Designs released for Roseland Michigan Ave RFQ

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has released the two proposals vying to redevelop a large site at the corner of E. 115th St and S. Michigan Ave as part of the Roseland Michigan RFQ.

In December 2022, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the potential redevelopment of the sites along the Michigan Avenue priority corridor. Prior to issuing the RFQ, the City held a series of meetings with community stakeholders to gather input on the neighborhood's vision for the future of those sites. That input was incorporated into the RFQ and will be considered during the subsequent evaluation process.

Two development team finalists were subsequently selected for the site at 115th and Michigan Avenue on land adjacent to a planned CTA Red Line Station. The developer-designer teams are each receiving a $25,000 stipend to develop proposals that align with previous community visioning sessions.

1Fifteen at Michigan Station

Developer Team: Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives and Far South Chicago Community Development Corporation

Architect: Gensler and Beehyyve 

The 1Fifteen at Michigan Station multi-phase proposal looks to establish a presence at the corner of 115th and Michigan with its first building. The four-story mixed-use building would include a 15,000 square foot anchor grocery store, an 8000 square foot market hall for small businesses and entrepreneurs, an outdoor plaza, an indoor/outdoor dining experience, and 58 affordable apartments.

The design takes inspiration from rock formations with bay windows shifting and staggering to create movement and form on the building facade. The project will include solar panels, garden spaces, green roofs, rain garden, and permeable pavers

Set to cost $48.3 million, the first phase proposal will be funded by $5.5 million in debt, $15.8 million tax credit equity, $26.7 million government subsidies, and $300,000 in philanthropic support

The project’s second phase would include a mixed-use building with 5,600 square feet of retail space and 48 units as well as a 7,500 square foot retail building adjacent to the train station. A third phase would include a mixed-use building with 5,000 square feet of retail and 41 units in addition to a shared community park with 6 new townhomes and 18 walkup apartments around it. 

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Mosaic on Michigan

Developer Team: The Michaels Organization and P3 Markets

Architect: Studio Gang and Brook Architecture

The Mosaic on Michigan multi-phase proposal seeks to catalyze growth with its first building at the corner of 115th and Michigan. The five-story building would include 7,500 square feet of retail space including a grocer, cafe, community art center and pop-up retail shop on the ground floor in addition to residential amenity space. The upper floors will include 46 mixed-income residential units with a mix of 20 one-beds, 19 two-beds, and 7 three-beds. 

The project’s design takes cues from the surrounding vibrant history of Roseland. The residential units have been designed with outdoor rooms, private outdoor patios that have been designed to shade from the elements while giving space for residents to enjoy fresh air.

The first phase is expected to cost $39 million with funding coming from TIF funds, LIHTC equity, debt, City of Chicago Soft Funds and the ComEd Affordable Housing grant.

Subsequent phases are envisioned along S, Michigan Ave that would develop additional buildings with similar designs as well as community garden and outdoor spaces.