Lincoln Yards Revised Plan

Master Plan
January 2019
Executive
Summary
Lincoln Yards offers a once in a lifetime
opportunity to transform an under-utilized area
of the City into a neighborhood built for the
needs of Chicagoans.
Lincoln Yards is an exceptional development
that looks to the future, while preserving and
revitalizing the area in a way that blends its
unique industrial heritage with generous parks,
riverfront open spaces and new amenities for
local residents.
It is rare to find 55+ acres under visionary
ownership in a city with such strong assets as the
Lincoln Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, the
Chicago River and The 606 Trail.
Although the site is currently disconnected
from these assets by infrastructure barriers
and the remnants of previous industrial uses, a
combination of both careful and bold urban
design moves will open the site and its riverfront
to all as public spaces.
Lincoln Yards embraces the goals set forth in the
North Branch Framework Plan, to advance the
City's and the local communities' shared vision.
It will promote job-creating economic growth,
transit-oriented development and formation of a
natural riverfront environment. As a result, it will
generate a truly unique, mixed-use North Branch
neighborhood and a regional destination.
Lincoln Yards is not just an opportunity to benefit
the surrounding communities but the entire city.
Introduction Character Zone Guidelines
4 Purpose of the Plan 86 Character Zones
5 Relationship to Other Planning Documents 88 North Dominick Corridor Character Zone
6 Overview 90 Kingsbury Corridor Character Zone
8 The Next Big Transformation 92 West Riverfront Character Zone
10 North Branch Industrial Corridor 94 South Dominick Corridor Character Zone
12 Context: Lincoln Yards Looking South 96 South Riverfront District Character Zone
14 Context: Lincoln Yards Looking North
16 Context: Lincoln Yards Looking West
18 Opportunities
20 Community Process
Master Plan Framework: Phasing
100 Initial Development and Infrastructure
Vision 100 North Zone Development and Infrastructure
101 West Zone Development and Infrastructure
30 Connected Neighborhood 101 South Zone Development and Infrastructure
32 The Exchange 102 Development and Infrastructure Alignment
33 Collection of Experiences 104 Initial Phase Development
34 Public/Central Open Space
35 Accessible Waterfront
36 Crafted Skyline
38 View Corridors
Master Plan Framework: Urban Structure
42 Walkable, Urban Blocks

43 Active Ground Floors
44 Podiums
45 Taller Buildings
46 Proposed Subareas & Bulk Tables
Master Plan Framework: Public Realm

50 Public Open Space
52 Open Space Network
54 Lincoln Yards North Park
57 Illustrative Plan
58 Lincoln Yards South Park
60 The Riverwalk
62 Illustrative Riverwalk Sections
Master Plan Framework: Transportation

66 Connectivity
67 Regional Transit System
68 Multi-Modal Transportation
70 Street Framework
72 Improving Traffic Circulation
73 Parking
74 Elston/Ashland/Armitage Intersection
Improvements
75 Complete Streets
76 Proposed Street Sections
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Introduction
The City of Chicago’s North Branch
Framework Plan rezoned the
Lincoln Yards site and unlocked
an opportunity for the creation
of a mixed-use neighborhood
that promotes economic growth,
transit-oriented development and
the creation of a natural riverfront
environment. Sterling Bay, the City
of Chicago and the surrounding
communities will collaborate, to
ensure that Lincoln Yards is
successfully implemented, and meets
these objectives while creating an
inviting place for all.
Purpose of the Plan Relationship to Other
Planning Documents
The Lincoln Yards Master Plan provides a vision for the To create an active community centered around Since 2010, multiple studies and plans have been The development of Lincoln Yards will be guided by
development of the former industrial land, including the walkability, mixed use, diversity and expanded open space, completed for the North Branch Industrial Corridor. two new Planned Development documents: one for
objectives for the comprehensive development of the several key factors were considered: Several of these themes and key principles are applied Lincoln Yards North and another for Lincoln Yards
site, and guidance around the relationship of built form to the Master Plan, including improved connectivity, new South. Lincoln Yards North is primarily the former site of
• Urban form matters as a way to deliver high-quality,
and the public realm, and how it will relate to adjacent experiences for walking and biking, and adding public Finkl Steel, as well as several smaller adjacent parcels.
publicly accessible open spaces and balance in-
neighborhoods and communities. creased density and building height. transit to the existing transit network. Other principles Lincoln Yards South comprises the former City-owned
• Vibrant and livable neighborhoods are sustained by a regarding site design, open space and massing have been Fleet Management site, as well as former industrial
Lincoln Yards is a new mixed-use community that will be mix of uses that feed streets with activity throughout further studied to create a balanced and optimal outcome. and manufacturing sites along the west side of the
developed on 55+ acres of former industrial land along the day. These include stepping down the height of buildings to Chicago River.
the North Branch of the Chicago River. This site is uniquely • The layout of smaller scaled blocks around larger adjacent neighborhoods.
located at the bend in the Chicago River and between open spaces provides the foundation for the layering Under the new Planned Development, the Lincoln Yards
some of the City’s most iconic neighborhoods: Bucktown, of buildings and mix of uses that give Lincoln Yards a The North Branch Framework (approved in 2017) sets a development will construct approximately 15 million
Wicker Park and Lincoln Park. vibrant identity. vision for transforming this stretch of industrial waterfront: square feet of buildable area, which is within the allowable
• A major expansion of the public realm will open the turning Chicago’s neglected back yard into a vibrant densities identified in the North Branch Framework Plan.
Lincoln Yards is located within the larger North Branch riverfront to the community. neighborhood front yard along our River. It is critical for The FAR of 6.5 for Lincoln Yards is in alignment and
Industrial Corridor and applies the recommendations of the city to regenerate brownfield sites, connect them proportion with the current zoning strategy for the
the City of Chicago’s Industrial Modernization Initiative, This document is intended to ensure that the future back into the fabric of the City, and create attractive new adjacent Clybourn Corridor, which allows for re-zoning
which is intended to promote employment and economic development of Lincoln Yards is consistent with goals and developments to compete with suburban sprawl. requests up to a FAR of 5.0.
activity while creating diverse public open space and principles laid out in the North Branch Framework Plan.
a collection of unique places for everyone. Lincoln Several of the North Branch Framework Plan’s key The Lincoln Yards Master Plan synthesizes many of the
Yards will catalyze a dynamic, mixed-use economic The Master Plan document has been organized principles are applied to the Master Plan, including access and transportation improvements identified in the
engine for Chicago. into five sections. improved connectivity, new experiences for walking North Branch Framework Plan.
and biking, and adding public transit to the existing
• Urban design vision and principles
The Master Plan vision for Lincoln Yards draws on transit network. Infrastructure improvements recommended in this
• Urban design framework
this unique location by using a full range of planning • Open space and public realm document contemplate what can be delivered as part of
strategies to create a dynamic place, while delivering • Transportation The North Branch Framework Plan recommends and the Planned Development and allow for future off-site
a diversity of experiences that complement adjacent • Character zones supports increases in density and height in relation to improvements in the adjacent community.
neighborhoods. publicly-accessible open spaces through the Planned
Development process.
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Transportation Investments
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Public transportation has served the City since the late
Transformation 1800s. The network has included local and regional train
systems, street cars, bus systems and water taxis. The
be Chicago's next
Every great city has a handful of projects that over elevated train passenger system called the "L" opened in
time have truly transformed its urban form, function 1897, and continues to expand today. Lake Shore Drive,
and future. In the context of Chicago's major events originally an unpaved path for carriages, has seen many
and developments, it becomes evident that Lincoln expansions, re-routes, and landfills overtime. The Outer
exemplary planned
Yards holds this same transformative potential with its Drive's transformations connected the City north to south.
natural assets, size of land, and proximity to multiple
transit systems. By implementing thoughtful planning
Infrastructure Investments
principles and a flexible framework, Lincoln Yards will
development
set the stage for the next great transformation in the Chicago's location on the Illinois Michigan Canal connecting
history of Chicago. the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River positioned the
City for incredible growth and transformation into a major
transportation hub for the country. In order to address the
Park Boulevard System
need for a comprehensive sewage system, the flow of the
Established in the mid-1800s to create healthy, Chicago River was reversed to preserve the water quality
accessible, and livable neighborhoods, the Park of Lake Michigan.
Boulevard System was the first such major
comprehensive system in the country. The network
Parks and Public Open Space
includes 1,700 acres of open space and extends 26 miles.
The system was originally planned to connect South Park, The integration of public parks, open spaces and lakefront
West Chicago Park, and Lincoln Park to provide natural access into the City is central to the City's design. Long
respite and recreation. before the City was incorporated, land along the lakefront
where Grant Park is today was labeled “Public Ground—
Common to Remain Forever Open, Clear and Free of
Chicago Fire and Rebuilding
Any Buildings, or Other Obstruction Whatever.” The City
In October 1871, a fire destroyed one-third of the City includes many notable parks that have guided adjacent
including the business district. The Great Rebuilding development and transformation. Millennium Park,
efforts following the fire led to innovative building completed in 2004, revitalized a neglected downtown site
designs and technologies. In 1885, Chicago produced the into an international destination. The City has recently
world's first skyscraper. seen major investments in connective public open spaces.
The Chicago Riverfront has reconnected the City to
the Chicago River with active uses, redevelopment and Historic Parks and Boulevards Museum Campus, Grant Park & Central Station The 606 Trail
City Beautiful and 1893 Worlds Fair
recreational paths. The 606 Trail, once an abandoned rail
In response to the industrialized and overcrowded city, line, was converted into an elevated greenway connecting
the City Beautiful Movement emerged. Led by Daniel many Chicago neighborhoods.
Burnham, the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
displayed the model city of the future and attracted
Planned Developments
millions of visitors to Chicago.
Many developments are notable in the evolution of
the urban fabric of the City. In recent times, major
1909 Plan of Chicago
redevelopment plans and projects have brought
Architect planners Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett revitalizing transformations to entire city districts. These
scripted a bold plan for the City and surrounding include the Central Area Plan, the Central Station
region, recommending the creation of new and widened Development, Lakeshore East, Dearborn Station, the
streets, a continuous public lakefront and park system, Riverwalk and Fulton Market. And now, Lincoln Yards.
new railroad, harbor, and civic buildings. The plan also
included forest preserves, park expansions, and a
network of highways around the City.
Lincoln Park & Lake Shore Drive Chicago Riverwalk

