an alderman and community group shoot down a development for not being dense and urban
enough? WTF?
what strange-ass alternate universe did i wake up in this morning?
it would be beyond refreshing if this sort of enlightened thinking would catch on. are some non-urbanists actually starting to get it?
if we want healthier, more vibrant communities full of amenities that we all enjoy, then we need
MORE density and
MORE mixed-use.
Quote:
North Center Alderman Shoots Down Developer’s Plan For Luxury Condos At Chicago Joe’s Property
Neighbors and the alderman rejected the plans due to a lack of commercial space, affordable housing and residential density to support local businesses.
Alex V. Hernandez
1:00 PM CDT on Apr 23, 2021
NORTH CENTER — A developer is going back to the drawing board after an alderman and neighbors rejected a plan to build condos at the site of Chicago Joe’s.
Developer Landrosh Development wanted to build an upscale condo complex at the 2250 W. Irving Park Road property, which currently includes a restaurant, six apartments and a parking lot across four city lots.
Condos would’ve sold for about $1.1 million, according to the proposal.
The Northcenter Neighborhood Association and the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce declined to support the proposal due to the lack of commercial space, affordable housing and residential density to support local businesses.
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full article:
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/04...joes-property/