“Initial details have been revealed for the residential development at 1055 W Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. Located just west of the intersection with N Sheffield Avenue on the northern edge of the neighborhood, the project will be replacing an existing church building. The proposal is being led by developer Contemporary Concepts with Studio Dwell Architects working on its design.
“Originally built in 1902, the two-story church spans across most of the roughly 10,000 square feet site. Currently the home of United Christian Church, the red brick building features large ornate stained glass windows on its front and above its entry doors and half-moon side windows. The building also has a small rear offshoot connecting to the existing alley, however the church will be relocating and vacating the space.
“Because of this, Contemporary Concepts plans on demolishing the structure and replacing it with a new five-story building. Occupying the majority of the site aside from a slim setback on its east side, the ground floor will include multiple units, an entry lobby, a bike room with seven spaces, and a single vehicle parking space in place of the rear off-shoot on the alley.
“For the market rate units rents will range from $3,000 to $4,200 per month for the two and three-bedrooms, and $5,500 for the four-bedroom. The building itself will be clad in a red-brick exterior, featuring inset vertical bands with saw-tooth brick to break up the massing. The building received positive feedback from the community and will now seek a rezoning for the site.” (Achong, Chicago YIMBY, 3/30/24)