North Branch
Industrial Corridor Goal 1
Maintain the North Branch Industrial Corridor
The North Branch Industrial Corridor is one of 26
as an important economic engine and vital job
industrial corridors in Chicago and is also the first
center within the City of Chicago.
component of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Industrial
Modernization Initiative. It is a 760-acre area
along the Chicago River between Kinzie Street and
Fullerton Avenue and is surrounded by many different
residential and mixed-use neighborhoods. The North
Branch Industrial Corridor has supported important
Goal 2
manufacturing, warehousing and transportation uses
Provide better access for all transportation modes.
for generations.
However, much of the land today is vacant and under-

performing. This is in part due to the area’s longtime
Goal 3
industrial zoning, which prohibited it from responding to
market demands for non-industrial uses such as housing,
retail and commerce for many years. The City and the
Corridor's surrounding communities have collectively
identified a formal plan to revitalize this area as a mixed-
Build upon the North Branch Industrial Corridor's
use economic engine for today’s age of innovation.
unique natural and built environment.
By looking at the North Branch Industrial Corridor within
the context of the surrounding neighborhoods and the
City as a whole, it is possible to reinvent this site in a way
that respects and celebrates its long history and many
contributions to Chicago.
Land Use Zoning Implementation

North Branch Framework Plan
In May 2017, the Chicago Plan Commission adopted the 3 Distinct Zones
North Branch Framework Plan and Design Guidelines Each has unique assets, demands and
following an in-depth community engagement process. development potential.
This thoughtful document considers the City's and the
community’s needs to create a flexible and actionable, • North Sub Area (dynamic zone)
mixed-use development plan for this industrial corridor.
Today, the Plan is embedded in the City’s long-term plan • Central Sub Area (stable zone)
and is ready to be implemented.
• South Sub Area (transitional zone)
The Plan's three main goals are to maintain the corridor
as an economic engine and vital job center, provide
better access to all transportation modes, and enhance
the area’s unique natural and built environment. Sterling
Bay has embraced all three of these goals and looks
forward to putting them to work to build a better and
more beautiful North Branch community.

Context: Lincoln Yards Looking South

Context: Lincoln Yards Looking North

Context: Lincoln Yards Looking West

Opportunities
As is the case with many post-industrial sites, the Lincoln
Yards’ site developed an internal logic independent of
its adjacent contexts and disconnected from the urban
fabric. Despite its relative isolation, the site possesses
some extraordinary assets that have the potential to
create a memorable district when integrated carefully
into the Master Plan.
First and foremost is the Chicago River that offers

an extraordinary opportunity to create a natural
environment supported by great redevelopment. The
development should strive to strengthen both visual and
physical connections to the river and to create a cohesive
riverwalk experience. The site also enjoys unparalleled
views of the downtown skyline. This offers a great
opportunity to create unique public and private spaces.
Additionally, much of the site has been cleared of existing
buildings, making it readily available for development.
The popular and successful 606 bike trail comes near

the site, ending at Walsh Park just west of I-90/I-94. The
site also enjoys close proximity to public transit – the
key to success for any new urban development today.
This site is just a five-minute walk from the Clybourn
Metra Station and less than a ten-minute walk from the
Armitage CTA Station.
While these assets surround the site, the connectivity

through and to the site is challenged by existing
infrastructure barriers, including I-90/94, the Metra
tracks, and a dysfunctional traffic interchange
at Ashland Avenue, Armitage Avenue, and Elston
Avenue. Additionally, within the site, the Cortland
Bridge is currently the only point of access across
the Chicago River.
In order to make the site a truly transportation-

oriented development, significant improvements
to both the Metra station and the surrounding
infrastructure are required.

Community Process
To date, Sterling Bay has worked earnestly to engage
many stakeholders and community members in the
planning process for Lincoln Yards. Some of the
most important design ideas have come from local
community members.
Sterling Bay believes deeply that the success of

developments like Lincoln Yards relies on finding common
ground with the community and stakeholders. Based on
the “Listening Tour” with the local community, the team
has identified the following eight shared community
values and has tailored the Lincoln Yards Master Plan to
respect and respond to them.
The team will continue its community and stakeholder

outreach throughout the master planning process using
various means, including open houses, formal community
presentations and charrettes. It is Sterling Bay’s goal
to continually engage the adjacent communities, in Transformation of a polluting industrial Provision of ample, diverse and
Provision of significant workspace Provision of cultural and social amenities
order to keep them informed and to get feedback, environment into a welcoming riverfront programmable open spaces for
and growth opportunities for future for the residents of Lincoln Yards and the
working hard to maintain positive communication experience with public spaces all demographics
companies, local start-ups and surrounding neighborhoods
throughout the process.
entrepreneurs, creating more jobs for
the communities
A Master Plan
built on shared
community
values
Transformation of existing Preservation and celebration of existing Appropriate use of density to create a Creation of an extraordinary experience
area's mobility challenges with bridges and buildings where possible sustainableandwell-scaleddevelopment on and along the river
new and improved mulit-modal
infrastructure and technology

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Stakeholder Engagement
Sterling Bay has engaged numerous different
stakeholders at the local, city, state, and national levels.
Each organization’s input has been invaluable to the
Stakeholder Engagement
planning process. Many of these entities also have
Sterling Bay has
regulatory, engaged
financial anda number of different
policy authority over the Master
stakeholders
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levels. Each organization’s
framework critical to itsinput hassuccess.
overall been invaluable
to the planning process. These agencies also have
regulatory, financial and policy authority over the master
The icons to the right represent the various
plan, making their support for the project’s vision and
entities involved to date. These include: City of Chicago,
framework critical to its overall success.
Department of Planning and Development (DPD),
The icons toDepartment
Chicago of Transportation
the right represent (CDOT), Chicago
the various stakeholder City of Chicago Department of Water Illinois Environmental US Army Corps
Department of Water Management (CDWM),
organizations involved to date. These include: City of CTA, Management Protection Agency of Engineers
Chicago Department of Buildings, Chicago
Chicago, Department of Planning and Development Metropolitan
Water
(DPD), Reclamation
Chicago DepartmentDistrict, Illinois Environmental
of Transportation (CDOT),
Protection Agency (IEPA), Chicago
Chicago Department of Water Management, Metropolitan
CTA, Agency
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Department Illinois Department
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Guard, Union Protection
Pacific and Agency (IEPA),
Metra Rail.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP),
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Union Pacific,
and Metra Rail.
Each organization
brings valuable Chicago Department of Metropolitan Water Illinois Department of United States Coast Guard
input to the
Transportation Reclamation District Natural Resources
planning process
Each organization
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planning process
Chicago Department of Chicago Metropolitan Union Pacific Railroad Metra Rail
Planning and Development Agency for Planning

