Avison Young has been engaged by Chicago-based developer Podmajersky, Inc., led by John Podmajersky III, to market a new industrial project at 2100 S. Canalport Ave. in East Pilsen. The assignment focuses on positioning a small-bay, modern industrial facility in what is described as one of Chicago’s most supply-constrained urban submarkets.
Podmajersky, Inc. has an established track record in East Pilsen, emphasizing creative reuse, urban infill development and neighborhood-sensitive design. While this latest Canalport initiative is a new-construction project, it is framed as a continuation of the firm’s broader approach of supporting local character while enabling new commercial activity. The development is intended to accommodate contemporary industrial users while reinforcing East Pilsen’s function as an employment hub.
The project consists of a speculative industrial facility totaling 12,000 square feet. It is planned to serve a range of users, including urban manufacturing, logistics, showroom and creative industrial tenants. The design targets current operational requirements, with modern building specifications intended to support both production and distribution-focused occupiers.
Planned building features include 24-foot clear heights, dock and drive-in loading and flexible power capacity, aligning the property with modern small-bay industrial standards. The project is also described as offering Enterprise Zone incentives, which are expected to enhance the location’s competitiveness for businesses evaluating operating costs and expansion options.
The Canalport development is scheduled for delivery in 2027, positioning it to meet anticipated demand for well-located, small-format industrial space within Chicago’s urban core. By combining contemporary functional attributes with an infill address in East Pilsen, the project aims to attract a mix of users seeking proximity to the city’s workforce, customer base and transportation networks.
Through this assignment, Avison Young will be responsible for marketing the speculative facility to prospective tenants whose requirements align with the building’s configuration and the East Pilsen industrial context. The engagement underscores ongoing demand for modern, smaller-scale industrial space in urban neighborhoods where new supply has been limited.
