Loyola University Chicago Plans Redevelopment of Former St. Ignatius Campus for Student Housing and Social Services
Loyola University Chicago is proposing to redevelop the shuttered St. Ignatius campus in Rogers Park into student housing. The plan involves demolishing the former school building to construct a 64-unit, five-story residence hall for upperclassmen and graduate students. This initiative…
Chicago, IL, July 21, 2026 —
Loyola University Chicago has put forth a proposal to redevelop the former St. Ignatius campus located in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The plan centers on transforming the shuttered educational facility into much-needed student housing, while adjacent structures will be repurposed for community social services.
Under the proposed redevelopment, the existing former school building on the St. Ignatius campus is slated for demolition. In its place, the university intends to construct a new, five-story residence hall. This facility is planned to include 64 units and will primarily accommodate upperclassmen and graduate students. University officials stated that the initiative is designed to ease the demand on the local apartment market by providing on-campus housing for students who would otherwise be seeking rental properties off-campus.
In parallel with the university’s housing development, the adjacent structures, including the church and rectory, are designated for a separate redevelopment project. The Ignatian Mission Center is reportedly set to lead this effort, repurposing these buildings into a comprehensive social services hub. The planned services include a shelter specifically for Spanish-speaking women experiencing domestic violence, a daycare facility, and a food pantry.
The proposal is currently under consideration and further details regarding timelines and community engagement processes were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Madison Savedra on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
