Plans have been revealed for a residential development at 1728 North Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located roughly two blocks north of the North Avenue shopping corridor, the proposal would replace a large vacant lot in an area that is quickly densifying. The project is being led by Contemporary Concepts Inc.
Site context map of 1728 N Clybourn Ave by Eckehoff Saunders
Rendering of 1728 N Clybourn Ave by Eckehoff Saunders
The majority of the 200-foot-long site will be occupied by the building, which is being designed by Eckenhoff Saunders. To break up the long, linear massing, the team is splitting the structure into three sections with two columns of inset balconies. Each section will feature a different brick color as well as distinct window styles.
Floor plan of 1728 N Clybourn Ave by Eckehoff Saunders
Rising five stories, the building will top out at 60 feet and will not include any ground-floor retail. Instead, the street frontage will be activated by the lobby, a coworking amenity space, and terraces serving the lower-level units. This floor will also include a fitness room and 18 parking spaces along the rear alley.
Rendering of 1728 N Clybourn Ave by Eckehoff Saunders
Rendering of 1728 N Clybourn Ave by Eckehoff Saunders
In total, the building will contain 59 residential units consisting of 10 studios, three one-bedrooms, 37 two-bedrooms, and five three-bedrooms, ranging from 460 to just over 1,500 square feet in size. Of these, 12 will be designated as affordable. Residents will also share a rooftop lounge and outdoor terrace.
The project will now need to go through the standard approval process before moving forward, with the development team hoping to break ground next spring and deliver the units in spring 2027.
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I really like this design and the different brick colors
I like it. Simple without being ugly, solid unit count, near transit and parking at a minimum.
Finally! I can think of so many projects that fell thru here. Hopefully this one survives, it looks nice. Low parking, “larger” units. I wish they made the building point-access, but you can’t have it all!
Nice how they broke down the massing with the narrow setbacks and brick colors.
The plans seem to show 65 units, with 13 studios, 4 one-bed, 46 two-bed, & 2 three-bed. Are the 3rd & 4th floors different because they do not have the notch above the lobby, or are these old plans before the unit count was reduced?
This may read sarcastically, but I assure you it’s not: That’s a very nice way of dealing with People’s Gas’ new requirement for meters being right on the front of the building. Nice brick background building, paid attention to detail in the right spots.
Utility companies getting lazy is one of my biggest irks of architecture and building code. They say it’s for safety, but we’ve had structures standing for centuries without.
The bs plagues CA cities. The most prominent corners are now littered with crash bollards, shine-busting meters if not careful, and loud humming boxes where a nice entrance should be.
Very nicely considered design!
Seems like a good infill project which will help increase density. Of note to me and a sign of the times is the absence of ground floor retail, while pockets of small format retail is always beneficial for any neighborhood, current economic conditions are not favorable.
Really appreciate including the site context map. Shows you how great this project can be for the area and also how many other opportunities there are to replace nearby parking lots with housing (or anything more interesting than a parking lot).
Really like this! I’m just curious if anyone knows why they stopped at 4 stories. Why not go to 5 or 6 or up to 8? This close to downtown, there is a need for additional housing and 4 or 5 stories always seems to be the limit.
I am guessing there were suggestold, to keep it with the others. You know that nimby rant of “does not fit with neighborhood”.
Ugh. Interesting, so it’s not even the FAR restrictions?
Perfect, build it now!!
Egregious that this part of the city has this many vacant/parking lots but its good to see them being filled slowly but surely
Looks amazing! Only wish it were point access. I’d also maybe make the middle segment a floor or two taller than the others to help add some nice variance to the roofline.
Beautiful design and great to see these long-vacant lots finally get some infill. I love that they didn’t feel the need to staple on a bunch of wacky sunbelt-style facade “enhancements.” Just good clean Chicago brick architecture.
Two minor nitpicks:
– I hope they go with concrete-and-steel construction but given the height, this will very likely be wood frame with terrible soundproofing.
– Bummer that there’s no ground-floor retail.
Hello I Looking For Big 2 Bd/ 2 Baths With Tubs And Balcony, Floors Washer Dryer Side By Side Storage Free Parking
Have you tried Peoria?
This looks like a great infill development with much needed housing. I love how the massing is broken up with the varied brick colors. More of these!