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1508 W Wrightwood Avenue

New Permits Issued for 1508 W Wrightwood Avenue in Lincoln Park

7:00 am on April 15, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued yesterday for a three-story residential building at 1508 W Wrightwood Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The owner is listed as 1508 Wrightwood LLC, and current plans indicate this project will yield a total of three dwelling units. All units will feature front balconies as well as private decks at the rear. This building will also have a roof deck, pergolas, and a detached three-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The development will replace a previous structure, the demolition of which YIMBY reported on in November 2021.

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New Permits Issued for 2240 W Jackson Boulevard in Near West Side

7:00 am on April 14, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a new three-story residential building at 2240 W Jackson Boulevard in the Near West Side neighborhood. The owner and developer are listed on the permit as Arista Development LLC. There will be a total of three three-bedroom, two-bathroom units clocking in at roughly 1,500 square feet of useable space apiece. The second- and third-floor units will be outfitted with rear decks, and the first-floor unit will have a private patio. The build will also feature a detached three-car masonry garage.

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New Permits Issued for 2842 W 23rd Street in South Lawndale

7:00 am on April 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued yesterday for a two-story residential building at 2842 W 23rd Street in the South Lawndale neighborhood. TA Development LLC is listed as the permit owner and plans indicate this project will yield three total units, a basement, and a three-car parking area at the rear of the building. There will be a basement level and a two-story deck complete with stairs. The project will replace a vacant lot. Stern Group Architects is listed as the architects of record.

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Chicago Women in Architecture Honor Diane Legge, Jackie Koo and Ingedia Sanchez

7:00 am on April 12, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Late last week the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) and The Chicago Women in Architecture Foundation (CWAF) announced the recipients of the 2022 CWAF Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the announcements of two inaugural awards: the Broken Glass Award and the Emerging Leader Award. According to the announcement, each program honors Chicago women architects at varying stages in their careers who have “played pivotal roles in advancing the profession through resolute leadership, mentorship, design excellence, and advocacy.” Each honoree has been selected for the caliber of their work, as well as the impact on the greater architectural community.

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