Chicago YIMBY continues its Sister Cities series with a look at three major projects underway in St. Louis, Missouri. The sprawling Midwestern city has experienced a wave of development in recent years, especially around Busch Stadium and with the addition of Jeanne Gang’s 100 Above The Park.
Further details and a timeline have been revealed for the residential development at 2235 W Oakdale Avenue, near Roscoe Village. Dubbed RiverWard due to its location along the river and next to the Lathrop Homes redevelopment, YIMBY last covered the project in February when it was initially announced. The project is being led by ZSD Corp, the same developer behind the nearby 1333 N Kingsbury development.
The Chicago City Council has approved Old Town Canvas at 1600 N LaSalle Drive in Old Town. Years in the making, this project has become a prominent example of the challenges surrounding the city’s approval process and aldermanic prerogative. Local developer Fern Hill is leading the effort, bringing the first high-rise to the neighborhood in decades.
The Chicago City Council has approved plans for a new residential development at 1815 N California Avenue in Logan Square. Located near the intersection with W Cortland Street and just steps from an entrance to The 606 Trail, the project will replace a lot that has sat vacant for over a decade. We last covered the project in 2023 when it was initially revealed.
Initial details have been revealed for the redevelopment of Olivet Baptist Church, located at 3101 S King Drive in Bronzeville. Situated at the corner of East 31st Street, the historic church was recently in the news for being listed on Preservation Chicago’s 2025 Most Endangered list. However, earlier this week, the church announced its own plans for the site as part of its 175th anniversary celebration.
