Zoning has been approved for a residential development set to rise at 2606 South Peoria Street in Bridgeport. Located at the intersection with West 27th Street and bounded by the Stevenson Expressway to the north, the proposal will replace a unique wedge-shaped vacant lot just a block from Palmisano Park.
Site context map of 2606 S Peoria Street via Google Maps
Originally proposed last year, the project is being led by local developer Henry Tran, with Vari Architects handling the design. It adds much-needed density to an area that has seen growth as Chinatown continues to spill southward. The relatively simple building will rise five stories and reach approximately 60 feet in height.
Floor plans for 2606 S Peoria Street by Vari Architects
Given its location, the ground floor will contain only a small lobby and a large parking garage with space for 25 vehicles. The floors above will hold 29 residential units, made up of two one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom, and 10 three-bedroom layouts, intended to cater to small and growing families. Six of the total units will be designated as affordable.
Elevation of 2606 S Peoria St by Vari Architects
The building will be clad in masonry with simple punched windows. With a quick turnaround of just a few months, the project has had its variances approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals as of this week. With this approval in hand, the development team can now proceed with applying for permits and beginning construction; however, a timeline has not yet been established.
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Come on! This can’t be the finished product.
Not everything needs to be a gem, especially in the shadow of an elevated highway.
Glad this housing is getting built.
I would argue the opposite – when you have a choice location along a major thoroughfare that will be seen my hundreds of thousands of people everyday, you should strive for something better. Not this Home Depot fake brick crap.
Well that’s possibly the most bland product that AI could render for development. If this is what the architects are producing for clients these days, they are just calling it in.
Looking at the state of the city and the country, it is unfortunately laughable to complain about the aesthetics of insignificant residential construction. Complaints should be levied on size, scope and affordability.
Yes – should this be 3x taller and have more units? Absolutely. Should we also strive for a better built environment? Yes. Both can be true.