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Schiller Place Apartments Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Near North Side

7:30 am on November 16, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new three-building mixed-income housing development known as Schiller Place Apartments in Near North Side. Situated at 711, 731 and 749 W Schiller Street, the project is a collaboration between co-developers Structured Development and Evergreen Real Estate Group and governmental bodies such as the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).

Lawson House Renovation Receives New Windows in Near North Side

7:30 am on November 15, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The Victor F. Lawson House, a historic 24-story building at 30 W Chicago Avenue in the Near North Side, has received new windows as part of its ongoing affordable apartment transformation. This 1931 Art Deco tower, one of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the time, was designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond.

920 N Wells Street Tops Out at JDL’s North Union in Near North Side

7:45 am on November 14, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction on 920 N Wells Street has officially reached its peak, with the 21-story mixed-use building now topping out in Near North Side. JDL, the developer of nearby One Chicago, is also behind this current structure and its encompassing North Union development, one of Chicago’s largest single plans currently underway. The overall $1.3 billion project will span multiple blocks of land that had been sold by the nearby Moody Bible Institute.

311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

311 W Huron Begins To Rise in River North

7:45 am on November 13, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The superstructure is now emerging for 311 W Huron Street in River North, where developer North Wells Capital has planned a 16-story office and retail commercial building. The developer had secured an $88 million lease with the tenant Spins earlier in 2022, thereby allowing construction to begin. The primary tenant will occupy the three highest leasable floors of the building, which is situated on the site of a former parking lot.

Caisson Permits Issued for 535 N St. Clair Street in Streeterville

7:30 am on November 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Caisson permits have now been issued for 535 N St. Clair Street in Streeterville, clearing the way for a new 21-story mixed-use high rise. Mavrek Development has planned for the project to replace a three-story, 255-space parking garage. At 238 feet in height, the tower will have a unique blend of office space and 248 apartment units on the upper floors. There will also be a 7,855-square-foot retail space at the corner, as well as a 106-vehicle parking garage and a 102-slot bike storage room.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

Foundation Fills Out for 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville

7:45 am on November 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Both extensive foundation work and the crane base are visible at 150 E Ontario Street, the site of a new 28-story hotel by The Prime Group. The 345-foot-tall Streeterville project will be the next location for the Spanish hotel brand RIU Hotels and Resorts, providing a total of 388 rooms. There will also be a ground-level cafe at the southeast corner of the tower base.

BLVD Steakhouse Addition Progresses in Fulton Market District

7:30 am on November 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Work on a new outdoor patio is taking shape at 817 W Lake Street in Fulton Market. Developed by Sancerre Realty, the permanent dining and bar area will accompany the adjacent BLVD Steakhouse directly to the east.

Final Exterior and Landscaping Work Underway for Lincoln Yards’ 1229 W Concord Place

7:45 am on November 9, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction and landscaping are quickly nearing completion for 1229 W Concord Place in West Town. The eight-story biosciences office building is part of Sterling Bay‘s much larger Lincoln Yards project, which covers 55 acres and is expected to bring new commercial, residential, and recreational spaces to the north branch of Chicago River.

New Condo Building at 1526 N Wieland Wraps Up in Old Town

7:30 am on November 8, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Exterior construction is wrapping up on a new four-story residential building under construction at 1526 N Wieland Street in Old Town. Planned by Halcyon Development and dubbed “W8 Old Town,” the project will offer eight total condominium units.

Foundry at Wendelin Park - Rendering by Fitzgerald Associates Architects

Construction Continues Rapid Pace for Big Deahl Phase 2 in Near North Side

7:45 am on November 7, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Work is getting closer to completion for Structured Development’s Shops at Big Deahl Phase 2 in Near North Side. The overall $250 million scheme is oriented around a new urban park on an elbow-shaped parcel. Phase one of this project was the construction of a new three-story climbing gym known as Movement Lincoln Park. Situated at the east end of the property, this first component was completed last year.

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