Articles by Jack Crawford


Parq Fulton

Parq Fulton Wraps Up at 1400 W Randolph Street in West Loop

Final touches remain for the 26-story Parq Fulton tower, having topped out last summer at a height of 282 feet. Marquette Companies is the developer behind this mixed-use West Loop project, which integrates 10,000 square feet of retail and 278 rental apartments. With its address at 1400 W Randolph Street, the nearly complete structure replaces a low-rise commercial building and a parking lot.

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Cassidy on Canal

The Habitat Company Acquires 344 N Canal Street in Preparation for 2022 Groundbreaking

This week, the Chicago-based developer known as The Habitat Company announced its acquisition of 344 N Canal Street, which will give rise to a new 33-story mixed-use tower in the Fulton River District. The joint project with Diversified Real Estate Capital, LLC is set to yield a ground-level retail component and a total of 343 rental units. Unit layouts will vary in size between studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom residences.

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View of 160 N Elizabeth Street. Rendering by Thomas Roszak Architecture

160 N Elizabeth Street Scores Full Construction Permit in West Loop

With its structural work now above ground level, the planned 27-story development at 160 N Elizabeth Street has received its full construction permit in West Loop. Prior to construction, this parcel along the Randolph Street corridor was previously occupied by a collection of low-rise masonry buildings. This 293-foot-tall replacement will have a dramatic presence as one of the largest new developments contributing to West Loop’s rapid urbanization.

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