Initial details have been revealed for a new mixed-use facility for the Illinois Basketball Academy at 1800 W Lake Street in the northern edge of the Near West Side. Bound by N Wood Street to the east and N Wolcott Avenue to the west, the block-long structure will be replacing a one-story commercial building and a large vacant lot.
Site map of Illinois Basketball Academy via Google Maps
The Illinois Basketball Academy is currently a suburbs-based organization that offers competitive basketball teams and instruction for boys and girls K-12th grade, while also offering training for college and pro-players. The academy offers its programs across multiple Chicagoland locations, now bringing them to the city in a new two-story building.
Rendering of Illinois Basketball Academy
Overall ground floor plan of Illinois Basketball Academy
The long and skinny structure will have its main entrance along Wood, this will be housed in a double height glass-clad cube with an IBA logo. Inside there will be a small concessions space, a restaurant with a patio lining most of Wood, restrooms, a classroom, and back of house spaces on the first floor.
Enlarged floor plans of Illinois Basketball Academy
Behind these will be one NBA sized court as well as 10 slightly smaller courts for training programs and a lounge space, all within a double height metal structure. The second floor by the entrance will have a small office area and a large multi-use space that overlooks the courts with an outdoor terrace for events.
Currently not much else is known about the project nor a timeline for construction.
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Awesome and long overdue.