Articles by Ian Achong


Additional Funding Announced For Rooted And Rising In Back of the Yards

Partial funding has been announced for the mixed-use development at 4630 S Ashland Avenue in Back of the Yards. Located on the intersection with W 47th Street and S McDowell Avenue, the project will replace a group of multi-story structures behind a single facade. Dubbed ‘Rooted and Rising’, the proposal is being led by the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council and Park Row Development.

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Funding Confirmed For Multi-Generational Development At 5300 S Calumet Avenue In Washington Park

Partial funding has been announced for the affordable residential development at 5300 S Calumet Avenue in Washington Park. Located on the southwest corner of the intersection with E 53rd Street, the proposal will replace a long-time vacant lot. The efforts are being led by developers The Renaissance Collaborative (TRC) and Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (HOME).

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Additional Units Announced For The Maybel Exchange In Edgewater

Details have been revealed for the expansion of the redevelopment of the former Maybelline headquarters at 5920 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater. Located on the diagonal intersection with N Clark Street on the western edge of the neighborhood, the project will add on to the development called ‘The Mabel Exchange’. Efforts are being led by Ernst Development and Envoi Partners, with architecture-firm Hirsch MPG working on its design.

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