From Ald. Osterman's weekly newsletter:
"Last night we held the last of several community meetings to discuss the proposed development of the 5050 N. Broadway building (former Aon Insurance building) and adjacent structures and land.
I strongly support this project (a mixed-use retail/multifamily development with 710 rental units, including 107 units that will qualify as affordable housing, as well as a parking garage and attractively designed commercial space), which I believe will be a huge benefit to everyone who works, lives and shops in the Broadway-Argyle area.
I commend the developer, Cedar Street, for agreeing to increase the number of affordable housing units to 15 percent from the required 10 percent in order to place this housing within reach of more of our neighbors.
Although some in attendance at last night's meeting opposed the project, I believe it will help continue the considerable progress we've made in this part of the 48th Ward. I look forward to working with my colleague Alderman Ameya Pawar (47th) and Cedar Street to move the development forward."
Hm. Those quotes about democracy are a little depressing, given that their opinion was basically just overridden.
ReplyDeletePeople who were there said that it was made clear it was an "advisory vote" only.
ReplyDeleteCan someone confirm -- is Cedar Street the ONLY developer in Uptown. That seems to be the case whenever I walk by rehabbed buildings, it's all Cedar Street.
ReplyDeleteGlad it is going forward. Most of those opposed are the same vocals that are opposed to any development in Uptown. Nice to see the Aldermen make the right decision.
ReplyDeleteIt's the same people who use the homeless under LSD as political pawns. I live in the 48th ward, and have advised Alderman Osterman about my support for the project. These people don't speak for me.
DeleteYou need to look harder. There's
ReplyDelete- Peter Holsten (Wilson Yard)
- David Gassman (4520 Beacon, 929 Irving Park, 3800 block of Broadway just outside of Uptown)
- Akara Partners (4027 Broadway)
- Steve Sgouras (4627 Beacon)
- JDL/Harlem Irving (Maryville in Uptown, Halsted Flats about a block away)
- Magnolia Courts Apartments LLC (4878 Magnolia)
- Mike Chioros (931-33 Belle Plaine)
- Lakepointe Properties (4635 Broadway, 4660 Broadway, and Lawrence/Broadway lofts)
- Loukas Development (3934 Sheffield and other properties along Sheffield)
- Candea (Lawrence/Clark NW corner)
- Safeguard Storage (5026 Sheridan)
- Chody Real Estate Corporation (5206 Broadway)
- 4421 N Clark LLC (guess where)
- Waterton Associates (Pensacola Place)
- Morningside USA (Stewart School)
- 3F Properties (Coorlas Buildings at Clark/Montrose)
- Chicago Lakeshore Hospital (4720 Clarendon)
- Black Ensemble Theater (4450 Clark)
- CTA (largest development in its history at Wilson L)
- Zidan Management (Somerset Place)
- Vermilion Development (3901 Broadway, just outside Uptown)
- Sarah's Circle (4830-4834 Sheridan)
- Horizon Realty (5050 Sheridan, Sheridan Plaza Apartments)
- Not sure who developed 4848 Sheridan, but it happened
- ABC & Me Daycare (4714 Sheridan)
- Saxony Capital (Borders building, future Ross Dress for Less)
- 944 Montrose, not sure of the name of the new owner or developer
I'm sure there are more I've forgotten. Cedar Street is hardly alone in investing in the future of our community.
As a resident/homeowner just blocks from the development, I'm in favor of the project and emailed the alderman voicing that opinion. Like many neighbors I know, I was not able to attend the meeting, so I am happy that my opinion could be counted
ReplyDeleteI attended the meeting, and the keep-Uptown-a-slum gang was there in force (sitting toward the back as a group; that tells you something right there).
ReplyDeleteHappy to know this development is going forward.
This was the right decision. We need to keep moving Uptown forward!
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