Construction is underway for the new residential development at 2600 North Clark Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. ENC Construction is working on excavation and shoring for the future five-story, 48-unit building by Initium Development. The project replaces a single-story commercial building on a roughly trapezoidal lot at the northwest corner of Clark and Wrightwood Avenue where Dunlay’s On Clark, Dave’s Records, and other businesses once set up shop.
Groundbreaking, via the 43rd Ward office
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Initium Development held groundbreaking ceremonies on Thursday, March 12. The foundation permit to begin construction, addressed as 606 West Wrightwood Avenue, came through back in January, so work got started immediately. Demolition was also permitted in January, with work wrapping up in February. Quality Excavation handled demo work, and their rig remains on site to dig out the foundations. Permission to build out the entire development has been pending in the Chicago Data Portal since February 18.
Rendering of 2600 North Clark by SEEK Design + Architecture
Ground level floor plan via SEEK Architecture + Design
Typical residential floor plan vis SEEK Architecture + Design
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
SEEK Design + Architecture is the design architect for the new building, with Pappageorge Haymes Partners assisting as the architect of record. There are 14 efficiency units and 34 standard apartments planned for the project, which has been scaled back from an earlier proposal for seven stories and 66 residences. The dwelling units will occupy the four upper levels, with the ground floor containing a 10-car garage, bike storage, the residential lobby, co-working areas, and a large commercial space. New homes should be open for move-ins next year.
Site context of 2600 North Clark Street, via Google Maps
Nearby transit options, via Google Maps
Tenants of 2600 North Clark will reside within three-quarters of a mile of both the Diversey Brown/Purple Line and the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line platforms. There are numerous CTA bus routes within convenient walking distance, including the north-south #22 and #36 buses less than a block in either direction. Other nearby stops include Routes 8, 76, 134, 143, 151, and 156, with that latter four routes located in the park at North Stockton Drive.
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Boring design!
I actually think that the entire W side of Clark on the blocks just south of this need this kind of treatment, but even denser
But good luck with the NIMBY’s