Articles by Jack Crawford

West Loop Collection’s Fourth Building Inches Toward Completion

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

It’s been nearly eight months since YIMBY’s last update on the five-building residential development known as West Loop Collection, located at 216-236 S Green Street along the edge of Greektown. With three of the six-story buildings already completed, the fourth has now reached its full height with much of the facade work now complete. POGN Development has planned for a total of 40 condominium units, divided equally into eight units per building. Layouts for these residences range from three bedrooms up to five bedrooms, and fall between $1 million for a single-level “simplex” and up to $2 million for a duplex penthouse.

808 N Cleveland Avenue Rises in Near North Side

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

Structural work can be seen for 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use development in Near North Side. At a height of 284 feet, the DAC Developments project is one of the taller recent projects to kick off in the area, helping to add additional density along the Chicago Avenue corridor. Since the last update, the remaining foundation work has taken place, while the core and superstructure have begun to climb above grade.

Foundation Work Begins at Madison + Carpenter Development in West Loop

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

Initial foundation work is progressing at the site of Madison + Carpenter, a six-story mixed-use building getting ready to rise at 6 N Carpenter Street in West Loop. ZSD is the project developer, whose plans for the boutique building will comprise of ground-level retail, above which will be 13 condominium residences. These residences will range from four to five bedrooms and from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet. Prices, meanwhile, will fall between $2 million and $3 million.

City Council Greenlights Nine-Story Affordable Housing Development in West Town

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

A 95-foot-tall high rise is coming to West Town, with City Council approving plans this week for a new affordable housing development at 1203 N California Avenue. Led by Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, the nine-story building at the southeast corner of Humboldt Park will contain 2,500 square feet of retail topped by 64 affordable rental dwellings. The site, currently an empty lot, originally had plans submitted under the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

Site Prep Kicks Off for 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market District

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

In West Loop‘s Fulton Market District, the site of 1020 W Randolph Street is now undergoing preparation for a five-story mixed-use building. This boutique 69-foot-tall project is being developed by L3 Capital, whose planned programming will consist consists of ground-floor retail with 22,000 square feet of office space above. There will also be a sixth-level amenity area with a penthouse enclosure and a 2,000-square-foot terrace.

Topped-Out CA6 Condominium Development in West Loop Reaches 80 Percent in Sales

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

As facade work continues to progress for CA6 Condominiums, developer Belgravia Group has reported sales surpassing the 80 percent mark for this new West Loop edifice. Located at 305-323 S Racine Avenue, the seven-story residential building will house 72 for-sale units.

Eight-Story Mixed-Use Building Proposed for 629 W Lake Street in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on February 6, 2022 By Jack Crawford

This past week, plans were disclosed for a new eight-story mixed-use building proposed for 629 W Lake Street in West Loop Gate. The project will be located at the corner of Lake & Desplaines, and will replace the Fast Track restaurant that currently occupies the site. Based on information provided by the office of Alderman Reilly, the developer behind the proposal has not yet been mentioned.

Photos Show Partial Demolition at Former Sears Department Store in Portage Park

7:30 am on February 5, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Demolition work can be seen at the site of the former Sears department store, situated at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. Under development by Novak Construction, this initial work will clear the way for a mixed-use transformation. Estimated to cost $90 million, this massive undertaking is another piece of a broader effort to enliven the six corners commercial node. Just across the street, work is progressing rapidly for a 10-story senior living and retail development known as Clarendale Six Corners.

311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

311 W Huron Lands Key Tenant Deal Ahead of Spring Groundbreaking

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

This week, North Wells Capital secured an $88 million lease for a planned 16-story retail and office building at 311 W Huron Street in River North. The anchor tenant, a market research company known as Spins, will occupy 48,000 square feet along the top three floors.

Two-Story Medical Office Building Takes Shape at Portage Park’s Six Corners

7:30 am on February 3, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work is taking shape at 3936 N Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park, where GW Properties has planned a two-story medical office building. This new building, which will replace a former parking lot, will also come with a total of 60 parking spaces.

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