Plans have been revealed for the residential redevelopment of the large vacant site at 3265 North California Avenue in Avondale. Located just north of the intersection with West Belmont Avenue, the L-shaped lot sits half a block from Brands Park near the Chicago River. The project is being led by a local development team operating under the name Cal-Melrose LLC.

The overall development will consist of six buildings designed by the local firm Hirsch MPG. The first building to be constructed will occupy the southern edge of the site, at the corner of West Melrose Street. It will rise five stories and contain 52 residential units, offering convertible, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts.

Tenants of the building will have access to a 24-vehicle parking garage located at the rear of the ground floor, as well as a rooftop deck. Following this, the project will add four smaller three-story buildings containing a total of 24 townhomes. Each townhome will include a two-car garage and four bedrooms. These will all face a central gated greenway. Check out Chicago YIMBY to see more!