Articles by Ian Achong

Black Ensemble Theater Reveals Mixed-Use Expansion In Uptown

7:45 am on May 27, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for the mixed-use expansion of the Black Ensemble Theater (BE) at 4453 N Clark Street in Uptown. Located directly across the street from the theater’s current home just south of the intersection with W Sunnyside Avenue, the new structure will expand the campus to create a cultural corridor. Originally imagined in 2009, the theater is now moving forward with enlarged plans dubbed ‘The Free To Be Village’ designed by Nia Architects, Gensler, and Site Design Group.

Rendering of 535 E 47th Street by SGW Architecture & Design

Permits Issued For New Residential Development in Bronzeville

7:30 am on May 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Permits have been approved for the mixed-use development at 535 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. News first broke on the proposal located on the corner with S St Lawrence Avenue in April of this year, the multi-phase project will replace a vacant lot near the CTA Green Line at 47th station in the growing neighborhood. Developer Bronzeville Corridor LLC is leading the project and working with local firm SGW Architecture & Design.

Updated Plans Revealed For Werner Storage Building Development In Rogers Park

7:45 am on May 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 7603 N Paulina Street in Rogers Park. Located on the northeast corner with W Howard Street just north of the CTA Red Line Howard stop, the project was originally announced in 2022 with two phases involving the demolition of the Werner Bros storage building. Now Housing For All LLC is back with a revised proposal for the affordable housing project designed by Cordogan Clark & Associates.

Zoning Application Submitted for 420 N May Street in Fulton Market

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

A zoning application has been submitted for the mixed-use skyscraper at 420 N May Street in the West Loop. Located on the northwestern corner with W Kinzie Street directly across the street from the recently completed Fulton Labs, the tower would become the tallest building west of the Loop adding a new peak to the skyline. Plans were originally revealed late last year by Miami-based developer Crescent Heights, who also built NEMA in the South Loop, and is working with local-architecture firm HPA.

Construction Nears Completion For Field Studios In Avondale

7:30 am on May 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction nears completion for the new film studios within the Marshall Field’s warehouse complex at 4000 W Diversey Avenue in Avondale. Located on the corner with N Pulaski Road on the southern edge of the neighborhood, the studios will complete the property’s redevelopment and expansion after being closed by Macy’s in 2008. Now developer Knickpoint Ventures has held a topping-off ceremony for the new addition which will open as the city’s first purpose built studio.

Plan Commission Approves Affordable Housing Development In South Loop

7:45 am on May 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new affordable housing development at 1801 S Wabash Avenue and 1800 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. The two-lot proposal spans the whole block of E 18th Street and is made up of one existing structure on Wabash Avenue, and a surface parking lot on Michigan Avenue. National non-profit Mercy Housing is working with Nia Architects working on the project which was updated earlier this year when it secured funding.

Groundbreaking Held For Chicago Fire Facility In Near West Side

7:30 am on May 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the upcoming Chicago Fire FC facility at 1434 S Loomis Street in the Near West Side. Replacing a large majority of Addams/Medill Park which is mostly vacant land, the roughly 30-acre project will bring new life to the area on the former site of four CHA complexes demolished in 2007. The team itself is leading the development with Crawford Architects working on its design.

Plan Commission Approves New School In South Chicago

7:45 am on May 21, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new school structure at 8231 S South Shore Drive in South Chicago. Located just north of the intersection with E 83rd Street near Steelworks Park and Rainbow Beach, the proposal will replace a handful of smaller multi-story buildings as well as renovate the former St. Michaels School building. The school will serve as the new home for EPIC Academy which currently operates down the street and is developing the project designed by local firm JGMA.

Plan Commission Approves 1300 W Carroll In West Loop

7:45 am on May 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the latest plans for the mixed-use development at 1300 W Carroll Avenue in the West Loop. Located on the corner with N Elizabeth Street and replacing the former site of the ADM Wheat Mill Silos, the multi-phase project was recently revised and presented at a public meeting this past February with changes to the overall design and plan. Now Sterling Bay has received its first approval for the SOM-designed structure which was first proposed in 2021.

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development In Near North Side

7:30 am on May 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 1549 N Fremont Street in the Near North Side. Sitting just southeast of the intersection with W North Avenue on a vacant lot surrounded by a Toyota dealership, the small building will infill a site originally proposed as an Aloft Hotel multiple years ago. Now after receiving Plan Commission approval earlier this year, developer City Pads Chicago is moving forward with the NORR Architects-designed structure.

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