A New Community Anchor Is Coming to 18th Street: Casa Nayarit Will Bring Affordable Homes and Childcare to Pilsen's Heart

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Pilsen · June 27, 2026

Big things are taking shape at one of Pilsen's most talked-about vacant lots. Plans have been revealed for the first phase of redevelopment at 900 W. 18th Street — a massive site at the corner of 18th and Peoria that the city has been working to transform for years. And the vision is deeply rooted in community.

Leading the charge is The Resurrection Project, a trusted local nonprofit with a track record of building affordable housing in Pilsen. The organization will develop a seven-story building called Casa Nayarit — the latest in a proud family of projects that includes nearby Casa Yucatán and Casa Durango. But it's not just homes: the ground floor will feature a large commercial space earmarked for a brand-new childcare center with an adjacent playground, to be operated by Chicago Commons. The surrounding site will also include a landscaped plaza connected to the future Paseo Trail, creating a green, walkable gateway right in the heart of the neighborhood.

For Pilsen residents who have watched this corner sit empty through years of debate and delay, Casa Nayarit represents something worth celebrating — a community-centered future finally taking form. Want to stay connected to Pilsen's growth? Follow The Resurrection Project and keep tabs on city planning updates through your alderman's office. The 18th Street corridor is building forward — and this time, it's building for the people who call Pilsen home.

Sources:
1. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/04/plans-revealed-for-first-phase-of-redevelopment-of-massive-pilsen-site.html