Updated renderings and an opening timeline have been revealed for the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop. Construction is well underway, and commercial space leasing has begun as of earlier this year. Since our last coverage, the design team has made changes to the massive internal atrium to preserve original elements.
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A local developer received five new construction permits over the course of two days to erect single-family residences in the 3000 block of North Oakley Avenue at the south end of the North Center Community Area. As the entity of Oakley Collection LLC, G Corp got permits on September 14 and 15 for lots spanning 3000 through 3010 North Oakley. Application start dates begin on June 30 and end on July 22; all five permits include reported costs of $721, 350 for each home.
New leasing activity and openings have been announced for various outposts along State Street in The Loop, while others have shuttered their doors. Similar to our previous rundowns of commercial activity along Michigan Avenue, Chicago YIMBY looks at ongoing changes across downtown’s secondary commercial strip.
Foundation work is done and the first level has started to rise for the 40-unit residential development at 6143 North Kenmore Avenue in the city’s Edgewater neighborhood. At the rear of the property along the alley, concrete block and steel are on display. But along the front façade facing Kenmore, courses of brick have been laid, covering the blockwork on the lowest of the five future residential floors.
Plans are progressing for what is now known as The Deeply Rooted Center for Black Dance and Creative Communities at 5339 South State Street in Washington Park. The brand new structure has been in the works for a few years and has now officially received building permits after partially securing funding back in 2023.
