Multiple projects are moving forward at Gary/Chicago International Airport in hopes of luring back passenger service and expanding cargo operations. The airfield is located at 6001 Airport Road on the northeast edge of the neighboring city. Plans for its expansion come as Gary continues to push for the revitalization of the once industrial city.
The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 3710 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View. Having submitted a zoning application over a month ago, the project has seen various design changes leading up to its approval. Local developer Corett Builders Corp is working with structural engineer MC & Associates, LLC on its design.
Updated renderings have been revealed for the conversion of the Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square as construction kicks off. Sitting on the corner with W Farragut Avenue, the iconic motel is one of many along the area’s motel row and is now set to become transitional housing. Efforts for the transformation are being led between the city and the Department of Public Health.
A groundbreaking has been held for the new home of BandWith Chicago at 134 S California Avenue in East Garfield Park. Located near the intersection with W Adams Street, the project will redevelop an existing industrial building for the headquarters of the non-profit organization. Most recently the project scored major funding from the city in prep for construction.
Details revealed for the residential conversion of the loft building at 811 W Evergreen Avenue within the Near North Side. Located just west of the intersection with N Halsted Street, the timber structure has long been an office building which has been repositioned multiple times in the past. Now developer Honore Properties is leading the charge for the conversion.
