The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 6301 S Western Avenue in Chicago Lawn. Located on the corner with W 63rd Street, the proposal was revealed late last year and is set to replace a vacant lot that used to be a three-story commercial building. The project is being led by Southwest Organizing Project with K2 Studio on the design.
Site context map of 6301 S Western Avenue via Google Maps
Once completed, the L-shaped building will rise five stories and 65 feet in height with over 2,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space split into two spots along Western. This will be joined by a small lobby, community room, fitness room, shared laundry room, and 11 parking spaces in the rear.
Floor plan of 6301 S Western Avenue by K2 Studio
The rest of the floors above will hold 44 residential units which will mostly be made up of one-, and two-bedroom layouts and will all be considered affordable. Residents won’t have access to any on-site green spaces, but it is a short walk from Marquette Park.
Form and elevations of 6301 S Western Avenue by K2 Studio
The building itself will be clad in a mix of precast panels and multi-colored metal panels, with a large mural shown along the south elevation. The project will cost around $25-30 million and the development team homes to break ground in the not too distant future, with a third quarter 2026 completion date.
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Seems like a lot of really promising development is happening along 63rd St, which was once one of the most lively streets in Chicago. I hope I live to see 63rd St. thrive again – these are all important small steps in the right direction.