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Morton Salt Development. Rendering by Lamar Johnson Collaborative

New Roof Takes Shape At Former Morton Salt Factory in West Town

7:45 am on November 8, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Replacement roofing can now be seen taking place atop the main shed at West Town’s former Morton Salt Warehouse. This replacement serves as the first key step in a larger adaptive re-use project, which will transform the former facility into a new entertainment and office venue. Located at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the factory was originally completed in 1930, where it long served as the central production and manufacturing hub for the salt company. In 2017, R2 Companies purchased the aging complex from Morton Salt, while partnering with Blue Star Star Properties and Skydeck (a subsidiary of The Michael Polsky Family Office in Chicago) in the process.

Facade Work Progresses at 1525 N Elston Avenue in West Town

7:45 am on November 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Metal paneling continues to enshroud the six-story office building at 1525 N Elston Avenue in West Town. Developed by Property Adventures Corp, the boutique project encompasses 18,000 square feet, with office space divided between five suites on the second through sixth floors.

Schiller Place Apartments. Rendering by Bailey Edward

Brick Installation Underway for Near North Side’s Schiller Place Apartments

7:30 am on November 6, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Masonry installation has begun to enshroud a trio of residential buildings, known collectively as Schiller Place Apartments in Near North Side. Set to replace a previously vacant lot at 711-749 W Schiller Street, the project will come with a total of 48 apartments ranging from one- to two- bedroom residences. Co-developers Evergreen Real Estate and Structured Development plan for 16 units in each building, with eight total residences designated as affordable.

Caisson Work in Full Swing for 808 N Cleveland Avenue in Near North Side

7:45 am on November 5, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Caisson drilling can be seen at the site of a new 23-story mixed-use building at 808 N Cleveland Avenue in Near North Side. The 284-foot-tall edifice will further expand Downtown’s density northwestward, given its location directly across Chicago Avenue from the northern edge of River North.

Work Tops Out at 1118 W Patterson Avenue in Wrigleyville

7:30 am on November 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work is now at full height for a four-story residential building at 1118 W Patterson Avenue in Wrigleyville. Developer Patterson Green LLC has planned a total of 18 apartment units, two of which will be affordable under Affordable Requirement Ordinance requirements.

A Final Look at the Now-Open 1111 W Addison Street in Lake View

7:45 am on November 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Last month, a new four-story commercial building opened at 1111 W Addison Street, directly across the Addison & Clark intersection from Wrigley Field. Planned by West Addison Development, the roughly 60,000 square feet of programming includes just under 16,000 square feet of ground-level retail and a climbing/fitness gym on the upper floors. The recent construction replaces a former single-story Taco Bell restaurant.

Wrigleyvillle Lofts Wrap Up at 949 W Dakin Street in Lake View

7:30 am on November 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction has completed for a new seven-story mixed-use development at 949 W Dakin Street in Lake View. Developed by Draper & Kramer and dubbed “Wrigleyville Lofts,” the new construction comes with 13,000 square feet of ground-level retail, as well as 120 apartment units on its upper floors.

Completion Imminent for Cirrus Condo Tower in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on November 1, 2021 By Jack Crawford

A full completion and move-ins are fast approaching for the new 47-story condominium tower known as Cirrus, situated at Lakeshore East‘s 211 N Harbor Drive. Developed by Lendlease and Magellan, the 350-unit tower is part of a larger masterplan occupying parcels I, J, K, and L within the Lakeshore East masterplan.

345 N Morgan Street Climbs Past Third Floor in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on October 31, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has surpassed the third floor at 345 N Morgan Street, an 11-story development rising in West Loop‘s Fulton Market District. Sterling Bay is the developer behind the mixed-use building, which will provide ground-level retail, offices, and 34 parking spaces.

2317 N Clark Street. Rendering by 2R/Z Architecture

2317 N Clark Street Reaches Second Floor in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on October 30, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work is now at the second floor for a new four-story mixed-use development at 2317 N Clark Street in Lincoln Park. 2300 N Clark LLC has been listed as the owner according to construction permits approved this past February and May.

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