Plans have been revealed for the completion of the school building at 355 East Wacker Drive in Lakeshore East. Wedged between the Coast apartments to the west and the St. Regis to the east, the partially completed building was originally being developed by Dubai-based Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) before construction halted in 2019.
The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has announced the second round of winners for its Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative. Earlier this year, we covered the first round of winners in Lawndale, where the city subsidized the construction of 99 homes. The program was launched in 2023 following a design competition hosted by the Architecture Center.
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2006 South Blue Island Avenue in Pilsen. Located at the corner of South Blue Island Avenue and West Cullerton Street, the new structure would replace a wedge-shaped vacant lot just north of Benito Juarez High School. The project is being led by Fox Pilsen 4 LLC.
Plans have been revealed for a residential development at 3102 North Western Avenue in West Lakeview. Located at the corner of West Barry Avenue near the Chicago River, the new proposal would replace two vacant residential buildings along with an empty lot. The project is being led by local resident Matt Ronan through an LLC.
Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 4404 South Greenwood Avenue in North Kenwood. Located at the corner of East 44th Street, the proposal would replace a large vacant lot with some much-needed density just a few blocks from the lakefront. The effort is being led by a local developer operating under an LLC.
