Articles by Ian Achong

Plans Approved For Mixed-Use Development In Uptown

Plans have been revealed and approved for a new mixed-use development at 4725 North Clifton Avenue in Uptown. Located at the intersection with North Broadway, the structure will replace part of a large parking lot just north of the historic Uptown Broadway Building. The project is being led by CEDARst Companies, which is best known for its Flats developments.

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New Community Hub Proposed In East Garfield Park

Initial details have been revealed for a new cultural and community hub at 2905 West Madison Street in East Garfield Park. Located at the intersection with North Francisco Avenue, the center will replace a city-owned vacant lot as part of the city’s initiative to reinvest in the West Side. The effort is being led by The Brim Foundation and P3 Markets.

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Foundry Park Defined As It Heads To Plan Commission

Additional details, renderings, and a Phase One timeline have been revealed for Foundry Park ahead of its Plan Commission review later this week. Located on the northern half of the former Lincoln Yards site in Lincoln Park, Foundry Park has been in the works by local developer JDL since the firm purchased the site last year after the previous megadevelopment stalled.

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Sarah’s Circle Pitches Multi-Building Complex In Uptown

Plans have been revealed for the first phase of a new campus for non-profit Sarah’s Circle at 4458 North Clarendon Avenue in Uptown. Bound by West Sunnyside Avenue to the north and West Agatite Avenue to the south, the future complex will replace one of the last remaining lakefront lots across the street from the newly reopened Clarendon Fieldhouse.

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