Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use complex spread across two sites in West Englewood as part of a city-issued Request for Proposal (RFP). The initial RFP was issued late last year, with documents due back in January. Since then, the city has selected a proposal led by local real estate company E.G. Woode L3C.
Site map – cluster B and C via Chicago DPD
Image of cluster B and C via Chicago DPD
Both of the city-owned vacant lots sit directly next to the CTA Green Line’s Ashland/63rd terminus station, allowing them to also be considered Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD). The western lot has the address of 1607 West 63rd Street, while the eastern lot sits at 1515 West 63rd Street, with both being around a half-acre in size.
Rendering of 63rd Street RFP by Beehyyve L3C and Alligood Song
The two triangle-shaped buildings will mirror each other and slice their lots in half. This form will allow for a fully active streetfront along 63rd Street while leaving space on the other half for a large green space. Each structure will rise four stories in height and provide 4,400 square feet of ground-floor retail, as well as 18 mixed-income residential units above, for a combined total of 36 units.
Rendering of 63rd Street RFP by Beehyyve L3C and Alligood Song
While there will be no on-site parking, each rounded-corner building will contain 20 bike parking spaces and shared rooftop decks. Combined, the project will cost $18 million to complete, with the lots being sold by the city for $1 each. The team will be able to apply for various grants and will need city approval for zoning. At the moment, no timeline is known.
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We are happy to see movement on city owned lots adjacent to the Ashland Greenline station. We feared that proposals weren’t submitted; this is indeed welcomed news! We look forward to local discussions on both final designs, affordability, zoning variance, permanent cluster agreements and the broader Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan. It’s important the City officially declare by ordinance the Englewood leg of the Greenline Modernization Plan as a TOD. The NITA Board is positioning to assist the community in September. Already, the community through its Community Compact Framework Planning Team is discussing TIF and other incentives to boost and fast track redevelopment within both its Agro Eco Planning District and Greenline Modernization Section. Grow Greater Englewood is hosting a virtual session on Tuesday evening July 21st on this subject matter. Special thanks to the development team for its zeal to develop in West Englewood.From Midway Airport ($130 million in New private facilities) to the Obama Presidential Center (Woodlawn Central Plan); 63rd Street is Alive!
The city sold the blocks, and the developer is fully footing the bill for the complex?
If this is the winning bid I’d hate to see the losing proposals. 36 units two blocks apart for a TOD Project is pathetic.
Get rid of the seroius crime caused by 1% of its population, and the remaining 99% of its residents (the good, law abiding citizens there) will rejoice in a better life. Economic developments such as these and others can then rebuild the Englewood and West Englewood areas. There was a time when Englewood was one of the most prosperous retail shopping districts in Chicago proper. That can happen again and society can benefit greatly. I hope the people in that area can then enjoy and benefit greatly from its revival.