Lincoln Park High-Rise Plan Sparks Density Debate
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-19T07:02:04.370Z
politics
A proposal to construct a 20-story residential building at the corner of Fullerton and Clark is dividing residents in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Spearheaded by local firm Sterling Bay, the...
A proposal to construct a 20-story residential building at the corner of Fullerton and Clark is dividing residents in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Spearheaded by local firm Sterling Bay, the development has ignited a debate over density, affordability, and the character of the affluent North Side community.
The development would replace a long-standing parking garage and a smaller retail building, adding approximately 250 residential units to the area. Sterling Bay argues the project wil
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