Articles by Jack Crawford

GW Properties Files Zoning Application for 3955 N Kilpatrick avenue in Old Irving Park

7:45 am on February 2, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A zoning application has been filed for a mixed-use development at 3955 N Kilpatrick Avenue in Old Irving Park. This project, under the development of GW Properties and designed by Pappageorge Haymes, marks a shift from a previous all-retail proposal. Set to occupy large vacant lot formerly used by People’s Gas, the five-building complex would be a significant addition to the recent surge of new units and retail within the Six Corners area. The construction would follow other major projects in the vicinity such as the 206-unit 6 Corners Lofts and the 258-unit senior living development known as Clarendale Six Corners.

View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

1257 W Roosevelt Reaches Full Height in Little Italy

7:30 am on February 1, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Having reached its full height of six stories, the ongoing construction at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy represents a collaborative effort between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). This residential project forms part of the larger Roosevelt Square Phase 3B development, which features a variety of housing options, retail spaces, and the soon-to-open National Museum of Public Housing. The Roosevelt Square masterplan aims to offer a total of 2,441 housing units, including both multifamily and single-family structures.

Cladding Moves Closer Toward Completion for The Foglia Residences at Chicago Lighthouse in the Illinois Medical District

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

Facade work is advancing toward completion at The Foglia Residences at Chicago Lighthouse, a nine-story mixed-use development located at 1134 S Wood Street in the Illinois Medical District. Replacing a former parking lot, the development is a collaboration between Brinshore Development and The Chicago Lighthouse, an organization focused on providing affordable housing primarily for the visually impaired and veterans.

School Renovation Planned for 310 E James Street in Barrington, IL

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

Fortec, a Miami-based real estate development company, has recently acquired a site in Barrington, Illinois, formerly home to the Barrington School District headquarters. The property, purchased for $695,000, encompasses a 1.49-acre plot with a 12,413-square-foot building located at 310 E James Street. This building, which served as the district’s headquarters from the 1970s until 2019, is slated for redevelopment.

Exterior Facade Work Progresses at 1237 W Division Street in Bucktown

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

In West Town, the development of a four-story, Class A logistics facility at 1237 W Division Street is advancing, with the facade nearing completion. The 1.2 million-square-foot project, developed by Logistics Property Company and designed by Ware Malcomb, occupies a site that was formerly an empty lot and a Peoples Gas facility.

2700 N Pine Grove Begins Residential Redevelopment in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on January 28, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Three of the existing walls of the historic Second Church of Christ Scientist in Lincoln Park are now being prepared for integration into a new six-story mixed-use structure at 2700 N Pine Grove Avenue. This project, a collaboration between Ogden Partners and Booth Hansen, aims to preserve a portion of the original Beaux-Arts facade designed by Solon S. Beman.

Foundation Work Spotted at 438 W St. James Place in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on January 27, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work has commenced on a new five-story residential building at 438 W St. James Place in Lincoln Park. Developed by St. James Interest LLC, the project will house four condominium units, each with four bedrooms. Originally planned as a 10-story structure, the design was scaled back in response to community feedback and the limitations posed by the 33-foot-wide site.

Hotel at 1016 W Lake Street Receives Plan Commission Approval in Fulton Market

7:45 am on January 26, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A new 15-story hotel at 1016 W Lake Street, Fulton Market, has been approved by the Plan Commission. Cogswell Realty and Erol Stapleton bought the site for $6.6 million, and are planning 143 hotel rooms, which is an increase from the originally planned count of 130. The ground level will house a lobby and a small commercial space, with the second and third levels designated for amenities. A 3,400 square-foot sky-lounge with an outdoor deck is planned for the top floor.

6 Corners Lofts Gears Up for February Move-Ins in Portage Park

7:30 am on January 25, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Scheduled to open for initial move-ins on February 1, the 6 Corners Lofts project at 4714 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park marks a significant redevelopment of the former Sears store. Managed by Novak Construction, this $90 million project features 50,000 square feet of retail space, with Target as the primary tenant, above which are 206 apartment units.

Western Facade Fills Out for Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments in Humboldt Park

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

Much of the facade has been installed along the western street wall of the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, located at 1203 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park. This nine-story affordable housing development occupies a previously vacant lot and spans a total of 83,000 square feet. The 95-foot building will yield 64 housing units on the upper floors and 2,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Named after Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos, the development is a collaborative project between the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) and Pappageorge Haymes.

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