Eight multi-unit buildings would be constructed in North Lawndale through the sale of eight City-owned lots and additional financial support proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

To be developed as seven three-flats and one four-flat by Missing Middle Chicago LLC, the buildings are part of the Department of Planning and Development’s Missing Middle Infill Housing initiative, which is incentivizing the redevelopment of vacant lots with walk-up buildings that have gone “missing” due to decades of disinvestment. Each completed building would be sold to at least one owner-occupant as part of the initiative’s community wealth-building goals.

The $4.8 million project would replace lots on the 3600 block of West Douglas Boulevard and nearby locations on South Springfield, Independence and Avers avenues. Consisting of approximately 30,000 square feet and valued at nearly $119,000, the lots would be sold for $1 each.

Additionally, $150,000 in City bond proceeds would be provided for the construction of each unit within each building, ensuring purchase prices are commensurate with market rates.

For more information, visit the Missing Middle website.