West Loop Tower Returns To Original Office Space Programming

New details have been revealed for the potential new mixed-use development at 357 North Green Street in the West Loop. Led by Canada-based developer Onni Group, the project was originally pitched as an office tower over three years ago before pivoting to residential in 2024. Now, the team appears to have returned to an office-based proposal.

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Patrick Williams aerial views Chicago Avenue Bridge and Halsted Street Viaduct

Aerial Views Of Chicago Avenue Bridge, Halsted Street Viaduct Projects

Last week’s updates from Halsted Pointe and the Chicago Avenue Bridge left many of us clamoring for drone views from high above River West. Our attempts at setting the delay timer for three seconds, throwing the camera in the air, and seeing what shots it captured before landing didn’t produce any shareable results. Thankfully, Friend-Of-YIMBY Patrick Williams heard our cries and stepped up again — way up — with a flyover of Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street as the sun was setting Sunday evening.

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Two-unit construction permitted at 3035 North Spaulding Avenue

Demolition Pending, Two Units Permitted, At 3035 North Spaulding In Avondale

A two-unit residence has been permitted for construction at 3035 North Spaulding Avenue in Avondale as a pending permit to tear down the existing home awaits. On Friday, October 2, the city authorized a two-story plus basement, two-unit frame building with a two-car detached frame garage. The permit entered the Chicago Data Portal on August 31; it came through after a 32-day wait with a reported cost of $500,000.

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Residential Development Proposed For Bucktown Site

Initial details have been revealed for an upcoming residential development at 2343 North Damen Avenue in Bucktown. Located on the corner with North Lister Avenue on the northern edge of the neighborhood, the proposal recently submitted a zoning application in order to replace an existing one-story commercial building.

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