Move-ins have begun as an opening has been held for the mixed-use development known as ‘Inside Info Fremont’ at 1549 North Fremont Street in the Near North Side. Sitting just south of the intersection with West North Avenue, the project broke ground in late 2024 and replaced a large vacant lot surrounded by a car dealership garage.
An official groundbreaking has been held for the first phase of The 1901 Project, set to replace the sea of parking lots around the United Center. The massive project has been in the works for a few years and recently received approval for its tax incentives ahead of the ceremony. Demolition and preconstruction work have already been underway for a few weeks.
The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has selected a winning proposal for its Request for Proposal (RFP) at 8676 South Vincennes Avenue in Auburn Gresham. Bound by West 86th Place to the north and West 87th Street to the south, the site sits across the street from the Gresham Metra station on the Rock Island Line.
Demolition work has commenced on the redevelopment of the lower levels of Newberry Plaza at 1030 North State Street in the Gold Coast. Located on the corner with West Maple Street, the 1973-built skyscraper sits atop a three-story podium across from Mariano Park. Said podium is being reimagined by 11 East Partners and Blackbird Investment Group.
Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.
