New Gardner School to be built on former Buddhist Temple site, Uptown/ Ravenswood

The former Truc Lam Buddhist Temple at North Ashland and West Wilson. All  gloomy day photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty.

Former Truc Lam Buddhist Temple building in the Ravenswood / Uptown neighborhoods is scheduled for demolition this spring. Anyone on the North Side has probably passed this site at Ashland and Wilson a million times. A new Gardner School early childhood learning facility will be built and really alter the look of the corner. The school/ daycare may be built by right according to RS-3 zoning (we work with clients on these types of deals).

We've mentioned daycare/ early childhood education facilities are HOT! Several new buildings have been built or significantly retrofitted in the 47th Ward recently for schools within a mile or so of this location including a new JYCS and Kiddie Academy.

Here is some background from Uptown Update  .   See full site plan here

Grey-stone multi-units across the street on West Wilson.