Vision
Lincoln Yards will be Chicago’s
next transformational project,
connecting Chicagoans to the River's
North Branch as well as The 606. It
will provide new parks and public
open spaces along the waterfront
and throughout the neighborhood.
It will also tie together surrounding

neighborhoods, including Lincoln
Park, Wicker Park and Bucktown.
This riverfront neighborhood’s fun
shops, food & beverage spots, great
innovation spaces and skyline views
will attract entrepreneurs, young
professionals, local families, long-time
Chicagoans, East-Coast transplants,
West-Coast adventurers, academics
and artists alike.
Economic Development Lincoln Yards is a defining moment for our
The development of Lincoln Yards will catalyze a dynamic, mixed-use economic engine for the city. This project will knit together this site
City of Chicago. The vision includes a diversity of use and program that will support dynamic with countless connections — to new economic
and inclusive growth for the city.
opportunities, new transportation options, new
environmental benefits for everyone to enjoy.
Sustainability
In addition to the significant environmental remediation that has already been achieved on
site, much of the existing infrastructure in the area was built at a time when standards for
conserving energy and managing water quality did not exist as they do today.
The Master Plan supports the City of Chicago’s goals for sustainable development by
setting a target to achieve LEED-ND certification for the entire development. Lincoln Yards
will incorporate high performance sustainable design that will positively contribute to the
sustainability of the overall development and will be a leading model for the regeneration of
other industrial sites along the Chicago River.
Transit Oriented
The City is shifting to a more sustainable model of development, away from low-density
sprawl and excessive reliance on the car. Chicago can dramatically boost the number of
people living in urban areas, where transit and nearby amenities help foster more sustainable
lifestyles, connect residents to nature, and complement the unique elements and fabric of
surrounding neighborhoods. Higher density is good, more sustainable, and comes with many
benefits for the City and region, as long as it is well-connected to public transport and its
environment is well-designed.
Activated Ground Floor

The master plan places great emphasis on the importance of human-scale, and adheres to
the principle that creating a great ground floor is essential to good urbanism. Smaller-scaled
blocks allowing for turning corners frequently, and create a pleasant walking experience with
a mix of active uses that feeds sidewalks with activity throughout the day. Together the design
of streetscapes and buildings that abut and activate sidewalk frontages reinforce the sense
of place while serving as transition zones between land use and density.
Heritage and Character

Although most of the industrial buildings on the site have already been removed, the Master
Plan enhances the connectivity between the site’s heritage, the scale and texture of the site,
and retains and creatively restores the important and authentic sense of place. Elements of
the site's industrial past are preserved when possible and integrated into the fabric of the
site's overall design.
Density
The North Branch Framework Plan recommends and supports increases in density and height
in relation to publicly-accessible open spaces through the Planned Development process.
Utilization of the available floor area bonuses behind the North Branch Framework Plan will
provide for much-needed investments in open space, public transportation and community
services. Increased building heights and densities are emerging along neighborhood
commercial corridors and major transit routes throughout the City. As part of the vision
outlined in the North Branch Framework Plan, the increase in density and population will
ensure continued vibrancy of Lincoln Park and Bucktown.
Affordability
The Lincoln Yards Master Plan calls for 6,000 housing units. This increased supply of
residential units will allow for more affordable housing in the area. Further, Lincoln Yards will
meet all ARO requirements and have affordable units on site.

The North Branch Industrial Corridor is in
transition. The vision for Lincoln Yards builds
on the goals of the North Branch Framework
Plan that were developed with substantial
community involvement and input.
The following principles for Lincoln Yards

respond to the unique conditions of the site,
while addressing the key considerations
to building a high-quality, mixed-use
development.
Connected
neighborhoods
A master plan that breaks down barriers and
connects surrounding communities
Public/central
open space
A development focused around an inviting
and signature open space network
Accessible
waterfront
Contiguous and creative riverfront spaces
Crafted skyline
Tall and slender towers with podiums to
enhance views, create pedestrian scale and
minimize shadows on public spaces
Collection of
experiences
Character zones with a variety of uses

Connected
Neighborhood
North-South Connections The 606 Extension
The Master Plan breaks down existing barriers on the
site to create a porous urban framework that links • Provide two additional north-south corridors The multi-use 606 extension trail will link Bucktown
people, bicycles, neighborhoods and transportation serving the area and Wicker Park to Lincoln Park and the lakefront. It
infrastructure. These physical connections are coupled • Extend Dominick Street (Webster to North) will connect to the historic swing bridge, which will be
with visual connections to make the Lincoln Yards' • New Dominick Bridge maintained in an open position as a viewing platform
public realm and riverfront inviting parts of the larger • Connect Southport to Kingsbury over the river. The 606 will connect both sides of
community. A fine-grain, but unique urban fabric will also • Extend Kingsbury to Cortland the Riverwalk and the central open space in the
stitch the neighborhood into the surrounding City grid, neighborhood, and it will connect to bike trails in the
while still making a bold statement for the future. Lincoln Park neighborhood and points east.
East-West Connections
• Serves the larger area • Enhance east-west connections across the river
• Provides connections to several north-south corridors • Improve Cortland Street (Elston to Kingsbury)
• Provides greater east-west access and • Extend Armitage (Elston to Southport)
overall circulation • Extend Concord Place
• New Concord / Wisconsin Bridge
• Extend the 606 across the River
606 Extension and Skate Park under the Kennedy Expressway

The 606 Today
Connecting to the Connecting parks,

surrounding urban people, and
fabric communities
The Exchange Collection
One of the long-term goals of the Lincoln Yards Master
Transform the disconnected transit systems
into a unified Exchange
of Experiences
Plan is to relocate the current Clybourn Metra Station
further south and link it to The 606, the center of • Transit-centered new development Lincoln Yards includes a series of smaller character The West Riverfront Gateway
development, and other modes of transit. Rebranded • Magnet north side multi-modal hub zones that respond to specific land use, open space
A mixed-use development that will extend amenities
as The Exchange, the new transit hub will combine the • Catalyst for sustained neighborhood investment and transitions to adjacent community areas while
and experiences in Lincoln Yards across the River, while
various transit modalities with activated programs, and job creation siting buildings to frame and animate public spaces at
creating an iconic urban gateway to the North Branch.
naturally making Lincoln Yards the next must-see • Provide alternate solutions to current capacity the street level.
destination in Chicago. issues on CTA lines
The North Dominick Corridor The South DomInick Corridor
Together with DPD, CDOT, Metra, and the community, the A prominent office address lined with active publicly- Located directly adjacent to the large recreational
The Exchange - a multi-modal amenities, the corridor will be a unique mixed-use
new Exchange will be designed to make the transition oriented ground floor uses that frame multiple well-
connection point for: area with its own character and identity, defined by a
through the infrastructural barrier -- such as the highway scaled, pedestrian pathways leading to river.
overpass and the railroad -- a unique experience. The • Two Metra Lines continuous pedestrian experience from the north.
extension of The 606 will be accompanied by a community • 606 Trail The Kingsbury Corridor
amenity such as a skate park and a beautifully landscaped • CTA Bus Lines Primarily residential zone that serves as a transition in The South Riverfront District
plaza will be integrated as the new station's arrival point. • Water Taxi use and building height to the Clybourn Avenue Corridor
Bridges the gap between the natural
• City's Proposed Transit Way and Lincoln Park neighborhood.
experiences along the riverfront, existing businesses
• Parking
and the urban fabric surrounding Lincoln Yards.
• Possible Express Metra Service to O'Hare Airport
Where all systems

