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New Details Emerge for Shapack’s “NOMA” Masterplan in River West

7:45 am on July 16, 2022 By Jack Crawford

More detailed plans for Shapack‘s West Town megadevelpmont have now been reviewed by the Committee on Design. Now called “NOMA,” the 3.25-acre assemblage in the River West area of West Town would yield 1,500 new residential units, a hotel, and a multitude of new commercial options. The assemblage revolves around the former Salvation Army Building, which Shapack will convert to a new 141-key hotel and restaurant venue designed by Eckenhoff Saunders Architects. The existing multi-tone masonry facade will be refurbished and have its windows replaced. There will also be a new masonry penthouse enclosure added atop a portion of the roof.

Dual Cores Reach Fifth Floor of 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on July 15, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The dual cores have nearly topped out for 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market District. L3 Capital is behind this five-story mixed-use development, yielding ground-floor retail and boutique Class A offices on the upper levels. The top of the building will feature an amenity enclosure and a 1,850-square-foot rooftop deck. Meanwhile, the 22,000 square feet of interior space will offer sleek finishes, living walls, and expansive warehouse-style windows.

Structural Work Reaches Full Height for The Porter in Lincoln Park

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

Structural steel has reached its pinnacle for the frontmost section of “The Porter,” a five-story mixed-use building rising at 2411 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. Having replaced a privately-owned park at the three-way intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Halsted Street, and Fullerton Avenue, the scheme by Mike Breheny involves 3,700 square feet of retail, a 1,700 square-foot covered patio, and 36 for-rent apartments above.

Developers Reveal Revised Plans for 301 S Green Street in West Loop

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

New designs and scope have been unveiled for a planned 36-story mixed-use tower at 301 S Green Street in West Loop. Co-developers GSP Development and Golub & Company have envisioned a total of 362 apartment units atop 1,700 square feet of ground-floor retail. Poised to stand 404 feet, the high rise will be a major addition to West Loop’s overall building height, helping to counterbalance the influx of taller projects towards its north end.

220 S State Street (left) and 202 S State Street (right)

Commission on Chicago Landmarks Passes Resolution to Review Endangered Buildings at 202 and 220 S State Street in The Loop

7:45 am on July 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

In an increasingly heated saga over their ultimate fate, two historic Loop buildings targeted for demolition by the federal government have been cleared for review by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The process could lead to the landmarking of the two terracotta-clad structures, whose potential demise reflect “security concerns” over potential vantage points available looking into the adjacent Dirksen Federal Building. Designed by Holabird and Roche, the 16-story Century Building at 202 S State Street was completed in 1915, while the 21-story Consumers Building at 220 S State Street was designed by Jenney, Mundie, & Jensen and completed in 1913. Both are part of the National Register’s Loop Retail Historic District, but currently lack official city landmark designation that would parry any demolition efforts.

Facade Pieces Go Up at 808 N Cleveland in River North

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

Facade installation has begun for 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use tower nearing its full height in Near North Side. A notable addition to Chicago Avenue’s recent canyon-ization, the 284-foot-tall tower is being developed by DAC Developments and will provide 7,500 square feet of retail, 20,000 square feet of leasable offices, and 200 for-rent apartments. The new structure is replacing a previously overgrown lot situated on a trapezoidal parcel.

Foundation Work Underway for 812 W Adams Street in West Loop

7:45 am on July 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is ramping up for a planned seven-story development at 812 W Adams Street in West Loop. Developer Luxe Suites Chicago LLC has planned for a mixed-use scheme with 80 rental units and 4,200 square feet of retail. The project will replace a trio of low-rise buildings along the southernmost segment of the block.

1044 W Van Buren. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

1044 W Van Buren Passes Fourth Floor in West Loop

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

Reinforced concrete has reached the fourth floor for a new 18-story residential tower situated at at 1044 W Van Buren Street along the southern edge of West Loop. Replacing a formerly vacant lot, this new structure developed by Tandem will house a total 196 rental apartment units.

210 N Aberdeen Street. Rendering by NORR

Caisson Permit Issued for 210 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on July 8, 2022 By Jack Crawford

A caisson permit has been issued for a new 19-story mixed-use building at 210 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market. The 239-foot-tall structure has been planned by LG Development Group, and will sit on an L-shaped site. Having required a zoning change from C1-1, Neighborhood Commercial District, to DX-7, Downtown Mixed-Use District, the scheme calls for 10,700 square feet of retail, above which will be 414 apartment units.

2700 N Sheffield Avenue at Edith Spurlock Apartments. Rendering by RATIO

Facade Work Begins for Edith Spurlock Apartments Addition at 2700 N Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park

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

Ground-floor brickwork is now making its way up the six-story residential building at 2700 N Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. The 85-foot-tall edifice will be the third building in the apartment complex known as Edith Spurlock Apartments, residing between the two existing brick buildings that are being renovated alongside the new construction.

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