The Computer Design Research and Learning Center on the University of Illinois Chicago campus is nearing the completion of construction. Located at 900 W Taylor Street on the Near West Side, the new addition to the school’s computer science department is expected to open in 2024, though it is not yet known if it will be open by the time the fall semester begins.
Foundation work is underway for a five-story, 50-unit residential building at 1440 W Fillmore Street in the Little Italy neighborhood. The property received its New Construction permit from the City of Chicago on May 15 of this year.
The City of Chicago issued a demolition permit for 2841 N Southport Avenue in the Lake View neighborhood on Monday, June 17. Construction fencing already surrounds the four-story frame residential structure, as well as the garage at the rear of the property, which will also be removed. Tir Conaill Concrete is listed as the demo contractor.
The Residences of St. Boniface, Phase 2 of the St. Boniface Church redevelopment project, has reached the second level in Noble Square, West Town. Located at 1340 W Chestnut Street and immediately east of St. Boniface Church, the new four-story elevator building was issued a New Construction permit for 20 condo units and a 26-space garage on October 23, 2023. A basement is also part of the plan, under a foundation permit issued August 25 of last year.
The conversion of St. Boniface Church to a residential development continues at 1356 W Chestnut Street in Noble Square, West Town. ZSD Corp is the developer and general contractor responsible for resurrecting the church and transforming it into new homes as part of a two-phase redevelopment. The church is Phase 1. Phase 2, located immediately east of the church is also underway, under the moniker The Residences at St. Boniface.
