The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday approved a 269-unit apartment project in the Boystown/Wrigleyville that drew opposition from twelve area condo associations, local community groups and business organizations. The proposal which compromises of a 12 and 15 story building have been heavily debated by local residents, some of whom say that the development is too large and contain too many units.
The $73.4 million dollar project is located a north of Wrigley and will include 11,000 square feet and 276 parking spots. It will be located where a current parking lot owned by Open Arms Church currently exists; Open Arms is listed as a member of the group developing the site.
The development proposes, to connect the neighborhood to retail on the southern end of the Ward, helping to urbanize the area.
