Naperville City Council Approves Luxury CityGate Apartments

NAPERVILLE, IL — During a meeting that lasted past midnight Tuesday, the Naperville City Council approved a luxury apartment complex in CityGate Centre. The approved development comes as Naperville struggles with a lack of affordable housing.

It also comes with a $200,000 donation from the developers to help with affordable housing.

The CityGate Centre planned unit development was approved unanimously, with an amendment to increase the structure's height to accommodate the five-story building. The $200,000 donation was approved 8 to 1, with council member Patty Gustin voting against accepting the donation.

Initially, an alternate motion of approving the development without the $200,000 donation was not approved.

The luxury building will feature 285 upscale apartments, a private pool and cabana area, and a rooftop space for events. Residents can lease studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

According to Chicago Tribune, District 204 administrators have expressed concern that the apartments could lead to overcrowding from students who live there and would attend the district's schools.