Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Werner Bros. Storage building and the adjacent commercial structures along the corner of West Howard Street. Located at 7603 North Paulina Street in Rogers Park, the project has been in the works for several years and has gone through various iterations and changes in density.
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A two-unit building at 6508 South Evans Avenue in Woodlawn demolished more than a decade ago has now been permitted for a two-flat replacement. The new permit, which had been pending in the Chicago Data Portal since September 2024, came through on March 3 with a reported cost of $450,000.
A tower crane permit was issued for the residential building at 566 West Van Buren Street in the West Loop on March 12. Of course, construction can’t begin with just the permission for a crane. But not to worry. Last week, both the foundation/superstructure permit and the full building permit came through the data portal, allowing work to begin on the project from Riverside Investment & Development.
Funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Hotel Florence at 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, located in the heart of Pullman National Historic Park. The historic structure stands on the corner of East 111th Street, across from the visitor center and museum. Plans to revive the hotel have been in the works for years, finally moving forward late last year.
Foundation work has begun for a multi-unit residential building at 2006 South Allport Street in the Pilsen neighborhood. Site prep on the previously vacant lot is done, and piles have been driven into the soil ahead of excavation for the basement level. An Oakbrook developer received a permit to begin construction in early January, but it’s unclear when work got started.
