Articles by Jack Crawford

Window Installation Begins for Health and Wellness Center at 2933 W Division Street in Humboldt Park

7:45 am on March 31, 2024 By Jack Crawford

In Humboldt Park, at 2933 W Division Street, progress continues on the construction of a new health and wellness center, as window installation has commenced. The architectural firm JGMA has partnered with Humboldt Park Health on this $24 million project. Standing three stories tall and reaching a height of 62 feet, the 45,500-square-foot building will showcase a curved design featuring a pearlescent green and blue facade, complemented by glass curtain wall cut-outs.

Exterior Wraps Up for 1043 N Rush Street in Near North Side

7:30 am on March 30, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Facade work has been completed on a two-story commercial development located at 1043 N Rush Street in the Near North Side. This 20,709-square-foot retail project, designed by GREC Architects and developed by L3 Capital, features an exterior of tan brick with dark metal accents and arched bays at street level.

Exterior Work Nears Completion for 868 N Wells Street in Near North Side

7:45 am on March 29, 2024 By Jack Crawford

JDL’s expansive North Union megaproject is advancing, with exterior work on the second phase’s 26-story tower at 868 N Wells Street nearing completion. Rising to a height of 305 feet, this Near North Side high-rise will replace a former low-rise brick building, offering a mix of 411 apartment units and 12,000 square feet of retail space. This project follows closely on the heels of the first phase’s completion, a 21-story apartment tower at 920 N Wells Street.

Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments Nears Facade Completion in Humboldt Park

7:30 am on March 28, 2024 By Jack Crawford

In Humboldt Park, facade work is nearing completion for the new Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, situated at 1203 N California Avenue. This nine-story affordable housing development, a collaborative effort between Pappageorge Haymes and the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC), occupies a previously vacant lot and encompasses a total area of 83,000 square feet.

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Obama Presidential Center Nears Full Height in Jackson Park

7:45 am on March 27, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction is nearing full height for the Obama Presidential Center at 6000 S Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park. The center, spearheaded by the Obama Foundation, will replace a portion of the park that formerly housed a football field, situated southwest of the Museum of Science and Industry. The architectural design is a collaborative effort between Interactive Design Architects and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, while the landscape architecture is being handled by a team consisting of Living Habitats, Site Design Group, and Michael van Valkenburg Associates.

Hyde Park Labs Now Topped Out at Hyde Park’s Harper Court Complex

7:30 am on March 26, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction has topped out for Hyde Park Labs, a 13-story, 215-foot-tall mixed-use development located at 5201 S Harper Avenue within Hyde Park’s Harper Court Complex. Primarily catering to companies focused on STEM fields, this collaborative venture between Beacon Capital Partners, Trammell Crow Company, and The University of Chicago will provide 302,000 square feet of space with a total investment of $225 million. Alongside the lab and office areas, the building will also feature 4,000 square feet allocated for retail and 40,000 square feet for amenities.

Final Touches Seen for 311 W Huron Street in River North

7:45 am on March 25, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A 16-story, 153,000-square-foot mixed-use development is wrapping up construction at 311 W Huron Street in the River North neighborhood. Developed by North Wells Capital and designed by NORR, the building will feature office spaces atop approximately 8,500 square feet of retail. ARCO Murray has served as the general contractor for the project, with much of the final facade pieces having been installed since our last update.

Facade Work Continues for ‘The Sally’ in Uptown

7:45 am on March 24, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Facade work can be seen progressing for the second phase of ‘The Sally,’ a mixed-use development project in Uptown, located at 1131-1135 W Winona Street. Developed by Cedar St. Companies, the project comprises two five-story buildings that collectively offer 180 residential units, including 37 affordable housing units. The unit sizes will range from studios to two-bedroom apartments.

Variance Approved for 3310 N Lincoln Avenue in Lake View

7:30 am on March 23, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A variation has been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a new six-story, mixed-use development at 3310 N Lincoln Avenue in Lake View. Mangan Builders will replace the former Rexx Rugs buildings to make way for the new $7 million construction. As of now, permits for the project have been submitted, but the construction timeline has not been determined.

‘Solverre’ Announces Pre-Leasing at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown

7:45 am on March 22, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Solverre, a new residential development by Willow Bridge (previously Lincoln Property Company), has begun pre-leasing at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown. Designed by Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, the 12-story building stands at 159 feet tall and is now preparing for resident move-ins.

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