Articles by Ian Achong

Updated Plans Revealed For 465 W Cermak Road In Chinatown

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

New details have been revealed for the mixed use redevelopment of 465 W Cermak Road in Chinatown. Located directly on the south branch of the Chicago River and on the intersection with S Canal Street, the multi-story structure has seen its fair share of redevelopment proposals in the last few years with none coming to fruition yet. Years after 465 W Cermak Road was proposed to be turned into residences, then into a hotel with a home furnishings store, now Aurora-based Windfall Group is set to try again with a change in plans as it now becomes known as Pacifica of Chicago.

Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In South Shore

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

Initial details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 7162 S Exchange Avenue in South Shore. Located on the northeast corner of S Yates Boulevard and E 72nd Street, the new structure will replace a vacant lot that used to hold a supermarket which has since demolished near the South Shore Cultural Center. Model of Transformation Design and Development, a local newcomer, is developing the property dubbed ‘XChange’, although no architect was announced.

225 N Elizabeth Street Receives Full Construction Permits In Fulton Market

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

Full construction permits have been granted for the mixed-use development at 225 N Elizabeth Street in the Fulton Market District. Located on the corner with W Fulton Street, the project took the 11th place in our 2022 year-end countdown and has started construction with foundation work well underway. Now construction has been cleared to fully rise over its low-height industrial neighbors. Developer Sterling Bay, who is also busy building up Lincoln Yards, and Colorado-based Ascentris are working with local architecture firm Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture on its design.

Renderings Revealed For Next Phase Of Lincoln Yards

7:45 am on January 10, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for one of the next phases of the Lincoln Yards mega-development near Goose Island. As work wrapped up on Ally at 1229 W Concord late last year, developer Sterling Bay has shifted its originally announced phasing plan on the HPA and Gensler designed proposal. The change is most likely due to a changing economy and thus brings the two mixed-use structures at the D2 and D3 riverfront parcels just north of Ally to the forefront. While parcels D1 and the market place were set to be delivered prior, no movement has been seen on those, a more detailed breakdown can be found here.

Groundbreaking Held For Sustainable Affordable Apartments In Garfield Park

7:30 am on January 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the affordable housing project at 401 N Monticello Avenue in East Garfield Park. Dubbed the Conservatory Apartments, the structure will be located just north of the train tracks and the namesake Garfield Park Conservatory. It is replacing a vacant surface parking lot once used by the now closed Laura Ward Elementary School directly across the street. The project is being led by the Interfaith Housing Development Corporation (IHDC) and was designed by Michigan-based HED Architecture.

Lakeview Landing. Rendering by Weese Langley Weese

Rezoning Approved For Accessible Affordable Housing In Lakeview East

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

The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 835 W Addison Street in Lakeview East. Located just west of the intersection with N Halsted Street directly across the street from the Chicago Police Department building, the new structure will replace brick-clad Lakeview Lutheran Church currently occupying the site. A collaboration between the church itself and the Over The Rainbow Association are developing the project which is being designed by local architecture firm Weese Langley Weese.

Updated Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Tower At 1338 W Lake Street In West Loop

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

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1338 W Lake Street in the West Loop. Originally announced via a zoning application in September 2022, the new structure will be located on the northeast corner with N Ada Street bound by the CTA tracks to the south while replacing a multi-story industrial structure currently occupying the lot. Developer Cedar Street Companies is working with local architecture firm SCB on its design located on the western edge of the expanding neighborhood.

424 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Land Purchased For Mixed-Use Development In South Loop

7:30 am on January 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

A land purchase has been executed for the mixed-use development at 424 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. With a mid-block location between E Van Buren Street and E Congress Parkway, the future structure will replace a vacant lot most commonly used as a surface parking lot for the surrounding businesses. The team at DAC Developments, which is being led by Adam Rezko, is working with local firm Pappageorge Haymes on its design.

Renderings Revealed For West Loop Tower At 415 N Sangamon Street

7:45 am on January 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

Renderings have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use project at 415 N Sangamon Street in the West Loop. Shown to area locals during a public meeting held last night, plans for the tower have remained relatively the same with the images offering a first look at its solar panel-lined exterior. News on the proposal broke last September, replacing a vacant lot and incorporate the adjacent on-site building. Developer Fortem Voluntas Partners led by Jay Jordan, an ex-Sterling Bay leasing agent, is partnering with local firm Eckenhoff Saunders and Miller Hull on its design.

2934 W Medill Avenue. Rendering by Hanna Architects

Permits Issued For Mixed-Use Development At 2934 W Medill Avenue In Logan Square

7:30 am on January 4, 2023 By Ian Achong

Permits have been issued for an upcoming mixed-use development at 2934 W Medill Avenue in Logan Square. Located just west of the intersection with N Milwaukee Avenue, the upcoming proposal will replace a long-term vacant lot bound by a public alley, the CTA Blue Line tracks, and a parking lot popular with local skaters. Developer Wilmot Properties is working with Chicago-based designers Hanna Architects who is known for their smaller scale projects across the north side.

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