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193 Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601 Lakeshore East

Price Upon Request

Land For Sale  •  0.75 AC

Property Details

  • Property Type Land
  • Lot Size 0.75 AC
  • Zoning PD 70
100 Transit Score
99 Walk Score

Description

Spanning 32,837 square feet, the site is strategically positioned at the convergence of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and the Central Business District, offering unmatched connectivity and visibility.

The property benefits from highly favorable zoning under PD 70, which allows for up to 702,256 square feet of floor area with zero bonus FAR cost and no affordable housing requirement—an exceptional advantage in today’s regulatory environment. Approved plans are in place for a world-class mixed-use tower featuring 574 residential units, 239 hotel keys, 37,192 square feet of co-working space, and 10,170 square feet of retail. Parking requirements are minimal, with only 33 new spaces needed and an easement granting access to 329 existing spaces in the Aqua Parking Garage.

Lakeshore East is anchored by a six-acre park and offers direct access to the Riverwalk and Lakefront Trail, creating a vibrant, amenity-rich environment. The neighborhood is home to a dense, affluent renter base and is surrounded by luxury residential towers and trophy office assets, ensuring sustained demand for high-quality multifamily and hospitality product.

Highlights

Prime development site in Chicago’s Lakeshore East, a premier master-planned community.
Grandfathered PD 70 zoning allows 702,256 SF of buildable area with zero bonus FAR cost.
No affordable housing requirement, unlike the citywide 20% mandate.
Approved plans for 574 residential units, 239 hotel keys, co-working, and retail space.
Immediate access to Riverwalk, Lakefront Trail, Millennium Park, and the Loop.
Rare opportunity in a high-density, high-demand submarket with limited remaining sites.

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Union Pacific West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 5 min - 1.9 mi
Chicago Union Station (Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Heritage Corridor Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Milwaukee District North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Milwaukee District West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), North Central Service - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), SouthWest Service - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 6 min - 2.2 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
Randolph/Wabash Station (Downtown Loop) (Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 3 min 7 min 0.4 mi
Chicago Millennium Station (South Shore Line - Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South Shore Line)) 4 min 7 min 0.4 mi
Chicago Millennium Station (Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 4 min 7 min 0.4 mi
State/Lake Station (Downtown Loop) (Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 4 min 8 min 0.4 mi
Lake Station (Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 3 min 9 min 0.5 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Chicago Midway International 22 min - 12.5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International 26 min - 18.8 mi
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