Articles by Ian Achong

Initial Details Revealed For Two Developments Near The Pullman National Monument

7:30 am on September 4, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for two new developments near the recently opened Pullman National Monument in Pullman. While we do not know the formal address for each, the first will be a hotel located just north of the intersection of E 111th Street and S Doty Avenue, with the other being a grocery store at the corner of E 130th Street and S Eberhart Avenue. Both of these will be replacing empty lots and are led by different developers, bringing much needed services to the quickly growing area.

Groundbreaking Imminent For Residential Development At 4600 N Marine Drive In Uptown

7:45 am on September 3, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial permits have been approved for a residential development at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown. Located on the intersection with W Wilson Avenue in front of Montrose Beach, the project replaces a surface parking lot previously owned by Weiss Memorial Hospital. Developer Lincoln Property Company is behind the proposal along with architecture firm Valerio Dewalt Train on the design.

Work Wraps Up On Residential Development At 1444 W Augusta Boulevard In Noble Square

7:30 am on September 2, 2022 By Ian Achong

Work is concluding on a new residential redevelopment at 1444 W Augusta Boulevard in Noble Square. Located west of the intersection with N Noble Street near the exit of the Kennedy Expressway, the project consisted of redeveloping the existing Peabody School building which closed under the Rahm years. Developer Svigos Asset Management is behind the work at the property as well as the conversion of the Motley School down the street, both of which required extensive restoration work and became Chicago landmarks during the process.

Zoning Appeal Approved For Residential Development At 1010 W Madison Street In West Loop

7:45 am on September 1, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Zoning Board of Approvals has approved a new residential development at 1010 W Madison Street in the West Loop. Located just north of the intersection with N Morgan Street, the project going by the name of Momad will replace a vacant parking lot and bring new for-sale condominiums to the growing area. Developer Fulton Street Companies is behind the project along with local architecture firm SCB who is working on the design, both companies with an extensive history in premium Chicago projects.

Initial Permits Approved For Residential Conversion At 1039 W Lawrence Avenue In Uptown

7:30 am on August 31, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial permits have been approved for the residential conversion of the former Lorali Hotel at 1039 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located on the southwest corner of the intersection with N Kenmore Avenue, the empty building most recently served as an SRO three years ago before being vacated by its current owner. Owner Jim Stoller has been working towards making the conversion a reality since 2019 when he received zoning approval along with relocating the building’s past residents at his own expense.

Updated Plans Revealed For Chicago Fire Training Facility In Near West Side

7:45 am on August 30, 2022 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed to the community for a new sporting facility within Addams/Medill Park at 1434 S Loomis Street in the Near West Side. The park which is roughly bound by W Roosevelt Road, S Loomis Street, W 14th Street, and S Ashland Avenue is near the growing Illinois Medical District and has been host to major music festivals in the past. The project is being developed by the Chicago Fire Football Club with Crawford Architects working on its revised design.

Initial Plans Revealed For Community Garden At 2133 W Charleston Street In Bucktown

7:30 am on August 29, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for a community garden at 2133-35 W Charleston Street in Bucktown. Located just east of the intersection with N Leavitt Street, the proposal will replace a now vacant lot which once held a century-old workers cottage that was torn down by the previous owner. Now a group of neighbors are hoping to strike a deal with the current developer who is willing to sell for the right plan. While the designer has not been disclosed, the community is moving towards their first community meeting soon.

City Council Approves Residential Development At 2236 W Cermak Avenue In Heart Of Chicago

7:30 am on August 28, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved a zoning application for a residential development at 2236 W Cermak Avenue in Heart Of Chicago. Located just east of the intersection with S Oakley Avenue, the project will replace a vacant lot near the industrial area of the Chicago River’s southern branch. Developer 2236 Cermak LLC has partnered up with local design firm Hanna Architects who have worked on various other smaller residential buildings across the city.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For First Invest South/West Project In Auburn Gresham

7:45 am on August 27, 2022 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the mixed-use development at 757 and 838 W 79th Street in Auburn Gresham. The two-building project is located near the intersection with S Halsted Street and its construction is a major milestone as the first Invest South/West to come to fruition. Developers Evergreen Imagine were joined by the design team of Ross Barney Architects and Nia Architects along with other city representatives, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for the monumental moment.

Updated Renderings Revealed For Two-Tower Office Development In West Loop Gate

7:45 am on August 25, 2022 By Ian Achong

Updated renderings have been revealed for the two-tower office development at 655 W Madison Street in West Loop Gate. Located just east of the Kennedy Expressway/I-90, the project plans to replace a large surface parking lot and joins various other proposals in the immediate area cashing in on their proximity to the Loop and West Loop. Chicago based developer the John Buck Company, who has managed the Willis tower in its past, is teaming up with local architecture firms HOK and JGMA on the design of the structure.

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