Articles by Jack Crawford


Michigan Plaza terrace renovation

A Look at the Now-Open Terrace Behind New Eastside’s Michigan Plaza

This week, Chicago YIMBY stopped by the newly renovated outdoor terrace behind the Michigan Plaza office complex, which occupies two international-style buildings at 205 and 225 N Michigan Avenue in New Eastside. The roughly one-acre venue will connect to the now offer various activities, such as a putting green, a fire pit, a bocce court, and a bar. Prior to construction, the parcel offered an open plaza space with much sparser vegetation and seating.

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6506 S Ingleside Avenue

Permits Issued for 6506 S Ingleside Avenue in Woodlawn

Construction permits have now been approved for a three-story, three-unit residential development planned for Woodlawn‘s 6506 S Ingleside Avenue. The listed owner, GA Roslyn LLC, also plans for a three-story rear metal stairs and covered porch, as well as a three-car rear parking pad. The new construction will be adjacent to a second building located at 6508 S Ingleside Avenue, also planned by GA Roslyn LLC. Both structures will replace a vacant grass parcel.

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800 W Fulton Market

A Peek Inside The Lobby and Rooftop Area of 800 Fulton in West Loop

Last week, Chicago YIMBY had the opportunity to step inside 800 Fulton, a 19-story office and retail building that recently completed construction in West Loop‘s Fulton Market District. Developed by Thor Equities alongside joint venture partner QuadReal, the 300-foot monolith at 800 W Fulton Market spans nearly half a million square feet, offering tenants column-free layouts, private terraces, and 13-foot floor spans. The lower three levels offer 35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

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1840 W Augusta Boulevard

Renovation Permits Issued for 1840 W Augusta Boulevard in West Town

Renovation permits have been approved for an existing three-story masonry building under the address 1840 W Augusta Boulevard in West Town. The alterations will comprise of an interior conversion from six to eight dwellings, as well as the construction of a new rear porch and basement slab. The permit ownership has been listed under the name “1840 W Augusta LLC Agent Gabe Horstick.”

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