New Markets Tax Credit Coalition

North Austin Community Center

A 140,000 sq. ft. community center on a long-vacant 6.7-acre brownfield site in North Austin that was most recently owned by the City of Chicago.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $23,086,616
  • Total Project Cost: $34,618,178

IMPACT

  • 115 FTE jobs
  • 250 construction jobs
  • 140,000 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

The Project consists of a 140,000 sq. ft. community center on a long-vacant 6.7-acre brownfield site in North Austin that was most recently owned by the City of Chicago. Modeled after the Pullman Community Center on the South Side, the new facility houses a full-sized indoor sports field that can be divided into 4 smaller fields; 2 basketball courts; rooms for mentoring, tutoring and computer-based learning; and common space for community gatherings. Intentional Sports will also operate a small sports store and café. An extensive outdoor area will include two playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, a sports field, and parking.

MAP

Address: 1841 North Laramie, Chicago, IL 60639

Census Tract: 17031250200

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