Yet another example of a small mixed-use structure is now under construction in the Near Southside.  This development, at Grainger & Cannon (just a couple of blocks from West Leuda Park), will feature a ground-floor office for Dr. Chunduri’s neurology clinic, and two apartments on the second floor.  It was designed by Gary Wood Architects.

The site is located in one of the Near Southside’s T4-N (for “Neighborhood”) zones.  The T4-N zoning requires all development to include a residential component (either residences as part of a mixed-use project, or entirely residential).  This helps ensure a wide range of housing choices and prevents monotonous commercial-only development, makes streets safer by providing round-the-clock use and more “eyes on the street,” and creates greater density of residences to give more support to local businesses as the district redevelops.

Below is an elevation drawing of the finished building: