Further details have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use redevelopment of the existing structure at 167 North Morgan Street in Fulton Market. Located mid-block between West Randolph Street and West Lake Street, the existing three-story industrial building has sat vacant for the last few years across the street from the newly completed The Dylan.
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Three demolition permits were issued on July 30 to tear down the Torstenson Glass buildings on North Sheffield Avenue in Lake View, and work is now underway to raze two of them. 3233 North Sheffield, considered by many to be the best of the lot, is still intact, but 3241 and 3247 North Sheffield are both in varied states of ruin. Apex Construction Group is the demolition contractor on the job.
Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use project at 3208-3216 West Armitage Avenue within Logan Square. Located just west of the intersection with North Kedzie Avenue, the proposal would replace a vacant lot along with a one-story commercial structure. Plans were presented at a community meeting late last week.
A construction permit was issued on August 24 to build a five-story, 16-unit residential building at 4943 North Damen Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood. The new development replaces a single-story commercial structure most recently known for Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits and Over Easy breakfast and brunch spot. Monday’s fresh permit shows an application start date of January 29, coming through the portal after a 207-day wait with a reported cost of $1.9 million.
Initial details have been shared for a potential new high-speed rail connection between downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport. Dubbed the ‘O’Hare Flyer,’ the train aims to take passengers between the two in just 15 minutes, becoming the newest attempt to create a faster direct connection to one of the world’s busiest airports.
