Articles by Jack Crawford

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for North Union’s 920 N Wells Street in Near North Side

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

This week, YIMBY had the opportunity to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for 920 N Wells Street, an 18-story mixed-use building in Near North Side. Developed by JDL in partnership with Square Mile Capital and Intercontinental Real Estate, the project marks the first step in a $1.3 billion development by JDL known as North Union, which will span across 8.1 acres on land formerly owned by the Moody Bible Institute.

140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

Demolition Complete for 140 N Ashland Avenue in Near West Side

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

Demolition is now complete at 140 N Ashland Avenue in Near West Side, clearing the way for a new 12-story apartment building. Marquette Companies is the developer, who plans to integrate the new building with…

513 S Damen Avenue Approaches Full Height in the Illinois Medical District

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

Close to topping out is a 22-story residential building at 513 S Damen Avenue in the Illinois Medical District (IMD). This 242-foot-tall edifice developed by Marquette Companies will yield 279 rental apartment units and 1,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor.

Aluminum Panel Installation Now Underway at Gateway Apartments in Illinois Medical District

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

Aluminum panel installation has kicked off at The Gateway Apartments, an 11-story residential building at 2050 W Ogden Avenue in the Illinois Medical District. The 108-foot-tall structure will be the second phase of a larger master plan known as The Gateway, whose scope involves a mix of retail, residential, and hotel programming. Planned by East Lake Management & Development alongside AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, the first phase of this 10-acre plan has yielded a single-story pair of retail buildings. The third phase has also received permits but is awaiting vertical construction. Located to the north of Gateway Apartments, this six-story structure will be a Hilton Hotel with 135 rooms.

Brickwork Continues at CA6 Condominiums in West Loop

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

Facade brickwork continues along the new seven-story West Loop condominium building known as CA6. This 72-unit building by Belgravia Group is located at 311 S Racine Avenue, and represents the developer’s sixth installation to the West Loop area.

1044 W Van Buren. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

Foundation Work Progresses for 1044 W Van Buren Street in West Loop

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

Excavation and initial drilling is moving along for a new 18-story residential tower at 1044 W Van Buren Street, located just north of I-290 in West Loop. Developer Tandem has planned for 196 rental apartments atop ground-level retail. This new development will replace a formerly empty lot while also adding to an emerging high-rise cluster at the southern end of the neighborhood.

Exterior Construction Now Complete for 23rd Place at Southbridge in Near South Side

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

Exterior construction has crossed the finish line for a two-building development by The Community Builders and McCaffrey in Near South Side. Known as 23rd Place at Southbridge, this undertaking represents the first phase of a…

Earlier rendering of 2423 S State Street (right)

Construction Climbs for 2423 S State Street in Near South Side

7:30 am on May 6, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Work has now reached the second level for a five-story residential building at 2423 S State Street in Near South Side. This boutique structure will be the second of two nearly-adjacent structures developed in partnership with developer City Pads and the co-living company known as Common.

2401 S State Street Nears Completion in Near South Side

11:30 am on May 4, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now wrapping up for a four-story residential building at 2401 S State Street in Near South Side. Known as “Common McCormick,” the building is one of the latest additions to Common’s Chicago collection,…

1000M Continues Ascent in South Loop

7:45 am on May 4, 2022 By Jack Crawford

As concrete and steel continue to rise, the podium is now taking shape for a planned 73-story residential tower known as 1000M, located at 1000 S Michigan Avenue in South Loop. At a revised height of 788 feet, the skyscraper is currently one of Chicago’s tallest active construction projects, helping to expand city’s skyline further south. After a 20-month stall, developer trio JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals have updated their condominium plans to 738 rental units, ranging in size from studios up through three-bedrooms.

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