Five African American entrepreneurs in Chicago’s South Shore district are reimagining their neighborhood with a $40 million high-rise project dubbed “The Xchange.” More than a corporate enterprise, this endeavor aims to nurture young entrepreneurship in the community.
Not only is “The Xchange” promising abundant job opportunities and economic upliftment, but it also looks to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. The driving team sees this project as a means to both give back to their community and inspire the succeeding generation.
Known as the “Model of Transformation,” this ground-breaking project proposes sustainable and innovative development strategies. It’s guided by a successful property developer alongside four other business pioneers. Their collective vision is a prosperous and self-sustaining community that takes pride in homegrown ventures.
The project is not merely about erecting a new tower, it’s about creating an eco-friendly, luxurious community. Plans include 120 luxury apartments, four to eight commercial spaces, open layouts, big windows for natural light, a rooftop terrace, indoor gym, and underground parking. Ongoing planning is focused on the welfare of the community with regulated rental rates and improved public spaces, like green parks, trails, and local grocers.
But “The Xchange” aspires to be more than a development project. It’s a socially-conscious endeavor that benefits its society. The entrepreneurs intend to equip the local youth with skills in architecture, development, and entrepreneurship for enduring societal change.
Marked to commence in spring 2024, the construction envisages completion by 2025 end. It seeks not just to transform the city’s skyline but to nurture the dreams and skills of the area’s youth. The successful completion will represent not just a new chapter in infrastructural development but initiate a brighter future for South Shore, brimming with countless opportunities and possibilities.
