Demolition Work Commences For Newberry Plaza Redevelopment

Demolition work has commenced on the redevelopment of the lower levels of Newberry Plaza at 1030 North State Street in the Gold Coast. Located on the corner with West Maple Street, the 1973-built skyscraper sits atop a three-story podium across from Mariano Park. Said podium is being reimagined by 11 East Partners and Blackbird Investment Group.

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3318 West Montrose Avenue construction update

Exteriors Near Completion At 3318 West Montrose In Albany Park

Much of the masonry work and glass installation has been completed for a residential building at 3318 West Montrose Avenue in the Albany Park neighborhood. At ground level, plywood still covers window openings for future retail spaces facing south along Montrose and a three-bedroom dwelling unit that will face west. Inside, an abundance of visible wood studs indicates interior progress is still in its early stages.

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Funding Advances For Conversion Of 111 West Monroe Street In Loop

Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.

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6143 North Kenmore Avenue construction underway

Foundation Work Has Started For 6143 North Kenmore In Edgewater

Foundation work has begun for the residential development at 6143 North Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater. Concrete forms have been placed at the front of the construction site, while excavating sand and tearing out the remnants of the previous asphalt lot used by the now-demolished Kindred Hospital continue. As we’ve come to learn, that sand is ubiquitous on sites this close to the lake front, and with a 40-car garage planned for the basement level, digging it out and hauling it off will take some time.

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