Alderman Cappleman's latest newsletter contains his decision to approve the 640 W. Irving Park Road proposal, otherwise known as the 'Immaculata' Development. Perkins Eastman ArchitectsAfter Buena Park Neighbors came out in favor on Monday, 46th Ward Zoning & Development Committee members voted 21-7 in favor of the development on Tuesday.  The Alderman's statement is reproduced in full below:I want to thank the 46th Ward Zoning and Development Committee for participating in a 3-hour meeting to discuss the 640 W. Irving Park Road proposal. Click here to view a videotaped recording of this meeting. A special thanks to Alex Wolking from Buena Park Neighbors for all the work… [...]

 Immaculata proposal for 640 W. Irving ParkThe 46th Ward Zoning & Development Committee met via Zoom this evening to discuss and vote on the Immaculata proposal, which has been debated for over 2 years and undergone multiple revisions along the way due to neighborhood feedback. The proposal, which seeks to add senior housing in the historic Immaculata building and a newly built tower at the center of the large complex, recently gained the support of local block club Buena Park Neighbors. We hear that, after a long discussion including voices pro- and con-, the committee voted to approve the development with a final… [...]