come together

Public/Central Accessible
Open Space Waterfront
Lincoln Yards will provide publicly accessible open spaces The diversity and number of parks included in the The Chicago River waterfront should be accessible
of all shapes and sizes throughout the development.
A major central open space will act as the heart of the
Lincoln Yards Master Plan creates a new destination
open space for the entire community.
for the community and surrounding neighborhoods.
Today, however, this channelized river’s vertical Contiguous
and accessible
development, with breathtaking views down the river to bulkheads prevent public enjoyment. Lincoln Yards hopes
downtown Chicago. This large riverfront park will ensure to do its part to help create a contiguous riverwalk from
the site’s views – one of its most defining features – are downtown Chicago all the way to Avondale. This will also
enjoyed by all, rather than being a privatized space
for just a few.
Total Park Space 11.18 acres help to connect Lincoln Yards to other communities up
and down the river. waterfront
Hardscaped Open Space 6.27 acres
Lincoln Yards North Park provides a large central open Design improvements to the waterfront on the site will
space for the development and surrounding community, Riverwalk 3.55 acres allow Lincoln Yards residents, employees and visitors to
and the Lincoln Yards South Park will provide recreational benefit from the river as both a source of transportation
programming for the larger community. Total Parks and Open Space 21.00 acres and recreation. Whether strolling along the Riverwalk,
enjoying dinner overlooking the river, grabbing a
Smaller parks will be sprinkled throughout the development water taxi, biking, jogging or taking out a kayak, the
to act as pedestrian connectors between neighborhoods. river will become an integral part of this unique
These smaller public open spaces and pocket parks will help community’s daily life.
to create a range of public realm experiences.
Open space
aligned with views
to downtown
Crafted Skyline
The massing of the buildings in Lincoln Yards is designed Building heights and densities are also carefully crafted to
to create an attractive skyline from both near and maximize views to the Chicago skyline as well as the river
far. Carefully articulated towers create a hierarchy of and nearby neighborhoods and parks. Furthermore, the
heights throughout the development. These towers massing of buildings minimizes shadows on the public
are married to well-scaled podiums with active realm, ensuring that the development’s public open spaces
ground floor uses, simultaneously creating urban and – and their great views – are enjoyed by all.
human-scaled spaces.

View Corridors
The Master Plan takes into account neighborhood At an average width of 175 feet, the Chicago River
surroundings by utilizing a series of existing conditions provides another transition to step up to taller buildings
that provide broad natural transitions within the proposed along the Expressway. Taller commercial and
development and to adjacent residential areas. The mixed-use buildings west of the River take advantage
current zoning strategy along the Clybourn Corridor of closer proximity to two existing Metra lines and
could allow for re-zoning requests that would provide an plans for a new multi-modal station, further leveraging
FAR of up to 5.0, which would contribute to the 300+ foot transit-oriented development and reducing the impact of
wide transition zone and buffer to Lincoln Park. increased personal vehicle trips to the area.
Within the development site, the central park in Lincoln The combined width of the Expressway and Ashland
Yards North creates a 280+ foot transition to the larger Avenue creates a 400+ foot buffer and transition zone
office buildings along the Dominick Street corridor. to step height down toward the Bucktown and Wicker
Commercial buildings along the North Dominick Corridor Park neighborhoods.
are planned to open onto the Riverwalk, and have been
sited to allow multiple spaces for the public to access
the river. The height of the buildings proposed along this
corridor averages 20 stories.
View looking east from the 606
View looking west

Master Plan
Framework:
Urban Structure
The Lincoln Yards Master Plan draws
great inspiration and insight from
the City and the local community.
By listening to the community
and following the goals set forth
in the North Branch Framework
Plan, Sterling Bay has synthesized
their input into a comprehensive
framework that sets forth the urban
structure for a connected and well-
scaled development.
Walkable, Urban Blocks Active Ground Floors
The Master Plan places great emphasis on the importance It is at the street level that the public will experience The design of the ground floor will contain active uses
of human-scale, and adheres to the principle that creating Lincoln Yards. Great importance has been placed on the with a variety of character and experiences, all containing
a great ground floor is essential to good urbanism. The ground floor design to enhance the quality and vitality of elements scaled for pedestrians.
plan does this through small blocks allowing for turning the public realm.
corners frequently, and a pleasant walking experience To ensure this neighborhood feeling, the majority of
with a mix of active uses that feeds sidewalks with activity The urban design vision prioritizes a vibrant mix of parking, loading and services are away from major streets
throughout the day. Together the design of streetscapes uses (live, work, shopping and recreation) that provide and primary pedestrian pathways.
and buildings that abut and activate sidewalk frontages countless opportunities for social interaction on broad
reinforce the sense of place while serving as transition tree-lined sidewalks and in generous open space on
zones between land use and density. both sides of the river, bringing access and amenities to
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building typologies to achieve a range of living and sky above it. You have two scales: one is urban and adds providing a visual frame. The design team has carefully various locations in Lincoln Park, other surrounding areas,
working environments while maintaining a consistent to Chicago’s great skyline, the other is at the scale of the studied this relationship, where taller buildings have been and from more distant locations.
and high level of pedestrian comfort. Building heights individual and adds to Chicago’s neighborhood experience shaped to be thinner and spacing between buildings
have been carefully developed to appropriately scale with quality spaces at the street level. is maximized to ensure plenty of views to the sky and Through this blending of taller and shorter buildings
the pedestrian experience in relation to tall buildings and access to sunlight. and careful spacing of higher-rise elements, the master
develop a welcoming and inviting sidewalk environment. This approach creates an environment that holds your plan can achieve the allowable density without blocking
focus on the vibrant, pedestrian-oriented street activity Buildings step down in height moving from the Expressway the view of the city skyline or creating a “wall of towers”
From a distance, tall buildings can be fantastic, but they rather than the large-scale building. The Master Plan toward Lincoln Park. Additionally, views to and of the river blocking views to the riverfront.
can dominate the individual if their ground plane is not applies the same concept on the river’s edge, where low- are key considerations of what makes the site special. The
thoughtfully planned. Therefore, we created a podium of scale buildings define the public spaces and the Riverwalk, network of streets, plazas and open spaces intentionally
about 4-6 floors which relates to the pedestrian areas in and the towers are set back and away. provides open view corridors from both within Lincoln
a human context. Yards and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Proposed Subareas
& Bulk Tables
The master plan establishes a framework of development
parcels and defined subareas. Within each sub area,
specific regulations for land use, net developable area,
density, and allowable building heights.
Lincoln Yards North Lincoln Yards South

Bulk Regulations and Data Table Bulk Regulations and Data Table
Note: The bulk regulations and data adopted by City Council

will be recorded in the planned development documents
on file with DPD.

Master Plan
Framework:
Public Realm
The Lincoln Yards Master Plan is
arranged around a comprehensive
network of open spaces that are
well connected to the surrounding
community. The plan offers a
diversity of scales and types of open
spaces, and it celebrates the River's
North Branch, while simultaneously
creating tremendous value for
real estate development. This
approximately 21-acre open space
network demonstrates Sterling
Bay's commitment to achieving the
goals of the City’s North Branch
Framework Plan.
Public Open Space
Create Publicly Accessible Open Spaces
and Waterfront
Public open space, accessible and welcoming to all, will On the south side of the river, a variety of recreational
be at the heart of the Lincoln Yards neighborhood. The fields will provide another type of landscape program.
comprehensive approach to open space is integral to In addition to these major landscape spaces, smaller
the entire development. Substantial open space on both pocket parks and plazas are designed to connect all parts
sides of the river will be programmed to attract a broad of the public realm and provide more intimate spaces
diversity of users from Lincoln Yards, the surrounding where cafés or restaurants will spill out onto the sidewalk.
neighborhoods and across the city. Offering expansive These plazas will connect the central open space to the
views of Chicago's skyline, the park is positioned with surrounding communities and the Riverwalk.
multiple connections to the surrounding community.
Enhancing the river is a priority of the City as well as
Connections between the open spaces, the Riverwalk, Sterling Bay, and it will become an integral part of
The 606, the Metra station, and surrounding Lincoln Yards’ transportation strategy and recreational
neighborhoods will encourage walking and cycling program. Water taxi stops will be a key component of
throughout the neighborhood and beyond. The the neighborhood’s multi-modal transportation strategy,
intersection of the Riverwalk and The 606 and their as will the shared bicycle and pedestrian trails of the
connections to the open space at Lincoln Yards will make Riverwalk. A part from the strong connections between
this an important hub in the recreational trail system in the Riverwalk and park space, many other connections
this part of the City. will be made to the river. The trails will be designed to
rise and fall to create a variety of contiguous experiences
The open spaces will create a lively public realm along the river, and to pass underneath existing and
throughout all four seasons. The park in Lincoln Yards proposed bridges.
North will include, a children’s playground, gathering
areas, and shaded lawns to attract daily use. Space for
a farmers’ market will also be used for small events, and
a sledding hill will create a center of activity in the winter,
becoming a south-facing sloped lawn with stunning
Create Encounter
views of the downtown skyline in other seasons.
public accessibility river experiences
Develop Experience
variety of programs generous open spaces
Enhance Integrate
local waterways open spaces with
pedestrian network
Access
waterfront and public Explore
activities contiguous river paths

