Westgate

The design includes a wide range of spaces and programs focused on wellness and community wealth building. Beginning at the east, the development includes a 9-story rental building with sweeping views of West Garfield Park and community. At the top of the building, amenities animate the “icons” including a social space, laundry, and fitness/wellness room. A plaza at the corner of Madison/Hamlin creates a lively gateway to the West Garfield Park neighborhood, enhanced by a playful water feature (misters), restaurant and outdoor dining. Three additional retail spaces lead to five entrepreneurial workspaces, with a mid-block market plaza. Above, a roof deck and playspace connect the 9-story east building to the 4-story west building. This is a space where the two communities meet, socialize, and children safely play. A 14,000 SF grocery store and cafe stretches from midblock to Springfield. Loading is along Springfield and dedicated, secure parking is located at the rear.

WestGate Partners, a partnership of three local Black-Owned development firms: TRUdelta, CBBC and East Lake, is pleased to introduce our transformative vision for the corner of Madison & Hamlin.   We believe that the talent right here in our community should lead in making the change we all want to see; and know when we have the right partners, real changes are possible. We believe that the community needs ownership in new developments to help prevent displacement. Project Forward, a local Black Woman-owned firm, will help with Community Wealth Building efforts. At some point, we must be able to build our own neighborhoods. That time is now.

Our design team is a partnership of architects Valerio Dewalt Train and Latent, delivering design excellence, innovation, and Black/Woman-Owned talent.