Closed CPS school to be developed into apartments

CHICAGO - The Chicago City Council has approved a proposal to redevelop a former elementary school into apartments.

This is part of a nearly $27 million project in Englewood called "The Regenerator."

Developers say the goal is to breathe new life into the Racine Avenue corridor.

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In addition to affordable housing, the redevelopment will include a community center and health clinic.

Woods Elementary was closed by Chicago Public Schools in 2013.