Funding has been partially approved for Abrams Intergenerational Village at 5300 South Calumet Avenue in Washington Park. Just west of the neighborhood’s namesake park, the project has been in development for a few years and has undergone a slight redesign since our previous coverage. The effort is being led by the local social impact organization The Renaissance Collaborative.

To accomplish this, local firm Moody Nolan has designed a six-story building containing 71 residential units, consisting of 29 studios, 16 one-bedrooms, 17 two-bedrooms, and nine three-bedroom layouts. These units will be supported by shared laundry rooms, multipurpose rooms, office space, a library, computer room, fitness center, lounge areas, and a community dining room.

Additionally, the grounds will include a playground, gardens, and a 32-vehicle parking lot in the rear. The development will also feature 24-hour security, and 37 of the units will be fully accessible. Clad in a mix of gray and yellow panels, the project is expected to cost approximately $40.1 million to construct. This will be partially funded by $13 million in TIF (Tax Increment Financing) money, which was recently approved by the Community Development Commission. Find out more at Chicago Yimby