City Council approves Austin Community Health Hub

The Chicago City Council has approved a rezoning for the Austin Community Health Hub. Planned for a vacant site at the corner of W. Chicago Ave and N. Lawler Ave, the community investment is being led by Stone CDC and Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.

With a shared vision of a healing, welcoming space for youth and families to seek clinical care and community-based services, the facility will provide high-quality pediatric specialty physical and behavioral healthcare services; community-responsive health education and training; gathering space for youth development and other community organizations; and outdoor space for programming and respite.

Designed by Gregory Ramon Design Studio and TnS Studio, the new three-story structure will have approximately 25,000 square feet of space. The interior will include a medical service clinic and treatment facility for Lurie’s Children’s Hospital and a mixed-use space with a cafe, restaurant, offices, and community meeting and event space for Stone CDC.

Topping out at 55 feet, the building’s design consists of a colorful facade made of fiber cement paneling and brick. The site will include 15 parking spaces for visitors and employees.

 With City Council approval secured, the site will be rezoned from RS-3 and B3-1 to a unified B3-3. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2024 with completion set for Spring 2025.