Edison Ave. Art Lofts

A Lofty Idea

2001 Edison Ave., Granite City, IL 62040

The nearly 96-year-old historic Granite City YMCA will be polished up and transformed into loft apartments with an artsy flair.

After a 4 year meeting of the minds, a vision, and a game plan, Rise Community Development (A non-profit organization that partners with communities to help make successful neighborhood revitalization possible.) announced on December 18, 2019, it has closed on financing for the rehabilitation and conversion of the Tri-City YMCA building.

As part of the downtown Granite City revitalization, the reflection of history that the YMCA has brought to the community will be repurposed as the Edison Ave. Art Lofts through historic restoration while highlighting its character and beautiful architectural features.

This 1 – 1 1/2 year renovation project will begin and be “geared toward the art community,” with a few units set aside for veterans who work with art either as therapy or for a living.

Projected Accommodation Plans for Edison Ave. Art Lofts:

Accommodations: 37 total units of 1- and 2-bedroom Lofts (rental units)

25 one-bedroom units
12 two-bedroom units

o Four of the 37 units will be fully ADA accessible

o All units will be visitable by people with disabilities

The cost of the Rental Units will range: from $525 to $750

Projected Conversions, Amenities, and Improvements to the Building:

· An elevator addition

· Greater accessibility for people with disabilities

· Formal lobby and gallery

· Common areas will be transformed into commercial, studio, and gallery space

· The boiler room will be transformed into an art studio space

· Large studio area available to residents

· Fitness Room

· Computer Lab

· Laundry Room

· Storage

· On-site management and maintenance

The perks of living in downtown Granite City might be your perfect vibe.

One of the biggest perks of living downtown is sheer walkability. Imagine yourself walking along the street to check out the newest exhibit or to take in a movie.

If you live in the downtown Edison Ave. Art Lofts in Granite City, that could be your reality.

What is within walking distance for downtown Granite City residents?

Granite City Cinema

MCT Transit Station

City Hall | Granite City

1. MCT Transit Station | 1823 Edison Ave. | 888-540-0547

2. City Hall | 2000 Edison Ave.

3. Law Offices

4. Churches

5. Events and Social gatherings

6. Six Mile Regional Library District | 2001 Delmar Ave. | 618-452-6238

7. Movie Theater |Granite City Cinema|1243 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-512-9000

8. Granite City Art and Design District (GCADD)|1822 State St. | 314-565-2223

9. Alfresco Performing Arts Center | 2041 Delmar Ave. | 844-248-9780

Alfresco Performing Arts Center

10. Omega Music|2035 State St. | 618-709-7787

11. Restaurants | Tea Rooms | Coffee Shops

Jerry’s Cafeteria | 1920 Edison Ave. | 618-452-0078
Jerry’s Cafeteria
Lascelles Granite City Bistro | 1324 Niedringhaus Ave.| 618-709-7375
Downtown Diner | 1318 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-501-1680
Garden Gate Tea Room | 839 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-452-0539
Novel Idea’s Boardgamery | 1406 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-709-7779
Various Fast Food Chains
Tinseltown
Manhattans’ Coffee & Socialhouse
JJ’s BBQ & more | 1400 State St. | 618-501-1144

12. Fitness Centers

Dawson’s Fitness & Bootcamp | 1815 Delmar Ave. | 618-806-5311
Dawson’s Fitness & Boot Camp
Tank’s Training Facility | 1908 State St. | 618-531-6720

13. Secretary of State Facility (DMV) |1810 Edison Ave. | 618-877-2451

14. Hospital | Gateway Regional Medical Center | 2100 Madison Ave. | 618-798-3000

15. Walgreens | 2001 Madison Ave. | 618-876-5095

16. Banking facilities

17. Parks:

Memorial Park
Civic Park

18. Novel Idea Book Store | 1400 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-709-7779

19. Concert venue Known as The Mill

20. The District | a four-block arts and entertainment hub

21. Jim’s Pawn & Jewelry | 1909 Edison Ave. | 618-452-3186

22. The August Garden/Revival | Florist | 1300 Niedringhaus Ave. | 618-656-7800

The August Garden/Revival

Living downtown is fast becoming the in-thing. People are choosing pedestrian-friendly designs over long commutes and isolation. Basic technology has shaped expectations for instant access to everything.

Walk to work, get split-second delivery, run into friends at a coffee shop – are these the sorts of opportunities that would make a good fit for your lifestyle?

For questions and a waiting list, contact:

Angela Lewis

Regional Manager | McCormack Baron Management, Inc.

Angela.Lewis@mcccormackbaron.com

1-314-425-0708 (direct) website: Edison Ave Lofts

The groundbreaking celebration for this 47,809-square-foot building will be Thursday, February 13th, 2020, at 2 pm. An estimated $10.4 million will transform the YMCA and bring back her beauty to this historic site in the heart of downtown Granite City.