South Side Community Art Center addition and renovation permitted

Permits Issued For Building Addition At South Side Community Art Center

A pair of permits issued in March by the City of Chicago will allow the South Side Community Art Center to begin work on an addition to the Bronzeville building they’ve called home since 1940. A demolition permit issued April 1 calls for the removal of the coach house at the rear of the 1892-built structure, and a renovation permit issued March 13 authorizes foundation and site work for a three-story addition.

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Wicker Park Place construction progress

Progress Reaches Fourth And Final Floor At Wicker Park Place

Construction crews have reached the top floor at the corner of Haddon and Milwaukee Avenues in Wicker Park, as Wicker Park Place edges closer to topping out. The four-story with basement, 14-unit residential building from developer and general contractor Wicker Park Apartments broke ground last summer,  will be addressed as 1504 West Haddon Avenue. The first residents are expected to move in this coming fall.

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