Articles by Ian Achong

167 N Racine Avenue Proceeds With Rezoning In West Loop

The mixed-use development at 167 N Racine Avenue in the West Loop is officially moving forward as the developers have filed a zoning application. Located between W Randolph Street to the south and W Lake Street to the north, the proposal includes two existing buildings and was announced earlier this year. The project itself is being led by two brothers under the name 167 Racine LLC, with SPACE Architects + Planners serving as the designers.

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Plans Revealed For New Hotel In Fulton Market

Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 1016 W Lake Street in Fulton market. Located on the intersection with N Carpenter Street, the project would replace a surface parking lot next to a strip of townhomes facing the train tracks. The proposal is being led by a team made up of New York-based Cogswell Realty and Chicago-based Erol Stapleton, with M Moser Associates working on the design.

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Sale Announced For Parcel At 527 W Kinzie Street

A new land sale has been announced for the property at 527 W Kinzie Street in the Fulton River District near The Loop. Located by the river and directly next to the upcoming Cassidy on Canal tower, the lot had originally been earmarked for a potential residential development. The sale is being executed by CBRE on behalf of the owner Vornado Realty Trust, who is based in New York and owns Merchandise Mart.

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UAW Strike Deal Includes Major Investments In Chicagoland

New details have been revealed for major investments on Chicagoland auto plants as part of a deal with United Auto Workers. The two largest winners are the Stellantis Belvidere factory at 3000 W Chrysler Drive, and the Ford factory at 12600 S Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch. The announcement comes as part of the recently announced contract between the UAW and the three major automakers of GM, Stellantis, and Ford.

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