Open Space Network
Lincoln Yards North Parks
11.18 acres
Parks
The park spaces are animated on three sides by
residential and commercial buildings. The fourth side
of the park, however, gently slopes down to the river
offering stunning views of the water and the downtown
skyline beyond. The program for these parks includes
6.27 acres
Hardscaped open space
self directed play and gathering areas such as flat and
sloped lawns, a sledding hill, market plaza and a landing
for launching kayaks, canoes and small boats.
Lincoln Yards South Park

3.55 acres
Riverwalk
The park in Lincoln Yards South offers the wider
community many recreation opportunities with sports
fields, Riverwalk and public plazas. The large lawn
includes various sports fields that have the flexibility to
host larger gatherings and events as well. 21.0 acres total
Total open space at grade
Riverwalk
The core program of the Riverwalk, a pair of multi-use
pedestrian and bicycle trails, will be enhanced by a
variety of connections to the river itself, and to the
adjacent buildings. The trails will pass under bridges and
will drop closer to river level in places to allow for access
to canoe launches, the river taxi and riverside seating
places. It will rise in places to connect to a series of small
plazas and pocket parks between buildings, and to the
program on the ground floor of the adjacent buildings,
including cafes, restaurants, and retail. The Riverwalk
will be shaded by trees along the river and animated by
programs spilling out of the adjacent buildings, including
café and restaurant terraces. This will create a lively
urban riverside.
The 606 Extension

The multi-use 606 extension trail will link Bucktown
and Wicker Park to Lincoln Park and the lakefront. It
will connect to the historic swing bridge, which will be
maintained in an open position as a viewing platform
over the river. The 606 will connect both sides of
the Riverwalk and central open space, and it will
connect to bike trails in the Lincoln Park neighborhood
and points east.

Lincoln Yards North Park
The creation of publicly accessible open space at Lincoln The design of the open space takes advantage of this
Yards is vital and offers new opportunities for recreation, unique location along the bend of the river, and offers
play, community gathering, experiencing nature, and the potential to look down its length to the Chicago
celebrating urban life. skyline to celebrate it as a new natural resource within
this urban context.
The Lincoln Yards North and South sites are an important
nexus and connector focused along the Chicago River. The Master Plan offers a wide range of spaces that will
Lincoln Yards South is a hub for recreation, while Lincoln enliven the area and speak to the uniqueness of this
Yards North features an extended 606 and Central Park. place. These spaces include extending existing streets
A one-mile Riverwalk lines the entire waterfront of the into the site via a pedestrian oriented Slipway and river
length of the two sites. overlook, a pedestrian retail promenade along Dominick
Street, undulating hills that create an interior urban oasis,
Together these features and places compose a site that seasonally dynamic gardens, an adventure play area, a
will be transformative— a new green oasis, a place to bring furnace garden showcasing industrial relics, a continuous
people together, and to celebrate the variety and vibrancy mixed-use trail along the river, and several active
of urban life in Chicago. recreational fields
The open space design pulls inspiration from the site’s

industrial history, while reimagining it for today’s uses and
needs. Lincoln Yards North will re-use and provide new
expression for historic site artifacts throughout the project,
but acknowledge the primary opportunity to rediscover
the river amidst this post-industrial site.
Lincoln Yards'
open spaces are
the heart of the
neighborhood

Lincoln Yards North Park Illustrative Plan
1. The Slipway
2. The Rail Yard Plaza
3. The Dominick Promenade
4. The Hills
5. The Cortland Crossover
6. The Basin Amphitheatre
7. The River Walk
8. The 606 Connection Bridge
Promenades & Streetscapes Yards & Plazas

Key framework for enhanced pedestrian Activate porous park edges
and bike connections from neighborhoods with open space amenities. 3 4
and throughout the site.
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Hills Riverwalk
Create an iconic landscape, enhance vistas, Recast the River as social and green.
mediate the scale of towers, buffer roads, Tie into the City-wide recreational trails.
and sustainably retain soil.

Lincoln Yards South Park
To the south of the River, a new recreational park will act
as a hub for the community. This expansive park space will
allow for expanded programming, increased flexibility for
youth and adult recreational activities, and a wider variety
of potential fields for sports such as soccer, baseball,
basketball, and tennis, among others
Together with Lincoln Yards North Park, these features

and places compose a site that will be transformative— a
new green oasis, a place to bring people together, and to
celebrate the variety and vibrancy of urban life in Chicago.

The Riverwalk
Building on the core goals to provide better access and Key design features will accentuate each zone - overlooks
to build upon the industrial corridor’s unique and natural along the Green Edge allowing closer observation of new
built environment of the North Branch Framework Plan, ecological systems in place, active seating in the form of
the Lincoln Yards North Riverwalk has been envisioned grand stairs and nets to engage the water at the Social
to have three distinct zones - the Green Edge, the Social Edge, and a new pedestrian bridge and water taxi stop at
Edge, and the 606 Extension. Each zone will have a the 606 Extension.
unique character and focus on addressing several
key issues. They will be woven seamlessly together The consistent shared multi-use path will accommodate
with a shared multi-use shared path that will connect pedestrians and cyclists in both directions at a minimum
to the 606 Trail and stretch north and south along width of 16 feet, and will be held at an elevation of +7.5
the Chicago River. CCD to avoid being inundated with water during flood
events. The finished floor for the adjacent development
will be located at an assumed +10 CCD.

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Master Plan
Framework:
Transportation
Lincoln Yards will feature a
carefully crafted transportation
system that promotes the use of
bikeways, pedestrian paths and
public transit as much as possible. At
the same time, it will introduce smart
urban technologies to manage
traffic and parking demands.
4.2 Regional Transit System
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CTA Airports
The City of Chicago CTA train and bus network covers Lincoln Yards is only a twenty minute drive to O'Hare
Connectivity Regional Transit System

a large portion of the city. Lincoln Yards is directly
adjacent to three CTA train lines, each less than one mile
airport. The airports, both Midway and O'Hare are served
by CTA rail service as well.
away from the site.
Enhance Connectivity Between CTA Davis St/ Evanston Davis
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Arlington Heights
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connectivity principles which should be implemented will conform to complete streets design guidelines to Metra train lines at the Clybourn Station. This is a five Lake
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Chicago
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destinations. They are organized into short-, medium- experiences. Finally, improving the access to the Clybourn would be directly connected to the site.
regionally
and long-term plans. The goals of these principles Metra Station by moving it south to connect to The 606 Museum Campus
are to improve vehicular circulation, implement new will provide greater access to and from the site.
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Multi-Modal Enhance Connectivity
Transportation Between and Within
the Neighborhoods
CTA Train
Multiple CTA train stations are in the adjacent
neighborhoods of Lincoln Park, Wicker Park and Bucktown,
connecting the area to downtown and Chicago's larger
urban context. Train lines include the blue, brown, purple
and red. Adjacent stations include Fullerton, Armitage,
5 minutes
Walking Distance to Public Transit
North/Clybourn, Fullerton, and Damen.
METRA Station
Both the Union Pacific North and Union Pacific Northwest
Metra lines run directly next to the site, connecting 60%
downtown Chicago to Harvard/McHenry and Kenosha.
Trip Reduction through Various
The existing Metra station will be improved while a future
Transportation Demand Management
relocation is implemented. The relocated station will be a
(TDM) Programs
full multi-modal transit hub which incorporates connections
to The 606, buses, shuttles and water taxis.
Bus
Lincoln Yards is well served by multiple CTA bus routes.
3 additional
East/West bound buses include the 72, 73, and 74; north-
Connections Across the River
south bound buses include the 8, 9, and 50; and bus 56
runs diagonally along Milwaukee Avenue. The future transit
hub at the relocated Exchange will include dedicated areas
for adjacent bus lines to connect to the station.
Water Taxi 5 modes

of Different Transportation
The existing water taxi network will be extended north
to the Lincoln Yards development. Three water taxi
stops are planned.
Transit Way Transit and Mobility Improvements

Metra Line
The North Branch Framework Plan proposed that a transit
CTA Red Line
way be extended into Lincoln Yards connecting south to
Goose Island and Ogilvie Center. The transit way is planned CTA Brown Line
to loop through the development with multiple stops serving CTA Blue Line
the entire site. Bus Transit
Bike Paths
Bike Multi-Modal Transit Corridor
In addition to the extension of The 606 Trail into the Water Taxi Stop
development, dedicated bike lanes are also incorporated 606 Trail
into many city streets. This comprehensive bike network will
connect to the existing bike lanes on Clybourn, Elston, and
Armitage Avenue.

