Articles by Jack Crawford

360 N Green Street Approaches Exterior Completion as Countdown’s Third Tallest Project

7:45 am on December 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

As the third tallest construction project in our year-end countdown, the 24-story 360 N Green Street in Fulton Market is undergoing final exterior and landscaping work. The 500,000-square-foot office building, developed by Sterling Bay, will feature office spaces, 5,400 square feet of retail space, and a range of tenant amenities. Floor plates will scale up to over 26,000 square feet, offering tenants access to private balconies between 249 and 523 square feet on each floor.

Facade Takes Shape for Renovated Retail Building at 679 N Michigan Avenue

7:30 am on December 28, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Situated at 679 N Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile, a retail redevelopment project is progressing with its facade work. The building, which previously housed an Apple Store and featured the ‘Rapt on The Mile’ mural by Nick Cave and Bob Faust, is undergoing transformation under the direction of Nick Canellis and will encompass four levels with H&M as its tenant.

Cassidy On Canal Ranks Fifth Place in Year-End Construction Countdown

7:45 am on December 27, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Located at 350 N Canal Street in the Fulton River District, the ‘Cassidy on Canal’ is a 33-story high rise developed by The Habitat Company and Diversified Real Estate Capital LLC. At fifth place in our year-end construction countdown, this mixed-use structure stands at 355 feet and is currently in the final stages of its facade installation.Cassidy on Canal. Photo by Jack Crawford

1043 N Rush Street Continues Exterior Work in Near North Side

7:30 am on December 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction progress at 1043 N Rush Street, a mixed-use development in the Near North Side, has reached the completion of structural work for its two floors. The 20,709-square-foot project, led by L3 Capital and designed by GREC Architects, is characterized by a future exterior of tan brick cladding, dark metal features, and arched bays on the street level.

225 N Elizabeth in Fulton Market Approaches Facade Completion as Seventh Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is nearing completion at the 225 North Elizabeth Street project in Fulton Market, a collaboration between Sterling Bay and Ascentris. This 28-story mixed-use building, situated at the corner of Fulton and Elizabeth Streets, ranks seventh in the construction countdown and has reached its maximum height of 314 feet.

868 N Wells Takes Eighth In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

As the eighth tallest active development in our year-end countdown, the 27-story tower at 868 N Wells Street in Near North Side is the second phase of the extensive North Union megaproject developed by JDL….

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Project H.O.O.D. Leadership and Opportunity Center Rises in West Woodlawn

7:30 am on December 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction of the new Leadership and Opportunity Center at 6623 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in the West Woodlawn neighborhood has advanced beyond ground level. The project, previously the site of a vacant lot and more recently a pop-up plaza, is led by Pastor Corey Brooks of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny) and Trammell Crow Company.

Lawson House Renovation Ranks #10 in In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 22, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The renovation of the Victor F. Lawson House, a historic 24-story building located at 30 W Chicago Avenue in the Near North Side, ranks #10 in our year-end countdown. Originally completed in 1931 and designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond, this former YMCA is being converted into 408 affordable studio apartments by Holsten Real Estate.

The Saint Grand Finalizes Construction at #12 in Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Saint Grand, ranked as the 12th project in our yearly countdown of the tallest construction projects, is nearing the completion of its facade construction at 218 E Grand Avenue in Streeterville. This 21-story mixed-use building is a collaboration between Mavrek Development, GW Properties, Luxury Living, and Double Eagle Development, offering 248 residential units, 45,000 square feet of office space, and 7,500 square feet for retail purposes. NORR designed the 238-foot structure, characterized by its modern facade of dark metal and glass and distinctive columns of protruding glass balconies.

Facade Progresses for 812 W Adams Street in West Loop

7:30 am on December 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Since our last update, facade work has made significant progress on a seven-story mixed-use building at 812 W Adams Street in the West Loop. The project by Luxe Suites Chicago, has finished its structural phase and is now focusing on exterior development. Upon completion, the building will offer 80 residential units and 4,200 square feet of retail space.

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