Initial details and a Request for Proposals (RFP) have been issued for the reimagining of the northern half of Chicago State University in Roseland. Dubbed University Village 95, the plan calls for the redevelopment of the mostly vacant areas of the campus along the south side of East 95th Street.

The over two-acre project spans roughly from South St. Lawrence Avenue on the west to South Cottage Grove Avenue on the east. It would rebuild the existing offshoot of St. Lawrence Avenue to create a new campus entrance, while also connecting to the upcoming rebuilt Metra station at 95th Street. The development is expected to bring a total of 232,000 square feet of space.

Led by the university and CBRE, the completed vision would feature multiple five- to six-story buildings centered around a pedestrian walkway. The plan includes three blocks of new student housing, standard residential units, retail, green space, and more. To achieve this, the university will partner with developers and offer long-term land leases, according to Crain’s. Read Full Article at Chicago Yimby