Permits issued for adaptive reuse at 4601 S. Ellis

Renovation permits have been issued for the adaptive reuse of the former St James United Methodist Church at 4601 S. Ellis. Located at the southeast corner of S. Ellis Ave and E 46th St, the church is being developed by Creative Designs Builders.

Designed by ZED Architects, the project looks to renovate an existing vacant church into a mixed-use development that features residential and office space. The old church space will be transitioned into new coworking office space. The attached original support spaces for the church will be renovated into 29 residential units.

An off-site parking lot across the street was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals all the way back in October 2020. The lot will hold 59 parking spaces for residents and those using the office space. 

With permits issued, Creative Design Builders can get to work on the construction. An official timeline for the project has not been announced.