Fern Hill
Coverage of Fern Hill in the Nexus archive.
- Edgewater Synagogue Redevelopment With Lakefront Access Gets Alderwoman’s OK
The Edgewater synagogue redevelopment project by Emanuel Congregation and developer Fern Hill has received approval from Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth with revised plans including two buildings, a health club, and affordable housing stipulations. The project includes lakefront access, public pathways, and specific apartment size requirements to meet community feedback.
- Edgewater Synagogue Redevelopment Reduces Building Count In Latest Proposal
Fern Hill has revised its redevelopment plan for Edgewater's Emanuel Congregation campus, reducing the building count from three to two after neighbor feedback. The new proposal includes a 25-story and 12-story building on the main site and a five-story building across the street, with a community hub and synagogue relocation. The project aims for 603 rental units, 20% of which would be affordable under city requirements.
- Group of Edgewater residents want Emanuel Congregation's land to become public park
Edgewater residents are urging the Chicago Park District to purchase a developable lakefront parcel owned by Emanuel Congregation, which plans to redevelop the site with retail, residences, and a new synagogue. The residents advocate for the land to become a public park instead, while the congregation cites declining membership and maintenance costs as reasons for redevelopment.