Street Framework
Road Alignment
The existing road network through and adjacent to Lincoln
Yards will be improved through carefully planned road
alignments, road extensions, and new river crossings. As Trebes
planned in the North Branch Framework Plan, a new north Park
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• Extend Armitage (Elston to Southport)
• Extend Concord Place
• New Concord / Wisconsin Bridge
• Extend the 606 across the River
Serves the larger area

Provides connections to several north-south corridors
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Provides greater east-west access and overall circulation
Proposed Street Framework

Improving Parking
Traffic Circulation
Shared Parking
Key intersection and traffic signal improvements have The office and retail uses will be served by shared
been identified to help mitigate projected traffic volumes parking structures. These structures are positioned
and improve the efficiency of both the existing and on the site to ensure easy access from the expressway,
expanded street network. as well as to promote walkability throughout
the development.
Key intersection and traffic signal improvements include
signal timing, signal modifications, signal offset and other The parking plan includes large structures adjacent to the
geometric intersections improvements. expressway that will serve the adjacent office programs,
but will also be sized to provide parking for users of the
New Traffic Signals Exchange and 606 Trail.
• Webster and Dominick

Development Specific Parking
• Webster and Southport
• Armitage and Dominick Parking for residential uses will be accommodated
• Cortland and Dominick within building podiums. These structures will include
• Cortland and Kingsbury activated ground floor uses and architecturally screened
• Concord and Elston upper levels. The facades facing the public park and
adjacent public streets will relate to the pedestrian scale
Additional signals after Phase 1 per traffic studies, as and activation.
required by CDOT.
Traffic Signalization Improvements
Stacked Parking System and Future Uses Proposed Shared Parking Locations
As time goes by, the parking need will potentially

decrease. One potential parking strategy being explored
Transportation Demand Management
is to have a stacked parking system. This would provide
The Transportation Demand Management Plan an increased parking capacity initially. However, levels
incorporates the proposed opportunities for people to originally designated for stacked parking systems could
both live and work at Lincoln Yards, to go from work to be reconfigured to a standard size office height or
retail, and make walkable trips instead of driving off site. generous residential height. Another potential strategy is
The following provides a summary of those factors: to maintain standard parking floor-to-floor heights at the
podium levels, and to remove every other floor, creating
• Greater Jobs-Housing Balance
a generous height for commercial and/or residential uses.
• Increased Transit Access
• Bicycle Connectivity
• Pedestrian Convenience and Safety
Lincoln Yards is committed to providing a variety

of TDM measures to promote an array of mobility
choices, including programs and physical infrastructure
for future users.

Elston/Ashland/Armitage Complete Streets
Intersection Improvement
Elston / Damen / Fullerton intersection, prior to 2016
Elston / Ashland / Armitage intersection Elston / Damen / Fullerton intersection Proposed Dominick Street as a "shared street"
existing conditions improved conditions
Mitigating Existing Traffic Congestion

Several intersection improvements are critical for both Elston, Damen, Fullerton intersection improvements The urban framework is based on a pattern of well-scaled Each of the streets has been designed to ensure
improved traffic management and pedestrian safety. following December 2016 realignment: streets establishing a connected community with a variety pedestrian accessibility and safety throughout the site,
of ways to move through the site and across the river. and to incorporate these pathways within the urban fabric
• 70%-80% travel time improvement at intersections
A redesigned intersection to fix the “spaghetti bowl” of the surrounding neighborhoods. Generous sidewalk
• 70%-80% travel time improvement within network
at Armitage, Ashland and Elston is a priority. CDOT is Public streets create the framework for a city. they widths coordinated with publicly-oriented ground floor
currently following up with engineering studies to expedite Ongoing coordination with CDOT to achieve the following: establish the necessary connections for vehicles, activities and distinctive landscape treatments will create
this important project. • Provide significant operational and safety benefits pedestrians and bicyclists. The design of streets is a key a strong pedestrian environment.
compared to existing conditions component to establishing a vibrant, walkable urban
As demonstrated with similar improvements north at • The three closely spaced traffic lights will be district. Working closely with the City of Chicago’s The following street types and sections respond to the
Fullerton, the redesign of the Armitage, Ashland, Elston separated Department of Transportation, the Master Plan anticipated levels of vehicular traffic, while establishing
intersection will unlock significant benefits that reduce • Increased spacing between intersections allows for emphasizes the design of Complete Streets – with a a connected network of well-scaled, pedestrian-
congestion and improve connectivity. longer turn lanes and increased stacking balanced street design that prioritizes pedestrian safety, oriented streets.
• Angled intersections will be replaced with more the integration of bike lanes, and drop-offs for rideshare,
perpendicular intersections while maintaining an appropriate number of lanes to
• Enhanced pedestrian safety accommodate projected traffic demands.

Location Key Location Key
Proposed Street Sections
2.
2.
1.
1.
1. Dominick Street (park condition) 1. Cortland Street (park condition)
2. Dominick Street (urban condition) 2. Armitage Avenue

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1.
1.
1. Southport Avenue 1. Kingsbury Street

2.
2. Dickens Avenue 2. Elston Avenue

1.
2.
1.
2.
1. Dominick Street 1. Wabansia Street
2. Ada Street 2. Willow Street

Location Key
1. Concord Place
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Character Zone
Guidelines
Lincoln Yards includes a series of
character zones based on primary
building use, surrounding site
features, and the relationship to
adjacent open spaces. Buildings
within a character zone should
complement each other through a
series of unified design principles.
These guidelines reinforce the urban

design vision by prioritizing a vibrant
mix of uses (live, work, shopping and
recreation) that provides countless
opportunities for social interaction
along broad tree-lined sidewalks
and in generous open spaces
proposed on both sides of the river,
bringing access and amenities to
adjacent neighborhoods.
Character Zones
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environments for the distribution of density and built form, A prominent office address lined with active publicly- AG TE
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including: a special riverfront edge, a vibrant commercial oriented ground floor uses that frame multiple well-
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corridor, a large central park at the bend in the river, and scaled, pedestrian pathways leading to river. E
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a transitional neighborhood edge along Kingsbury. In This includes Lincoln Yards North Subareas A, B, E, and G. North
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addition to responding to these unique conditions, the
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arrangement of buildings and height contributes to the • 3,080,000 SF commercial
sense of place for each, while creating a comfortable and • 1,200,000 SF residential Corridor
desirable environment for residents and visitors alike. • 220,000 SF hospitality
• 226,000 SF retail CO
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The Master Plan is driven by several key principles • 1,100 residential units LA
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that build on recommendations in the North Branch ST
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Framework Plan, including the following: The Kingsbury Corridor ET
Primarily residential zone that serves as a transition in West

