Articles by Ian Achong

Plans Revealed For West Side Learning Center Expansion In Austin

7:45 am on August 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center at 4624 W Madison Street on the eastern edge of Austin. Located just west of the intersection with N Kenton Avenue and adjacent to a pair of elevated rail lines, the expansion would grow the class size for the small outpost of the college. The proposal is being developed by the college itself and the greater City Colleges as well, with an undisclosed architect working on its design.

Construction Continues On Residential Development At 1712 W Augusta Boulevard In West Town

7:30 am on August 30, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction continues on the residential development at 1712 W Augusta Boulevard in West Town. Located just east of the intersection with N Hermitage Avenue, the new building replaces a vacant lot, closed alley, and a two-story garage structure. Developers Garner Development and Corwin Partners, who work with Jameson and Sotheby’s International, are completing the foundation of the Freedes Studio designed project.

Affordable Housing Redevelopment Approved In West Englewood

7:45 am on August 29, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the residential redevelopment at 6121 S Hermitage Avenue in West Englewood. Located on the corner with W 61st Street and bound by S Paulina Street to the east, the project will rehab the former Charles Earle Elementary School which was closed in 2013. Now developers Gorman & Company LLC and Phoenix Recovery Support Systems are working with local firm Beehyyve on the design for the property.

Potential Completion Date Revealed For Thompson Center Redevelopment

7:30 am on August 28, 2023 By Ian Achong

A potential completion date has been revealed for the Thompson Center redevelopment at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. The massive building from 1985 was designed by famed architect Helmut Jahn, who fought for its preservation prior to his death when news of the structure’s sale first broke. This culminated with Google purchasing the structure last year for $105 million from The Prime Group who was originally selected by the state to buy the property for $70 million from a group of bids.

Zoning Variances Approved For Next Phase Of United Yards

7:30 am on August 27, 2023 By Ian Achong

Zoning variances have been approved for the mixed-use development at 1515 W 47th Street in Back of the Yards. Located on the intersection with S Justine Street and replacing a vacant lot, the new building is part of the greater Invest South/West project dubbed ‘United Yards’. Developers Celadon Partners and Blackwood Group worked with local-architecture firm DesignBridge on the greater multi-building proposal.

Proposals Revealed For West Garfield Park RFQ

7:45 am on August 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Two proposals have been revealed by the Department of Planning and Development for their West Garfield Park RFQ at 3811 W Madison Street. Located on the corner with S Hamlin Boulevard and directly across the street from Garfield Park itself, the project will replace a vacant grocery store and its parking lot that were recently acquired by the city. The DPD issued the Request For Qualifications in December 2022 and has now received the two following proposals for the 1.8-acre site:

Permits Issued For CTA Blue Line Racine Station Reconstruction

7:30 am on August 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial permits have been issued and renderings revealed for the upcoming reconstruction of the CTA Blue Line Racine station at 418 S Racine Avenue in the Near West Side. The project is part of the first phase of the larger Blue Line reconstruction currently underway, replacing much of the existing tracks we see today. The work is being led by the CTA with local firm Ross Barney Architects working on its design.

Developer Unveils Plans for 420 N May Street to West Loop Neighbors

7:45 am on August 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use skyscraper at 420 N May Street in the West Loop. Located on the northwest corner with W Kinzie Street, the proposal will replace a couple of existing structures and their adjacent parking lot. Miami-based developer Crescent Heights presented the HPA-designed plans to the community at a meeting earlier this week. The developer also recently placed the parcel earmarked for NEMA phase II in the South Loop for sale.

Plan Commission Approves Fifth Third Arena Expansion In Near West Side

7:30 am on August 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Originally revealed earlier this year, the new construction will rise adjacent to the existing training center and replace a vacant lot. The development comes directly from Chicago Blackhawks with Kansas City-based Generator Studio on its design.

Plan Commission Approves Affordable Housing Development In Lower West Side

7:45 am on August 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the affordable housing development at 2136 S Ashland Avenue in the Lower West Side. Located just north of the intersection with W Cermak Road, we first covered the proposal in January which will be replacing a vacant lot across the street from Benito Juarez High School. Dubbed ‘Casa Yucatan’, the structure is being developed by The Resurrection Project who are working with local architecture firm DesignBridge on it.

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