United Yards is the winning competition proposal for the New City / Back of the Yards INVEST SOUTHWEST RFP hosted by the City of Chicago.  The master plan for United Yards consists of 4 sites:

• A.  A new 6-story mixed use affordable housing building with 50 family units, outdoor terrace, ground floor, commercial space.
• B. The adaptive reuse and historic restoration of “the Rainbow Building” with 22-30 new units of housing, new ground floor uses including coffee shop, residential lobby and improved existing retail establishment.
• C. Build out 15,000 SF of retail space with 5-6 locally owned business and a healthcare clinic. Restore and repurpose existing Historic blade sign with “NEW CITY” gateway signage.
• D. Creation of a new Public Plaza and New Construction of 2 modular 3-flats with 6 affordable apartments as well as a micro-brewery with performance space, meeting space and rooftop garden.