• Buildings frame open spaces use and building height to the Clybourn Avenue Corridor Riverfront
• Taller buildings have been strategically located to and Lincoln Park neighborhood. Gateway
activate placemaking This includes Lincoln Yards North Subarea C.
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• Transition to Lincoln Park by lowering height along the
Kingsbury Residential corridor • 1,987,000 SF residential
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• Diversity in design and buildings. The plan emphasizes • 80,000 SF retail
the importance of the lower levels of all buildings • 1,800 residential units
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in defining and activating the streets, sidewalks
and open spaces. The West Riverfront Gateway 606 T
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• Neighborhood character and nodes vary between A mixed-use development that will extend amenities
Subareas and relate to height. and experiences in Lincoln Yards across the River, while Kingsbury
• North Dominick Corridor (office and mixed-use creating an iconic urban gateway to the North Branch. Corridor
with heights averaging 20-25 stories) This includes Lincoln Yards North Subarea F.
• Kingsbury Corridor (residential and neighborhood
amenities with heights averaging 25-30 stories) • 2,120,000 SF mixed use
• South Dominick Corridor (primarily office and • 80,000 SF retail
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mixed-use with heights averaging 25-30 stories) • 600 residential units WILLO
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• South Riverfront district (lower-scaled
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pedestrian oriented mixed-use district averaging The South Dominick Corridor
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6-10 stories) Located directly adjacent to the large recreational
• Carefully placed towers enhance views and openness amenities, the corridor will be a unique mixed-use
by balancing the relationship of built form and adding area with its own character and identity, defined by a
to the vitality of the public realm. continuous pedestrian experience from the north.
South
This includes Lincoln Yards South Subareas A, E, F.
Dominick South
Lincoln Yards includes a series of smaller character • 5,000,000 SF mixed use Corridor Riverfront
zones that respond to specific land use, open space and • 160,000 SF retail District
transitions to adjacent community areas while siting • 1,700 residential units
buildings to frame and animate public spaces at the CON
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KINGSBURY
street level. The include the following: The South Riverfront District PL
Bridges the gap between the natural
experiences along the riverfront, existing businesses and
the urban fabric surrounding Lincoln Yards.
STREET
This includes Lincoln Yards South Subareas C, D, G.
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• 1,000,000 SF mixed use
• 266,000 SF retail RE
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• 800 residential units

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North Dominick Corridor
Character Zone
Located along the eastern edge of the river, the North Building Typology and Massing Access
Dominick Corridor has a continuous river relationship, as • Primarily office and mixed-use. • Integrate accessible pedestrian connections between
well as a prominent address for future offices along an • Building podium heights range from 2-5 floors. the buildings from Dominick Street to the Riverwalk.
extended Dominick Street. Along the length of this street • Building siting and massing should ensure visual • Where possible, locate vehicular access points for
wall, there will be active publicly-oriented ground floor permeability beyond. parking and loading from areas north and south
uses with generous floor-to-ceiling heights and a high • Consider building steps, recesses and setbacks to of the buildings.
degree of transparency. delineate the massing into smaller elements. • Site constraints such as the River and bridge
conditions may require alternative access points from
As many of the buildings have a direct relationship with Activation Dominick Street.
the Lincoln Yards North Park and the riverfront, these • The most public, active uses are to be located along • Locate dedicated drop-off zones adjacent to primary
buildings will focus activity along the generous tree-lined Dominick Street. building entrances on Dominick Street
promenade lining the western edge of the park and • Primary building entrances are to be located along • The parking for the commercial buildings is primarily
frame multiple well-scaled, pedestrian pathways leading Dominick Street. located in a shared parking garage on Parcel A.3.
to river. Each building overlooks the continuous, publicly • Building siting should reinforce the urban street
accessible Riverwalk and creates an active frontage framework along Dominick Street. Iconic Sites
including building amenities, cafes, and other uses that • Locate building amenity areas and commercial uses • Parcel E.1 located south of Cortland Street, at the
support an active linear space defined by pedestrian along the Riverwalk. bend in the river, is an important, iconic site. As a
and bicycle circulation and a range of experiences • Secondary building entrances are to be located highly visible location, the building design requires a
along the river. along the Riverwalk. higher design expectation.

Kingsbury Corridor
Character Zone
Located between Kingsbury Street and the central open Building Typology and Massing Access
space in Lincoln Yards North, the Kingsbury Corridor is • Primarily residential and mixed-use • Spaces between buildings are to serve as pedestrian
a primarily residential zone that serves as a transition • Building podium heights range from 5-6 floors connections from Kingsbury Street into the park.
in use and building height to the Clybourn Avenue • Stagger taller buildings to maximize views and • Loading and access can be located on Kingsbury
Corridor and Lincoln Park neighborhood. Defined by a sunlight exposure. Street but must be screened and integrated into
continuous pattern of buildings that reinforce active • Buildings are to be slender in shape maximizing views the overall building façade. Access drives are
pedestrian life along the street and mid-block pathways of the sky between buildings. to be minimized.
that connect to LY North Park. Widely spaced, smaller- • Building towers step back from the podium
footprint residential towers sit on a midrise base that Iconic Sites
defines both a park edge and an urban street edge lined Activation • Parcel C.1 at the north end of the park is one of the
with residential lobbies, neighborhood amenities, and • The most public, active uses are to be located along most iconic building sites in Lincoln Yards. As such, the
restaurants. As a transition zone, this area emphasizes the park edge and Kingsbury Street. building design requires higher design expectation.
the pedestrian connections from Kingsbury and the • Primary residential entrances are to be located on • Parcel C.3 at the corner of Kingsbury and Cortland
neighborhood areas east through the mid-block Kingsbury Street. is also a key gateway site into the development and
laneways to the central park space. The base of buildings • Locate active and commercial uses on the ground should be treated with higher design expectation.
will be coordinated with the improvements to Kingsbury floors facing the park.
Street as designed to provide parking, drop-off for car • Residential building parking can be located within
sharing and public transit stops where appropriate. the building podiums, but must be screened
from view and integrated into the architectural
expression of the façade.
• Participatory spaces on podium rooftops
accommodating building amenity spaces.

West Riverfront
Character Zone
Bounded by the River, Cortland Street, a reconfigured Building Typology and Massing Access
Elston Avenue and the extension of the 606 Trail, the • Primarily mixed-use • Provide access to the Riverwalk and adjacent
West Riverfront Zone represents an extraordinary • Step the building heights down toward the river. open space from Cortland Street and the
opportunity to enhance pedestrian connectivity between • Building podium heights to range from 3-4 floors future 606 extension.
Bucktown, Wicker Park and the Metra Exchange. Future • As building development gets closer to the • Loading and service entrances to be located from
development will extend amenities and experiences interstate and Metra train to the west, the building Elston Avenue. Minimize access drives.
in Lincoln Yards across the River, while creating an heights can increase. • Coordinate future building siting with the on-going
iconic urban gateway to the North Branch. Located • Consider building steps, recesses and setbacks to CDOT study for the Ashland/Armitage/Elston
at a pivotal site between the river and multiple transit delineate the massing into smaller elements. intersection adjustments.
choices, the development of the site should consider • Incorporate a minimum 10’ setback from
ways to seamlessly and safely connect these by utilizing Activation Cortland Street.
landscaped terraces that are setback from the river • In addition to the Riverwalk, locate expanded publicly
while optimizing solar access and provide outdoor accessible open space along the river corridor.
rooftop spaces. • Locate active uses along the river corridor.
• Primary building entrances are to be located along
Elston Avenue or Cortland Street with secondary
entrances facing the river.
• Incorporate the future extension of the 606 Trail into
the building design and activation.

South Dominick Corridor
Character Zone
Located along the future extension of Dominick Street, Building Typology and Massing Access
the corridor has a prominent building address and direct • Primarily office, residential and mixed-use • Extend the existing street network connecting to the
adjacency to the large recreational park in Lincoln Yards • Building podium heights average 4-6 floors. new Dominick Street extension.
South. Here, a continuous pedestrian experience from • Create a consistent podium elevation on the Dominick • Locate vehicular access points for parking and loading
Lincoln Yards North will be reinforced by its outlook to Street elevation. on east-west streets or Ada Street.
the riverfront and large publicly accessible park. • Residential buildings are to be slender in shape • Locate dedicated drop-off zones adjacent to primary
maximizing views of the sky between buildings. building entrances on Dominick Street, and east-west
The South Dominick Corridor will be a unique experience • Consider building steps, recesses and setbacks to streets as needed.
within Lincoln Yards with its own character and identity. delineate the massing into smaller elements. • The parking for the commercial buildings is primarily
Its western edge will be defined by retail and active located in shared parking garages on Parcel E.1 and
uses along the base of buildings. This formal street Activation E.2. The shared garages will also provide parking for
address will frame the large park to the east by creating • The most public, active uses are to be located along the recreational park users.
a podium of about 4-6 floors which relates to the Dominick Street.
pedestrian areas in a human context. Residential and • Primary building entrances are to be located along Iconic Sites
office towers are setback from the streetwall and open Dominick Street. • Parcel A.1 located on the north end of the corridor
the sky above it. Its eastern edge will flow seamlessly • Building siting should reinforce the urban street along the river is an important, iconic site. As a highly
from the new bridge crossing the river, to the park and framework along Dominick Street. visible location, the building design requires a higher
the South Riverfront District. • Consider participatory spaces on podium rooftops design expectation.
accommodating building amenity spaces. • The larger floorplate office buildings should be
designed with clear architecture expression and
stepping that reduces the overall bulk and massing
of the buildings.

