Articles by Ian Achong

Developer Unveils Plans for 420 N May Street to West Loop Neighbors

7:45 am on August 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use skyscraper at 420 N May Street in the West Loop. Located on the northwest corner with W Kinzie Street, the proposal will replace a couple of existing structures and their adjacent parking lot. Miami-based developer Crescent Heights presented the HPA-designed plans to the community at a meeting earlier this week. The developer also recently placed the parcel earmarked for NEMA phase II in the South Loop for sale.

Plan Commission Approves Fifth Third Arena Expansion In Near West Side

7:30 am on August 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Originally revealed earlier this year, the new construction will rise adjacent to the existing training center and replace a vacant lot. The development comes directly from Chicago Blackhawks with Kansas City-based Generator Studio on its design.

Plan Commission Approves Affordable Housing Development In Lower West Side

7:45 am on August 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the affordable housing development at 2136 S Ashland Avenue in the Lower West Side. Located just north of the intersection with W Cermak Road, we first covered the proposal in January which will be replacing a vacant lot across the street from Benito Juarez High School. Dubbed ‘Casa Yucatan’, the structure is being developed by The Resurrection Project who are working with local architecture firm DesignBridge on it.

Construction Continues On 4735 N Western Avenue In Lincoln Square

7:30 am on August 21, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction continues on the mixed-use redevelopment of 4735 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. Located just north of the CTA Brown Line at Western station and near the intersection with W Lawrence Avenue, plans to renovate much of the building were revealed earlier this year along the changing corridor. Developer Rany Management is behind the project and worked with local firm Kennedy Mann Architects on its design.

Renderings Revealed For Logan Square Station Remodel

7:30 am on August 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial renderings have been revealed for the remodel of the Logan Square CTA Blue Line station at 2620 N Milwaukee Avenue. Located on the intersection with N Kedzie Avenue across the street from the famed square, the multi-exit station is set to receive its first major renovation in its 50-year history. The project is being led by Chicago Transit Authority and the Chicago Department of Transportation who are working local-form Jacobs Engineering on its design.

Plan Commission Approved Multi-Tower Development In West Loop

7:45 am on August 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 370-401 N Morgan Street in the West Loop. The three-structure proposal will center around the intersection with W Kinzie Street and built in phases, replacing multiple existing buildings just north of the Google Midwest headquarters. Developer Vista Property is moving forward with gathering all necessary approvals for the Gensler-designed development.

Caisson Permits Issued For 438 W Saint James Place In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on August 18, 2023 By Ian Achong

Caisson permits have been issued for the residential development at 438 W Saint James Place in Lincoln Park. Located near the intersection with N Lakeview Avenue and replacing an existing two-flat, the project was originally proposed in mid-2022 and since then has gone through a major redesign. Developer St. James Interest, LLC is behind the project with local firm Hirsch MPG working on its current design.

Land Sale Finalized For 1234 W Randolph Street In Fulton Market

7:45 am on August 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

The sale of the land for the mixed-use development at 1234 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market has now been finalized. Located on the intersection with N Elizabeth Street and replacing a couple of commercial structures, the development can now proceed after originally being proposed as a hotel multiple years ago. Developers Azur Holdings and Golub & Company are behind the project with architecture firm SCB working on its design.

New Community Center Opens In Little Village

7:30 am on August 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

A ribbon cutting has been held for the new community center at 2724 W Cermak Road in Little Village. Located on the intersection with S Fairfield Avenue just south of Douglass Park, the new center redeveloped the existing two-story building that previously housed a public library. The project was developed by local nonprofit Latinos Progresando and designed by Canopy Architecture + Design.

Committee On Design Reviews 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue In Lincoln Park

7:45 am on August 15, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been reviewed by the Committee on Design for the mixed-use development at 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue in Lincoln Park. Originally proposed late last year and revised earlier this summer, the new structure will replace a vacant lot adjacent to the future home of Lincoln Yards. Similar to the megadevelopment and another nearby proposal at 1840 N Marcey Street, Sterling Bay is behind this project which is being designed by local firm Pappageorge Haymes.

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