Articles by Ian Achong

Sears Six Corners Takes 28th Spot In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 4, 2023 By Ian Achong

Snatching the 28th spot in our year-end countdown is the redevelopment of the former Sears store at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. Sitting on the six-corner intersection with N Cicero Avenue and N Milwaukee Avenue, the project adds density to the intersection anchored by Clarendale Six Corners which took the 31st spot in our 2021 countdown. Finishing touches are currently being added by developer and general contractor Novak Construction.

Further Details Revealed For Hotel In Fulton Market

7:30 am on December 3, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1016 W Lake Street in Fulton market. Sitting adjacent to the CTA tracks on the intersection with N Carpenter Street, we first covered the proposal a month ago as its initial details were revealed. Now the development team of Cogswell Realty and Erol Stapleton have presented the M Moser Associates-designed building to the community.

Rush Specialty Hospital. Photo by Jack Crawford

Rush Specialty Hospital Takes 30th Place In 2023 Countdown

7:45 am on December 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

We continue our 2023 countdown with the 30th place going to the Rush Specialty Hospital at 516 S Loomis Street in Little Italy. Located on the northwest corner of the intersection with W Harrison Street, the building is receiving its final touches as construction quickly wraps up prior to winter. The project is a collaboration between the Rush University System and Select Medical, with GWG3 Architecture working on its design.

424 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Caisson Permits Issued For 424 S Wabash Avenue In South Loop

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

Initial permits have been issued for the mixed-use development at 424 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. Located just south of the intersection with E Van Buren Street, the new tower would replace a vacant lot most commonly used as a surface parking lot for the surrounding businesses. The team at DAC Developments is leading the project under the direction of Adam Rezko, with local firm Pappageorge Haymes working on its design.

Initial Details Revealed For Mixed-Use High-Rise in Near North Side

7:45 am on November 30, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 1565 N Clybourn Avenue in Near North Side. Sitting on the northeastern corner of the intersection with N Halsted Street, the proposal was announced in a recent newsletter from second ward alderman Brian Hopkins. The project is being developed by New York-based The Georgetown Company, though an architect is currently unknown.

American Blues Theater Opens at 5627 N Lincoln Avenue In West Ridge

7:30 am on November 29, 2023 By Ian Achong

An opening has been held for the new home of The American Blues Theater at 5627 N Lincoln Avenue in West Ridge. Sitting just north of the intersection with W Bryn Mawr Avenue near Rosehill Cemetery, the theater repurposed a vacant one-story commercial building. The project was led by the theater company itself with Morris Architects Planners acting as the architects while Schuler Shook supplied the theater systems.

Plan Commission Approves Thrive Exchange In South Shore

7:45 am on November 28, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been approved for the first phase of Thrive Exchange at 7901 S Exchange Avenue in South Shore. Sitting right on the intersection with E 79th Street, the project will replace a pair of existing buildings next to the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra station. The proposal was approved by the Chicago Plan Commission, led by developer DL3 Realty and designed by local-firms KOO Architects and Site Design Group.

Tax Incentives Approved For Flatiron Building In Wicker Park

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

Tax incentives have been approved for the Flatiron Building at 1579 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Located at the heart of the neighborhood on its six-corner intersection, the artists lofts-filled structure most recently saw the closures of Bank of America and Debonair Social Club on its first floor. The Class L tax incentives were approved by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks earlier this month.

Updated Plans Revealed For 3950 N Damen Avenue In North Center

7:30 am on November 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans for the mixed-use development at 3950 N Damen Avenue and 3959 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center. Located on the six-corner intersection with W Irving Park Road, the two-building proposal will replace a parking lot and drive-thru bank west of Damen and redevelop the existing bank structure on Lincoln. Developers CRG and Ravine Park Partners are working with local architecture firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative on the new design.

Further Details Revealed For Halsted Landing In River West

7:45 am on November 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 700 W Chicago Avenue in River West. The large project sits to the east of the intersection with N Halsted Street and will replace part of the Chicago Tribune facility, directly across the street from the upcoming permanent casino. The proposal is being led by Canadian-based developer Onni Group who is working with Goettsch Partners on its design.

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