Articles by Ian Achong

Renderings Revealed For Logan Square Station Remodel

7:30 am on August 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial renderings have been revealed for the remodel of the Logan Square CTA Blue Line station at 2620 N Milwaukee Avenue. Located on the intersection with N Kedzie Avenue across the street from the famed square, the multi-exit station is set to receive its first major renovation in its 50-year history. The project is being led by Chicago Transit Authority and the Chicago Department of Transportation who are working local-form Jacobs Engineering on its design.

Plan Commission Approved Multi-Tower Development In West Loop

7:45 am on August 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 370-401 N Morgan Street in the West Loop. The three-structure proposal will center around the intersection with W Kinzie Street and built in phases, replacing multiple existing buildings just north of the Google Midwest headquarters. Developer Vista Property is moving forward with gathering all necessary approvals for the Gensler-designed development.

Caisson Permits Issued For 438 W Saint James Place In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on August 18, 2023 By Ian Achong

Caisson permits have been issued for the residential development at 438 W Saint James Place in Lincoln Park. Located near the intersection with N Lakeview Avenue and replacing an existing two-flat, the project was originally proposed in mid-2022 and since then has gone through a major redesign. Developer St. James Interest, LLC is behind the project with local firm Hirsch MPG working on its current design.

Land Sale Finalized For 1234 W Randolph Street In Fulton Market

7:45 am on August 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

The sale of the land for the mixed-use development at 1234 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market has now been finalized. Located on the intersection with N Elizabeth Street and replacing a couple of commercial structures, the development can now proceed after originally being proposed as a hotel multiple years ago. Developers Azur Holdings and Golub & Company are behind the project with architecture firm SCB working on its design.

New Community Center Opens In Little Village

7:30 am on August 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

A ribbon cutting has been held for the new community center at 2724 W Cermak Road in Little Village. Located on the intersection with S Fairfield Avenue just south of Douglass Park, the new center redeveloped the existing two-story building that previously housed a public library. The project was developed by local nonprofit Latinos Progresando and designed by Canopy Architecture + Design.

Committee On Design Reviews 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue In Lincoln Park

7:45 am on August 15, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been reviewed by the Committee on Design for the mixed-use development at 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue in Lincoln Park. Originally proposed late last year and revised earlier this summer, the new structure will replace a vacant lot adjacent to the future home of Lincoln Yards. Similar to the megadevelopment and another nearby proposal at 1840 N Marcey Street, Sterling Bay is behind this project which is being designed by local firm Pappageorge Haymes.

Construction Continues On St. Boniface Conversion In Noble Square

7:30 am on August 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction continues on the first phase of the residential conversion of the St. Boniface Church at 1356 W Chestnut Street in Noble Square. Located on the corner with N Noble Street across the street from the park, we recently covered new renderings for the upcoming second phase of the overall proposal. Now we check in on the progress of the project being developed by ZSD Corp and designed by SPACE Architects + Planners.

City Council Approves Mixed Use Development At 3262 N Clark Street In Lakeview East

7:30 am on August 13, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 3262 N Clark Street in Lakeview East. Located just south of the intersection with W School Street and the recently completed Panorama development, the building will replace an existing three-story structure on the site. Developer Gold Lion Ventures is working with local firm SPACE Architects + Planners who we have seen on a variety of projects recently.

Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design

Groundbreaking Held For First Phase Of Encuentro Square In Logan Square

7:45 am on August 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the residential development at 1805 N Hamlin Avenue in Logan Square. The project is located right off of the westernmost edge of the 606 trail and replaces a no-demolished one-story masonry building, dubbed ‘Encuentro Square’, it will be split into multiple phases with public parkland as well. In attendance were members of developer Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) who worked with Canopy Architecture and Site Design Group on the buildings.

Further Details Revealed For St Boniface Phase Two In Noble Square

7:30 am on August 11, 2023 By Ian Achong

Additional details have been revealed for the next phase of the St Boniface development at 1342 W Chestnut Street in Noble Square. Located across the street from Eckhart Park and replacing a vacant lot just east of the redeveloped cathedral, the building will be the second of new-construction structures of the project. This is being led by ZSD Corp with SPACE Architects + Planners working on the design.

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