Articles by Ian Achong

Groundbreaking Held For Mixed-Use Development In Michigan City

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

A groundbreaking has been held for a major new mixed-use development at 121 W Michigan Boulevard in Michigan City, Indiana. One of the furthest cities within the greater Chicagoland Metropolitan Area, the 32,000 person city is hoping to revitalize its downtown with its connection to Chicago. Led by YAB Development, who also helped develop Google and McDonald’s in Fulton Market, the project is being designed by Chicago’s Koo Architects.

Improvements Announced For Refugee Farm In Albany Park

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

New upgrades have been announced for the Global Garden Refugee Training Farm at 2902 W Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park. Located on the intersection with N Sacramento Avenue, the urban farm is connected to the adjacent Ronan Park along the north branch of the Chicago River. Now the Chicago Park District is leading the park’s improvements which will include the farm itself.

Rendering Revealed For 1100 W Grand Avenue In West Town

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

A rendering has been revealed for the recently approved mixed-use development at 1100 W Grand Avenue in West Town. Located just east of the intersection with W May street and south of the I-90 W Ohio Street exit loop, the new project will replace a car shop and its adjacent parking lot currently on the site. Led by Wildwood Investments and Sterling Bay, the new building is being designed by bKL Architecture.

Construction Kicks Off On The Danish Home of Chicago

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

Construction has commenced on an expansion for The Danish Home of Chicago at 5656 N Newcastle Avenue in Old Norwood Park. Located on the intersection with N Newcastle Avenue within the residential area, the added space will sit on some of the green space of the site. The project is being developed by The Danish Home Foundation with local architecture firm HED serving as the designers.

CZ Biohub Chicago In Fulton Market To Open This January

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

The upcoming Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago will open in January at 400 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market. Located on the corner of N Ogden Avenue within the West End on Fulton building, the new hub was announced earlier this year from a multi-city competition. Dubbed CZ Biohub Chicago, it’s being funded and built by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative which was founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.

City Council Approves 370-401 N Morgan Street In West Loop

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

The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 370-401 N Morgan Street in the West Loop. centered around the intersection with W Kinzie Street, the three-tower proposal will replace a handful of existing buildings near the railroad tracks. Developer Vista Property is moving forward with gathering all necessary approvals for the Gensler-designed project which received Plan Commission approval earlier this year.

Financing Initially Approved For United Yards Development In Back Of The Yards

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

Financing has been initially approved for the United Yards development at 1515 W 47th Street in Back of the Yards. Centered around the intersection with S Ashland Avenue and bringing a mix of new construction and redevelopment, the project is part of the Invest South/West initiative and will be built in phases. Developers Celadon Partners and Blackwood Group worked with local architecture firm DesignBridge on the overall proposal.

Groundbreaking Held For UChicago Cancer Center In Hyde Park

7:45 am on October 3, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the new University of Chicago Cancer Center at 5654 S Drexel Avenue within the UChicago campus in Hyde Park. Bound by E 57th Street to the south and an existing parking garage to the west, the new building replaces one of the last vacant areas currently used as a parking lot. The university and UChicago Medicine are behind the proposal designed by local firm CannonDesign.

City Council Approves Fifth Third Arena Expansion In Near West Side

7:30 am on October 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Replacing a vacant lot adjacent to the existing building, the new structure was approved by the Plan Commission earlier this year as well. The development comes directly from Chicago Blackhawks who are working with Kansas City-based Generator Studio on its design.

City Council Approves Affordable Housing Development In Lower West Side

7:30 am on October 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the affordable housing development at 2136 S Ashland Avenue in the Lower West Side. Sitting north of the intersection with W Cermak Road across the street from Benito Juarez High School, the proposal will replace a long-time vacant lot. ‘Casa Yucatan’ is being developed by The Resurrection Project with local-architecture firm DesignBridge providing the design.

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