From Classrooms to Community: Uptown's Former Immaculata High School Gets New Life as Apartments and Senior Living

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Uptown · March 6, 2026

Uptown's transformation into one of Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods just got another exciting chapter. The former Immaculata High School campus at 640 West Irving Park Road is moving forward with a creative redevelopment plan that will convert the historic site into a mix of apartments and senior living — and the development team is even turning to crypto investors to help fund the project, offering a stake in the site to community-minded backers looking to put their money where their neighborhood is.

The innovative financing approach signals just how much momentum Uptown's housing market is carrying into 2026. And it's not the only permit-stage project generating buzz: a full building permit was recently issued for a brand-new 32-unit residential development at 936 W. Leland, adding yet another address to the neighborhood's growing roster of fresh housing stock. Taken together, these projects reflect a neighborhood firing on all cylinders — welcoming new residents while honoring the architectural legacy that makes Uptown one of Chicago's most storied communities.

Want to stay on top of every new opening, groundbreaking, and community milestone in Uptown? Mark your calendars now for Toast of Uptown, returning April 26 — Uptown United and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce's beloved annual celebration of the neighborhood. Follow all the latest at exploreuptown.org and keep watching Socialhood for updates!

Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/uptown
2. https://chicago.urbanize.city/neighborhood/uptown
3. https://www.instagram.com/exploreuptownchi/
4. https://www.chicagobuildexpo.com/industry-news