South Riverfront District
Character Zone
The South Riverfront District has a unique relationship Building Typology and Massing Access
with the river that defines its eastern boundary and the • Primarily mixed-use district • Establish multiple pedestrian connections
large recreational park to the north. It also bridges the • Lower scaled buildings stepping down to the river. to the Riverwalk.
gap between the natural experience along the riverfront, • Create a clear connection and relationship to the
existing businesses and the urban fabric of Lincoln Yards. Activation adjacent Lincoln Yards South Park.
This district will be a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented place • Unique to the South Riverfront District is a series • Integrate pedestrian oriented laneways
lined with a mix of uses, restaurants, and shopping, of pedestrian oriented laneways intended to be through the district.
along an internal network of smaller-scaled laneways. activated with ground floor uses and amenity spaces. • Size the laneways accordingly to accommodate
A series of small blocks allow for turning corners • Locate residential and commercial office entrances on emergency access.
frequently, creating a pleasant walking experience with Dominick Street and Concord Place. • Residential building parking can be located within
a mix of active uses that feeds sidewalks with activity • Consider participatory spaces on podium rooftops the building podiums, but must be screened
throughout the day. The South Riverfront will establish accommodating building amenity spaces from view and integrated into the architectural
its own distinct identity as a memorable mixed-use expression of the façade.
waterfront district defined by lower-scaled buildings • Loading and access can be located on Concord Place,
and sustained by a mix of uses that feeds streets with or Dominick Street if required, but must be screened
activity throughout the day. Varying scales of outdoor and integrated into the overall building façade.
spaces and pedestrian-oriented laneways are woven
throughout the district and connect the riverfront
and park spaces, which can host gatherings, festivals,
performances and public art as well as the day-to-day
needs of residents, workers and visitors.

Master Plan
Framework:
Phasing
The phasing plan for Lincoln
Yards is intended to align
infrastructure, transportation, and
development. Implementation of
key infrastructure projects and
expanded transportation systems
will be coordinated with the City.
The phasing strategy is divided into
four geographic zones to directly
tie infrastructure projects with
adjacent development.
Initial Development West Zone Development Infrastructure
and Infrastructure and Infrastructure

Roadway Improvements
New Roadways
WT Water Taxi Stop
Open Space
Riverwalk
Development Development Park / Plaza
• LYN A.1 Parcel, LYN A.2 Parcel , LYN A.3 Parcel • LYN F.1 Parcel
Infrastructure Infrastructure
• Dominick Street Extension • Elston Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• Armitage Avenue • Cortland Street Streetscape Improvements
• Dickens Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• Southport Avenue Streetscape Improvements Open Space
• Riverwalk
Open Space • Hardscaped Open Space
• Riverwalk
• Hardscaped Open Spaces
North Zone South Zone Development

Development and Infrastructure
and Infrastructure
Development
• LYN B.1 Parcel, LYN B.2 Parcel Development
• LYN C.1 Parcel, LYN C.2 Parcel, LYN C.3 Parcel • LYS E.1 Parcel, LYS E.2 Parcel
• LYS F.1 Parcel
Infrastructure
• LYS A.1 Parcel, LYS A.2 Parcel
• Dominick Street Extension and Bridge
• LYS C.1 Parcel
• Dominick Street Streetscape Improvements
• LYS D.1 Parcel, LYS D.2 Parcel, LYS D.3 Parcel
• Cortland Street Streetscape Improvements
• LYS G.1 Parcel,
• Kingsbury Street Streetscape Improvements
Infrastructure
Open Space
• Dominick Street Extension and Bridge
• Riverwalk
• Willow Street Streetscape Improvements
• Hardscaped Open Space
• Wabansia Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• Park - North of Cortland
• Ada Street Streetscape Improvements
• Park - South of Cortland
• Concord Street
Open Space
• Riverwalk
• Hardscaped Open Space
• Park

Development and
Infrastructure Alignment
Multiple infrastructure projects have been identified
outside of the Planned Development boundaries.
Many of these improvements will be addressing
existing constraints and needs within the North
Branch Framework Plan. The off-site infrastructure
projects include roadway improvements, bridge
repairs, and transportation expansions.
The full development of Lincoln Yards will likely occur

over the next 10+ years.
The Lincoln Yards master plan illustrates the

aspirations and design strategies for a vibrant
urban place and synthesizes many of the access
and transportation improvements identified in the
North Branch Framework Plan, including certain off
site improvements.
As future plans are carried forward, continued

coordination with city agencies will be necessary
to achieve the maximum public benefit for
the community.

Initial Phase Development
Extending south from CH Robinson on the north end
of the site, two new office buildings and a shared
parking garage are proposed as the initial phase
of development.
Several infrastructure investments are planned to

support this phase. These include the extension of
Dominick to Cortland, the construction of Armitage
Avenue from Dominick to Southport, and street
improvements to both Southport and Dickens.
The existing riverwalk will be extended to meet

Cortland Street, and additional landscaped, outdoor
plaza areas will connect pedestrians from Dominick
Street to the river.

Initial Phase Development
Development
LYN Parcel A.1 Development Parcel
Infrastructure
Dominick Street New Streets and Utilities Dickens Avenue to Armitage Avenue
Dominick Street New Streets and Utilities Interim - Armitage Avenue to Cortland Street
Armitage Avenue New Streets and Utilities Kingsbury Street to Dominick Street
Armitage Avenue New Streets and Utilities Interim Plaza - Dominick to River
Southport Avenue Existing Streets
Dickens Avenue Existing Streets
Open Space
Riverwall CHR to Cortland Bridge
Riverwalk Permanent Riverwalk CHR to Armitage Avenue
Interim Riverwalk Interim Riverwalk Armitage Ave. to Cortland Street
Hardscape Open Space Public Benefit Open Space
Transportation
Water Taxi Station Light Footprint Webster Street Station
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Master Plan

Master Plan Framework: Urban Structure

42 Walkable, Urban Blocks

Master Plan Framework: Public Realm

Master Plan Framework: Transportation

Lincoln Yards Master Plan January 2019 1

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currently disconnected, neighborhoods.

amenities to Chicago’s North Branch Corridor.

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Lincoln Park & Lake Shore Drive Chicago Riverwalk

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However, much of the land today is vacant and under-

Land Use Zoning Implementation

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First and foremost is the Chicago River that offers

The popular and successful 606 bike trail comes near

While these assets surround the site, the connectivity

In order to make the site a truly transportation-

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Sterling Bay believes deeply that the success of

The team will continue its community and stakeholder

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It will also tie together surrounding

Activated Ground Floor

Heritage and Character

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The following principles for Lincoln Yards

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606 Extension and Skate Park under the Kennedy Expressway

Connecting to the Connecting parks,

Where all systems

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View looking west

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Maximum Allowed Building Heights

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Lincoln Yards North Lincoln Yards South

Note: The bulk regulations and data adopted by City Council

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Lincoln Yards South Park

The 606 Extension

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The open space design pulls inspiration from the site’s

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Promenades & Streetscapes Yards & Plazas

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Together with Lincoln Yards North Park, these features

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+10 CCD FFE +10 CCD FFE

LYN RIVERWALK GUIDELINES LYN RIVERWALK GUIDELINES

+10 CCD FFE +10 CCD FFE

LYN RIVERWALK GUIDELINES LYN RIVERWALK GUIDELINES

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