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.

New Goddard School for early childhood development opening in North Center

A new Goddard School for early childhood development will open in the commercial complex at 2500 West Bradley Place.  This location is chock-full of kid fun... neighbors include Windy City Ninjas, Bradley Sports Center, IK Gymnastics and Goldfish Swim School. 

After our last visit to Bradley Sports Center last week I noticed the new playground construction at a new preschool.  The Goodard School looks pretty close to opening up at the commercial complex at 2500 West Bradley Place in North Center.  WGN studios is near by along with many businesses and services known to area parents and 

Two playground areas have been built out.  

Windy City Ninjas is next door. 

The location serves the gangbusters single family home and condo construction markets of surrounding North Center, Irving Park (Horner Park) and Lincoln Square.  Professional (and expensive) early childhood care / pre-school options have exploded in these neighborhoods over the past five years. 

A familiar early spring training location for my kids just a few doors down from the new Goddard School (my arm already hurts). Bradley Sports Center