McKinley Park to Welcome New 'Missing Middle' Housing and Educational Opportunities
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Mckinley Park ·
McKinley Park residents will soon benefit from new housing options as the City of Chicago launches its latest phase of the 'Missing Middle' infill housing initiative in the neighborhood. The Department of Planning and Development announced on February 5 that thirty-five multi-unit buildings containing 99 housing units are planned for McKinley Park and other neighborhoods, with Urbanism LLC set to develop five two-flats on the 2400 block of West 34th Place. The $4.4 million project will replace vacant City lots with attractive housing designed to build community wealth.
"These developments will put vacant City lots into productive use, bring attractive and much-needed infill housing to local blocks while creating home-ownership opportunities that build community wealth," said DPD Commissioner Ciere Boatright about the initiative. In other community news, families interested in educational options can attend the Horizon Science Academy Elementary Open House this Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 2245 W. Pershing Road. The event showcases opportunities for kindergarten through 8th grade at this top-ranked free charter school. The school will also be holding its 2026-27 School Lottery on Friday, March 6, which is open to the public for both Elementary and High School programs.
Interested residents can learn more about the Missing Middle housing initiative through the Department of Planning and Development website, while families considering educational options are encouraged to attend Saturday's open house to meet faculty and tour the facilities.
Sources:
1. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/ec_dev/news/2026/february/new-missing-middle-residential-projects-selected-garfield-park-mckinley-park.html
2. https://mckinleypark.news/events/featured-events/event/27622-horizon-science-academy-elementary-open-house
3. https://hs.hsamckinley.org/