The Chicago City Council has approved plans for a mixed-use development at 6935 North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park. First announced nearly a year ago with a taller design, the current iteration of the project was revealed last August after several rounds of community input. Now, local developer Chicago Equity Partners is nearly ready to move forward.
Site context map of 6935 N Sheridan Road via Google Maps
Site plan of 6935 N Sheridan Road by MC & Associates
Located at the corner of West Morse Avenue, the building will replace a long-vacant commercial structure that previously housed Leona’s Restaurant. Designed by Mc & Associates, the five-story building will be clad in a mix of white and light red brick, with black metal accent panels and windows.
Floor plans of 6935 N Sheridan Road by MC & Associates
The courtyard-style building will include 3,621 square feet of commercial space at the main street corner, along with a large central lobby, a bike parking room, and a handful of residential units on the ground floor. Additional details regarding parking have also been released: 16 spaces will be located along the alley, with another 25 spaces designated at an existing lot at 1156 West Farwell Avenue.
Rendering of 6935 N Sheridan Road by MC & Associates
Rendering of 6935 N Sheridan Road by MC & Associates
The upper floors will contain the remainder of the 80 residential units, 16 of which will be affordable. The unit mix includes 44 one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom, and eight three-bedroom layouts. Residents will also have access to a shared rooftop deck. With City Council approval secured, the project must now receive approval from the Plan Commission.
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Perfect area for taller and denser ; nimbys do the city disservice again .
Agreed. This development could use another story or two.
Perfect location for taller and denser . Nimbys do disservice to city again .
Absolutely agree. This project could easily have been taller and more of a neighborhood landmark. This design is no landmark.
Yes I have to agree. This is such a nice spot close to the beach and right by the Morse station. Could easily be taller.
We loved living in RP, and being close to the beach and a block from this development. But we especially loved the architechture of the beautiful brick 2- and 3-flats, courtyard buildings,and homes. A cornucopia of early 20th century design that had defined RP! Now, more and more sterile, drab, and lifeless structures are popping up like this one that detract from the character of the community! Sad to have left years ago but happy that we don’t have to experience the decline and degradation resulting in the lackluster and unimaginative creations of the developers and architects who are destroying the fabric of a once classic community. 😒😪
A win Much needed affordable housing is nicely integrated within a once abandoned lot
People will be packed in like sardines! 600 and 700 square foot apartments? 80 units? The old Leona’s space is not really that large. Who the hell wants to rent a 700 suare foor 2 bedroom apartment? Other 2bd in Rogers Park are like 1200+ s.f. and on a less busy street.
In a big diverse city like Chicago, I believe the answer is plenty of people will. This isn’t that small either if the layouts are done well.
2.6 million people in this city, I don’t think there will be a problem filling 80 apartments. Some of those 2 bedrooms will probably be taken by people who treat the apartment as 1 bdr + office.
I wonder if that parking lot could eventually turn into another apartment building if there are only a few takers for those 25 parking spots. That would be more profitable for the owners.
2.7 million according to the U.S. Census.
Not a fan. Parking already stinks
Why build something that no one is allowed to buy? You want a nation of renters.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a wall of flat glass at street level does *not* make for an engaging street level facade, and fails to add to street life.
It’s what’s behind the facade that adds to the life of the street, not the facade itself.
Yes, I agree. It could be a lot taller parking is a serious issue in the neighborhood. Make the bottom two levels indoor parking that will certainly attract more residence speaking of which what are the price levels that you sound like really small apartments and they’re probably gonna be really expensive so you might as well give them some parking And no the renderings don’t look at all like Rogers Park. Thank you.
I hate this idea. I’m 67 and there has always been a restaurant there. Before Leona’s it was mostly steak houses. Now it will just be another building with not enough parking for the apartments there. So sad
They should make this 30 stories