Plan Commission approves development at 1201 W. Kinzie

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The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a five-story, 66-unit residential development at 1201 W. Kinzie Street, designed by Dirk Denison Architects and planned by LG Group. The $25 million project will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom units, with 10 affordable units to meet requirements.

Why it matters

This development is part of the ongoing transformation of Chicago's Kinzie Industrial Corridor, as the city looks to add more housing options in areas traditionally zoned for industrial use. The project will bring new residents and economic activity to the neighborhood.

The details

The residential building will occupy the southwest corner of W. Kinzie St and N. Racine Ave, with a ground floor featuring the residential entry, amenity spaces, three residential units, an interior garage with 14 parking spaces, a bike room for 66 bikes, and mechanical space. The upper floors will have 15 units on the second floor and 16 units per floor on the remaining residential levels.

• The Plan Commission approved the project on March 23, 2026.
• If all approvals are secured, the developer plans to break ground in Q4 2026 and complete construction by Q2 2028.

What’s next

The proposal can now seek final approvals from the Committee on Zoning and City Council. A hearing before the ZBA will also be required.