Articles by Jack Crawford

First Tower Crane Permit Issued for Advocate Illinois Masonic Expansion in Lake View

7:45 am on May 7, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The first tower crane permit has been issued for the next expansion phase of Advocate Illinois Masonic hospital in Lake View. Spanning eight occupiable floors and encompassing 10 levels in total, the 900 W Nelson Street project is divided into two sub-phases. The current sub-phase, Phase 03A, will be the construction of three occupiable floors and four total levels. This now-underway addition will adjoin an adjacent medical building completed in 2015. Following this, Phase 03B will yield another five occupiable floors and six added levels (excluding the under-hanging mechanical floor) built atop the Phase 03A structure.

Permit Issued for New Roller Rink at 4012 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park

7:00 am on May 7, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new community roller rink and plaza located at 4012 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park. This public space will be managed by the Chicago Park District and will be replacing a vacant lot that had been used as a temporary rink and plaza. The landscape architect for the project is Site Design Group.

Foundation Work Continues at 232 W Chestnut Street in Near North Side

7:30 am on May 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The third building at the North Union mega development at 232 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side continues to undergo foundation work. Situated at the intersection with N Franklin Street, the five-story mass-timber structure is being developed by JDL is designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. The programming will comprise of a total of 23 residential units.

Construction Permit Issued for 2655 W 21st Street in Little Village

7:00 am on May 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 2655 W 21st Street in Little Village. The project will feature a two-story building with a basement, comprising three dwelling units. The development will replace the previous structure on the site, which was a one-story masonry building. The listed owner of the project is TA Development LLC.

Lost Legends #6: Original Prentice Women’s Hospital in Streeterville

7:45 am on May 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Prentice Women’s Hospital building was once an architecturally iconic structure standing at 333 E Superior Street in the Streeterville neighborhood. In this edition of the “Lost Legends” series, we explore the history of the original Prentice Women’s Hospital building and its cutting-edge care, the vision of its architect, the hospital’s relocation and subsequent demolition of the structure, as well as its present-day replacement.

Permit Issued for 2254 W North Avenue in Wicker Park

7:00 am on May 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has recently been approved for a new residential development at 2254 W North Avenue in Wicker Park. Volo Holdings LLC is the developer behind the project, which will consist of a four-story building with six residential units, a ground-floor office space, a rooftop deck, a rooftop stair enclosure, and a three-vehicle garage on the first floor. The project is set to replace a narrow, vacant grass lot.

Initial Permit Issued for mHUB Redevelopment of Cameron Building in Near West Side

7:30 am on May 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A preliminary permit for interior demolition has been granted in preparation for the revitalization of the Cameron Building at 240 N Ashland Avenue in the Near West Side. Situated on the southwest corner at the intersection with W Fulton Street, the historic clocktower building has been vacant for several years and is now proposed as the new headquarters for local incubator mHUB. The non-profit organization is driving the initiative, while Gensler is now confirmed as the project architect.

Permits Issued for 6400 N Wayne Avenue in Rogers Park

7:00 am on May 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new four-story, mixed-use building is set to rise at 6400 N Wayne Avenue in Rogers Park, with the project receiving a construction permit on May 2nd. The development will feature ground-level retail space and 10 dwelling units on the above floors. The filing owner of the project is Variable Properties LLC – 1355 Series, whose plans will be replacing a parking lot along the cross street of Devon Avenue.

868 N Wells Street Sprouts up in Near North Side

7:45 am on May 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has passed the seventh floor for the 27-story 868 N Wells Street in Near North Side, replacing a former low-rise brick building that was demolished last year. The developer of this mixed-use high rise is JDL, who has planned for 411 units and 12,000 square feet of retail. This tower is the second addition (after the adjacent 920 N Wells) to their North Union megadevelopment, a sprawling $1.3 billion master plan that will ultimately occupy 2.9 million square feet of space. The larger North Union assemblage will feature skyscrapers measuring up to approximately 700 feet in height while providing a total of 2,656 residences, extensive commercial and retail options, and 100,000 square feet of public areas.

Three-Unit Residence Receives Permit at 1913 W Addison Street in Roscoe Village

7:00 am on May 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential building to be located at 1913 W Addison Street in Roscoe Village. The three-story multifamily project will accommodate three dwelling units and will replace a two-story frame residence. Andrew Kingsley is listed as the owner of the project.

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