Transit-oriented apartment mid-rise proposed for West Loop parking lot

Photo from 42nd Ward

By: Jay Koziarz | Oct 18, 2017 | Chicago.Curbed.com

Another downtown parking lot looks poised for redevelopment as new details emerge regarding plans for a 10-story residential mid-rise near Union Station in Chicago’s rapidly-changing West Loop. Dubbed ‘The Gladys Apartments,’ the project from JAB Real Estate would deliver 69 rental units at 315 S. Jefferson Street. While the east and west ends of the building would be clad primarily in glass, the sides look considerably less elegant. The structure will cut in from the southern property line by 14 feet to allow room for residential balconies, but the north facade appears rather blank with gray-colored panels and very few windows.... Read More....