Line Station, meanwhile, is a nine-minute walk west to Cermak-Chinatown station.
Ground (top) and typical (bottom) floor plans of 1800 S Michigan by Nia Architects
As noted in a recent article by Urbanize, the 150 units across both structures will maintain an average of 60 percent AMI (Area Median Income). Regarding the next step, the zoning-approved project is seeking city funding before construction can proceed. Currently, no firm completion date has been announced.
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What is the anticipated completion date for 1800.
Hi Shellie, currently the completion date is not yet determined, but I would say a reasonable estimate would be around 2025
Why would you have a playground built for mostly studios and one bedrooms?