Plans for the upcoming accessible housing development at 754 West Belden Avenue have been approved by the Chicago City Council. Sitting on the corner with North Halsted Street in Lincoln Park, the project has been in the works for over a year and has seen a few facade iterations as it prepares to replace an existing two-story structure and its adjoining parking lot.
Site context map of 754 W Belden Ave via Google Maps
Rendering of 754 W Belden Ave by Weese Langley Weese
Efforts for the development are being led by local nonprofit Over The Rainbow, which currently owns the site as well as operates a facility within the existing building. They have partnered with architecture firm Weese Langley Weese for the new five-story structure, which will occupy the entirety of the site and will not include any parking.
Floor plans of 754 W Belden Ave by Weese Langley Weese
Inside will be a small lobby, shared laundry room, a community room with a small patio, along with 30 residential units made up entirely of one-bedroom layouts. All of the units will be considered affordable for those making 30-percent AMI and will be fully accessible, featuring roll-in showers, varying surface heights, and more.
Rendering of 754 W Belden Ave by Weese Langley Weese
This will align with Over The Rainbow’s focus on providing affordable, barrier-free housing for those with physical disabilities to allow them to live independent lives. The exterior of the 65-foot-tall building will be clad in a mix of cream brick and decorative metal panels. With city approval in hand, the team is set to start construction next summer and deliver units in late 2028.
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Can we get another cryptic comment on this post as well makes the whole thing more mysterious. What arent we seeing!?
I do seem to have overestimated the discussions here but I still think we can actually have visions of what could be. We’re not real estate agents here, were citizens of Chicago discussion the present and future of our city. Why isn’t this being built in East Garfield Park, for example?
Because it is literally next door to one of this non-profit’s other properties, Matt.
I’m Matt.
I like to ignore the realities of life.
The three public/private partnership projects on Kedzie from the past 4 years are FAKE NEWS! The Hatchery? It’s a front for undesirables. Walmart’s investment in that old mansion off Washington is a jobs program. The handful of new private homes on vacant land? NOT REAL.
Life was simpler back then before dumb people got easy internet access.
I have many questions:
Why isn’t this being built in Edison Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Morgan Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Rogers Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Hyde Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Portage Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in McKinley Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Albany Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Gage Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Jefferson Park, for example?
Why isn’t this being built in Avalon Park, for example?
So many damn “parks” to choose from, and these jerks just had to go and pick Lincoln. It really “tells a story”.
I like this for those who needs a break.
Do all the bedrooms have windows? I must know.
With DePaul tearing down housing for basketball nearby, it is good to see this housing being developed. Great spot close to amenities and not too far from the Fullerton station.