A revised timeline and further details have been revealed for the next phase of the massive ORDNext program across O’Hare International Airport. The shift in timeline comes as the airport continues to see record levels of traffic and delays due to gate availability and weather disruptions. The changes in phasing will allow for more gates to open earlier.
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It was the third of September, a day they’ll always remember at the First Romanian Baptist Church in Lincoln Park, because that was the day a permit came through to demolish the frame church building at 2622 North Ashland Avenue. Pending for 69 days since its application start date of June 26, the permit came through with a reported cost of $20,000. Carlos Group Inc is named as the demo contractor.
Funding has been secured for the upcoming mixed-use development at 7 West Elm Street in the Gold Coast. Sitting on the corner with North State Street, the new high-rise will replace a two-story commercial structure which is currently being demolished. Efforts for the project are being led by developer Newcastle along with architecture firm Goettsch Partners.
Panoptic Group has received permission from the City of Chicago to redevelop the property next to their West Town office. Using the address of 536 North Western Avenue, a permit issued on September 1 calls for a five-story building with nine dwelling units and retail space on the first floor. Panoptic’s headquarters is at 524 North Western, right next door.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Department of Planning and Development (DPD) have revealed two proposals for their joint RFP at 12 East 95th Street. Initially issued back in February, the two will need to select a single developer for the large L-shaped lot at the intersections with South State Street and across from the CTA Red Line 95th station.
