Articles by Ian Achong

Revised Plans Revealed For Dinkel’s Bakery Redevelopment

Revised plans have been revealed for mixed-use development at 3327 N Lincoln Avenue in Lake View. Sitting on a wedge-shaped lot with N Marshfield Avenue running along the rear, the new building will replace a handful of existing structures including the home of Dinkel’s Bakery. Developer PCR Group has been working with Jonathan Splitt Architects on the design while pursuing a rezoning of the site.

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Fulton Labs at 400 N Aberdeen

Illinois Tech Announced As Major Tenant At Fulton Labs

A new major lease has been announced for Fulton Labs at 400 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market. Sitting on the corner with N Ogden Avenue on the northern end of the neighborhood, the space will be utilized by the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) as part of a greater life sciences push in the city. The university itself is leading the efforts for their first off-campus research venture, designed by Perkins & Will.

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Permit Application Submitted For 566 W Van Buren Street In West Loop Gate

Construction permits have been applied for with the city for the mixed-use development at 566 W Van Buren Street in West Loop Gate. Sitting on the corner with S Jefferson Street, the project was first announced last year when it received permits for and proceeded with the demolition of two building’s on the site. The Antunovich Associates-designed structure is being proposed by a team made up of Riverside Investment and Blue Star Properties.

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Department Of Water Management Announces Funding For Lead Pipe Replacement

The City of Chicago has announced a new loan from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the replacement of lead pipes across the city. The loan is a continuation of an ongoing effort to replace a majority of the city’s pipes built before 1986, which have a high likelihood of being lead within smaller buildings. The work will be led by the Department of Water Management with the loan being finalized this past Friday.

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Ramova Theater at 3518 S Halsted Street. Rendering by O'Riley Office

New Renderings Revealed For Ramova Theater Redevelopment

New renderings and details have been revealed for the nearly complete redevelopment of the Ramova Theater at 3518 S Halsted Street in Bridgeport. Located just south of the intersection with W 35th Street, plans for its remodel have been in the works for over four years and broke ground back in 2021. The development is being led by Baum Revisions, who is also working on the Congress Theater, and Our Revival Chicago.

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