A Chicago developer wants to transform four vacant lots in Bronzeville by building dozens of new apartments.

East Village-based Capricorn Design and Build is pitching four residential buildings on lots between 3746-3766 S. Michigan Ave. in Douglas. Totaling 90 units, the project would breathe some new life into a Rate Field-adjacent corridor that’s dotted with vacant land.

Capricorn is seeking a zoning change that would allow them to build more than the currently-permitted 60 units. Once approved by the city’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, the project will be able to move forward. It’s unclear if there will be a vote at the committee’s December meeting as an agenda hasn’t been released yet.

The firm declined to comment on the project.

Plans submitted to the cit

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