A zoning application has been submitted for the mixed-use development at 4225 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park. Located mid-block between N Kildare Avenue and N Keeler Avenue, the project will replace two vacant lots near the namesake park. The project is being led by John Gardner and his wife, who own Furry Paws Chicago in Fulton Market.
Rendering of 4225 W Madison Street by BLDG Projects
The project has been in development for multiple years, having received City Council approval back in 2022. The Gardner’s have called the neighborhood home for nearly 10 years and plan on selling their home to help finance the project, wanting to be a part of the revitalization of the neighborhood and commercial corridor. They have also tapped Chicago-based BLDG Projects for the architecture.
Ground floor plan of 4225 W Madison Street by BLDG Projects
Rising three stories and over 30 feet in height, the project is the area’s first new construction in decades. Furry Paws, a doggy daycare, will relocate to the ground-floor 2,659-square-foot commercial space, along with five vehicle parking spaces in the rear. The floors above will hold eight residential units, with those facing the street containing balconies. While no affordable units are required, the developers committed to offering affordable rates for the community.
Residential floor plan of 4225 W Madison Street by BLDG Projects
The majority of the structure will be clad in black brick with black-framed windows and light-colored striped concrete accent panels. Future residents will have direct bus access to CTA Route 20 and within a 13-minute walk to the CTA Green Line Pulaski station. A formal budget nor groundbreaking is known, however work will take 12-18 months to complete once it commences.
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What do they need City approval for?
Hey Alex,
There was a drop in parking spaces from 8 to 5, I assume that triggered a new variance approval.
I look at this project, and then look at the classy old Chicago building in the next presentation on S Martin L King Blvd. This project has no grace, no style, no architecture and no joy.
This is a historically disinvested neighborhood with tons of vacant lots, and you’re complaining about the development’s architectural style? Would I like to see a building similar in architectural style to the one on S King Dr? Sure, but I also live in the real world. New construction with that architecture style would never pencil with all eight units being affordable—especially for a small time developer.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this building. It addresses a critical need for housing in a city with a serious housing crisis.
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