JASC’s New Building

Located in the West Ridge neighborhood, 5700 N. Lincoln Ave will be the forever home of JASC.

Formerly a US Bank building, JASC purchased 5700 N. Lincoln Ave in December 2022. Since then, JASC has been working diligently to design a space that will be a destination that showcases Japanese American culture, history, and tradition.

Our new building will house our high-quality daycare programs for aging adults, feature one of the finest library collection of Japanese American history in Chicago, and provide enriching cultural programs. Our building will be one we will flourish and grow in, as we look to expand our presence in the community.

Building Features:

Open floor Adult Day Service areas with the ability to serve 65 clients
Increased square footage for Legacy Center Library
Additional support spaces for ADS, cultural exhibits, and programs
Collaborative second floor workspace for current and additional staff
Private parking lot

Renderings provided by METIS Design.

Support JASC’s Forever Home Through the Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign

The Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign is JASC’s special fundraising effort to raise financial resources to renovate our new home, expand our services, and secure our place in history. More details about the Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign can be found in our campaign webpage. For more information about how to participate in the Campaign contact Deborah Schwan at 312-613-1799 or Development@jasc-chicago.org.

Learn about the Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign

Construction Kick Off Event

On December 1st, 2023, JASC hosted a Celebration Kickoff Celebration event in partnership with Colliers, CDI Construction, and METIS Design. 80+ community members were in attendance for this monumental event.

Our program featured remarks from:

JASC CEO, Mike Takada
JASC Board President, Stacy Uchida Brown
Consul-General Jun Yanagi
Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward

Following our program, guests were able to tour the building and participate in a demolition!

Highlight photos are below. Click here for the full photo album.

: l – r: 40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez, MT, Stacy Uchida Brown Board Pres, Consul General Jun Yanagi

: Guests listened to remarks from Ald. Andre Vasquez during our program

: 2nd Floor demolition wall for guests!

: Guests were able to tour the first and second floor of our building before renovations begin

: 5700 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 – Our Forever Home is a reality!

Construction Progress (Spring)

On February 2nd, 2024, JASC received our building permits to begin construction on 5700 N Lincoln Ave. Demolition began right away to break down walls and begin the first phase of the full interior gut renovation.

After a few short weeks of demolition, the construction crew began installing brand new HVAC systems. They were also able to begin framing new walls of the JASC floorplan. Check out March progress of the first floor, which will be the new home of Adult Day Services.

More photos of construction progress are below:

: In Progress Demolition of Lower Level

: Framing of Future Adult Day Services Space

: Demolition of Future Archives Space

: Framing of Future Legacy Center Space

: Complete Demolition of First Floor

: In Progress Demolition of Future Demo Kitchen

Construction Progress (Summer)

Following spring demotion, our construction crew has been working diligently to install brand new fire sprinkler systems, electrical, plumbing, and drywall.

We began exterior work as well, tuckpointing the exterior brick, installing new windows facing Lincoln Ave, and repairing the sewer line & catch basins underground.

More photos of construction progress are below: