Articles by Ian Achong

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Obama Center Climbs To 16th Spot In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

Taking the 16th spot on this year’s countdown is the Obama Presidential Center at 6000 S Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park. Located within Jackson Park just south of the Museum of Science and Industry, the new center will be replacing a portion of the park that previously held a football field. Led by the Obama Foundation, the complex is being designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and landscaped by Michael van Valkenburg Associates.

Details Revealed For New Community Health Hub In Austin

7:30 am on December 15, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new health facility at 5034 W Chicago Avenue in Austin. Located on the intersection with N Lawler Avenue, the new structure will replace a large vacant lot with a new community health hub. Plans are being developed by Stone Community Development Corp with Gregory Ramon Design Studio and TNS Studio working on its architecture.

Rendering of the Thompson Center redevelopment by JAHN

Details Revealed For Thompson Center Redevelopment

7:30 am on December 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

New renderings have been revealed for the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. Sitting right in the heart of downtown, the massive structure has been at the center of many debates on preservation since the state announced its sale years ago. Now its new tenant and future owner Google has laid out its plans designed by JAHN Architects, the firm of the building’s original designer.

Groundbreaking Date Announced For 5354 N Sheridan Road In Edgewater

7:30 am on December 13, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking date has been announced for the upcoming residential development at 5354 N Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Sitting on the intersection with W Balmoral Avenue, the new building would replace the famed Wing Hoe restaurant and its surrounding parking lot right by the lakefront. Developer Tempus Properties is behind the proposal with 2R/Z Architecture working on its design.

UChicago Cancer Center Takes 20th Spot In Countdown

7:45 am on December 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

Claiming the 20th spot in our year-end countdown is the new University of Chicago Cancer Center at 5654 S Drexel Avenue within the UChicago campus in Hyde Park. Located on the intersection with E 57th Street and replacing one of the last vacant lots in the campus, the project broke ground back in October. The university and UChicago Medicine are developing the expansion which is being designed by local firm CannonDesign.

Construction Complete On First Phase Of Kennedy Expressway Renovation

7:30 am on December 11, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction has been completed on the first phase of the Kennedy Expressway renovation on the north side. Work began earlier this year in spring on the major renovation of a seven-mile stretch of the highway between W Ohio Street to the south and W Lawrence Avenue to the north. The work is being led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and will span across three-years in total.

Redevelopment Announced For Preston Bradley Hall In Uptown

7:30 am on December 10, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the redevelopment of Preston Bradley Center at 941 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located just west of the intersection with N Sheridan Road, the venue sits two blocks east of the Aragon near the heart of the Uptown entertainment district. The project is being led by its new owners Daniel and Karla Ivankovich who purchased the site last year, and the architect is unknown.

23rd Spot In Countdown Goes To Westhaven Park IID In Near West Side

7:45 am on December 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

Sitting at the 23rd spot of year-end countdown is Westhaven Park IID at 1959 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. The mixed-use project sits on the intersection with N Damen Avenue, across the street from the upcoming CTA Damen Green Line station. The project is a collaboration between Brinshore Development, The Michaels Organization, and Chicago Housing Authority, with LBBA Architectects working on its design.

Tenants Announced For Vacant Treasure Island Building In Old Town

7:30 am on December 8, 2023 By Ian Achong

A new tenant has been revealed for the long vacant Treasure Island grocery store building at 1639 N Wells Street in Old Town. Located just north of the intersection with W North Avenue, the large space is part of the larger area redevelopment led by Chicago-based Fern Hill. The building will receive a facelift led by GREC Architects who are working on the tower next door.

1630 S Wabash Avenue Takes 25th Spot In 2023 Countdown

7:45 am on December 7, 2023 By Ian Achong

Climbing to the 25th place on our 2023 countdown is the residential development at 1630 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. Located just south of the intersection with E 16th Street, the project replaces a long-time vacant lot across the street from Anderson Park. Though no formal renderings have been revealed, it is being led by CMK Companies with Pappageorge Haymes serving as the designer.

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