A major 12-story residential development is approaching its full height at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown. Developed by Lincoln Property Company and designed by Valerio Dewalt Train, the project replaces a former parking lot attached to Weiss Memorial Hospital.
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
View of 4600 N Marine Drive. Rendering by VDTA
The building will feature 314 units, including studios, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, with some apartments offering private inset balconies. Though the number of on-site affordable units is just eight, the developer is committing an additional $3.1 million to Sarah’s Circle, a nearby organization that helps women facing homelessness. Amenities include a large lobby, a dog care room with outside access, a fitness center, a yoga studio, and a spacious multi-level outdoor deck occupying both the third and fourth floors.
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
4600 N Kenmore Avenue. Photo by Jack Crawford
View of 4600 N Marine Drive. Rendering by VDTA
Wrapped in a mix of glass curtainwall panels, dark gray brick, white metal panels, and wood-like accents, the structure’s U-shaped massing consists of two connected wings oriented around a large amenity deck. The heavily textured facade culminates in a series of buttress-like protrusions that create a unique roofline.
4600 N Marine Drive typical floor plan. Plan by Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
4600 N Marine Drive typical floor plan. Plan by Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
On-site transit accommodations include bicycle parking for 157 bikes and a 136-vehicle parking garage. The new building will also be closely connected to several public transportation options including adjacent bus stops for Routes 78, 81, 136, 146, and 148. Meanwhile, the closest Purple and Red Line CTA trains are available at Wilson Station, a 10-minute walk west.
View of 4600 N Marine Drive. Rendering by VDTA
The $90 million development is being built by Gilbane Building Company serving as the general contractor. Currently, the project is on-target for a 2024 completion.
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James (ward46@cityofchicago.org)
Reading below … through negotiations EIGHT (8)!!! affordable units.
Ridiculously Ridiculous
‘Though’ the number of on-site affordable units is just eight, the developer is committing an additional $3.1 million to Sarah’s Circle, a nearby organization that helps women facing homelessness
Why is there a penchant for a large group of Progressives who want to keep Uptown the Englewood of the Northside? How many halfway houses, inpatient treatment centers, declining schools, and third rate medclinics can you zone in one ward? You can only fleece developers so much before they’ll drop Uptown for another neighborhood, or worse, another city like Austin. This will be a great developer and an attempt at bringing something nice into the ward.
Hi! I live in the Covington and I’m new to Uptown. I literally face this construction. I for one am encouraged to see the attention and energy developers are giving to this beautiful, underrated neighborhood. We need to learn to share more. And take care of this fragile community with the homelessness and mental illness and addiction so rampant here. People need to accept change. There is something in Uptown for all. The people with means (even me — a single mother who works at a children’s hospital) can contribute to the care of this community no matter the socioeconomic status of constituents. Chill out, haters. It’s OK to evolve!
Ok time for some real talk here. Helen Shiller populated this ward with troubled Vietnam veterans and otherwise challenged people to keep her grip on her aldermanic seat. During her ‘reign’ next to nothing developed in the 46th ward. Uptown was once the toast of Chicago and could be again. Once again we have an unresponsive hack in the seat. Uptown may thrive in spite of so many obstacles because it is just that naturally great. So move the tents from the no property tax paying people and relocate them somewhere else. I am not unsympathetic to homeless people but sith the property taxes we are forced to pay, those people living on the lake with the attendant problems they bring is simply unfair. Now we have migrants who are getting housing and services we were told there was no budget for to assist the homeless. BRANDON MUST GO and take that disaster 46th ward alderperson with him.