Plans have been revealed and approved by the Chicago City Council for the residential redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 6659 North Kedzie Avenue in West Ridge. Located on the western edge of the neighborhood along the North Shore Channel, the large L-shaped site currently contains a pair of vacant brick buildings and parking lots.
Site context map of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue via Google Maps
Site plan of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue by Kennedy Mann
Originally presented earlier this year to residents of the 50th Ward, developer PGBS MGR LLC has been steadily progressing through the approval process. The initial plans called for fewer homes and the preservation of one of the on-site commercial buildings for a church. However, that component has since been scrapped, though it remains visible in the renderings.
Unit types of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue by Kennedy Mann
Elevations of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue by Kennedy Mann
Designed by local firm Kennedy Mann, the project will transform the 3.3-acre site into a new gated community featuring communal green space and a central driveway connected to Kedzie Avenue. Once completed, the development will include 47 three-story townhouses. While interior layouts have not been released, an emphasis on family-sized units is expected.
Rendering of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue by Kennedy Mann
Site plan of 6659 N Kedzie Avenue by Kennedy Mann
There will be four different home types, each reaching 38 feet in height and including at least one covered parking space. In total, the development will offer 79 parking spaces, 20 of which will be available for general use. Each home will be clad in brick and white paneling and will feature a small balcony and backyard.
With full approval in hand, the team can now move forward with construction. However, no timeline has been announced.
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Any data on the floor plans or starting prices for the homes? For sale or rent?
I guess that could work, I wish I could’ve seen more 3 flats as well within the area, but overall townhouses for the area aren’t bad. Could be worse
Development and density is good. The design appears to look like a Texas farmhouse: there is a great tradition of Chicago three-flats. Another missed opportunity to build on Chicago Architectural traditions.