Articles by Jack Crawford


View of 160 N Elizabeth Street. Rendering by Thomas Roszak Architecture

160 N Elizabeth Street Scores Full Construction Permit in West Loop

With its structural work now above ground level, the planned 27-story development at 160 N Elizabeth Street has received its full construction permit in West Loop. Prior to construction, this parcel along the Randolph Street corridor was previously occupied by a collection of low-rise masonry buildings. This 293-foot-tall replacement will have a dramatic presence as one of the largest new developments contributing to West Loop’s rapid urbanization.

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West Loop Collection

West Loop Collection’s Fourth Building Inches Toward Completion

It’s been nearly eight months since YIMBY’s last update on the five-building residential development known as West Loop Collection, located at 216-236 S Green Street along the edge of Greektown. With three of the six-story buildings already completed, the fourth has now reached its full height with much of the facade work now complete. POGN Development has planned for a total of 40 condominium units, divided equally into eight units per building. Layouts for these residences range from three bedrooms up to five bedrooms, and fall between $1 million for a single-level “simplex” and up to $2 million for a duplex penthouse.

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808 N Cleveland Avenue

808 N Cleveland Avenue Rises in Near North Side

Structural work can be seen for 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use development in Near North Side. At a height of 284 feet, the DAC Developments project is one of the taller recent projects to kick off in the area, helping to add additional density along the Chicago Avenue corridor. Since the last update, the remaining foundation work has taken place, while the core and superstructure have begun to climb above grade.

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Madison + Carpenter

Foundation Work Begins at Madison + Carpenter Development in West Loop

Initial foundation work is progressing at the site of Madison + Carpenter, a six-story mixed-use building getting ready to rise at 6 N Carpenter Street in West Loop. ZSD is the project developer, whose plans for the boutique building will comprise of ground-level retail, above which will be 13 condominium residences. These residences will range from four to five bedrooms and from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet. Prices, meanwhile, will fall between $2 million and $3 million.

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