Plans have been revealed for the residential conversion of the existing school building at 2401 West Congress Parkway in Tri-Taylor. Sitting on the corner of South Western Avenue, the four-story building stands across the street from the Eisenhower Expressway and is part of a larger development led by 4Corners LLC.
Site map of 2401 W Congress Pkwy by Kennedy Mann
View of 2401 W Congress Pkwy via Google Maps
The building sits next to a two-story home at 2411 West Congress Parkway, which is scheduled to be demolished to make way for a five-story residential structure led by the same team. Both projects are being designed by Kennedy Mann. The former Catholic Bishop of Chicago school will have its façade restored, with several new windows added.
Floor plan of 2401 W Congress Pkwy by Kennedy Mann
Floor plan of 2401 W Congress Pkwy by Kennedy Mann
The lower level will include a small bike room, fitness room, back-of-house spaces, and several residential units. The main floor will feature a large lobby that connects to the remaining 52 residential units, consisting of 34 studios and 18 one-bedroom apartments. Of these, 11 units will be designated as affordable housing.
Elevation of 2401 W Congress Pkwy by Kennedy Mann
There will be no on-site parking or outdoor space available to residents. The development team has already applied for zoning approval from the city, though no price tag or construction timeline has been established. It is not yet known which of the two proposals will begin construction first.
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Zero parking (!)
Good use of an old, solidly built building. Sorry about the house next door, although the second phase will provide even more housing. Looks like good plan.
Awesome. Another good conversion project that will give an older building new life
It’s great that the school building getting adaptive reuse. The former rectory next door is beautiful. It could also be easily converted to new apartments with taller extension build to the back, and there’s also the parking lot next to it. What a shame they rather demolish it.