Articles by Jack Crawford


View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

1257 W Roosevelt Road Nears Full Height in Little Italy

Structural work is past the fourth floor at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy, a project spearheaded by Related Midwest in collaboration with the Chicago Housing Authority. This six-story, mixed-use building is part of the larger Roosevelt Square Phase 3B development, which aims to introduce a variety of mixed-income housing options, retail spaces, and the new National Museum of Public Housing. Overall, Roosevelt Square will feature 2,441 housing units, encompassing both multifamily and single-family structures.

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Cassidy on Canal

Facade Work Enters Final Phase for Cassidy on Canal in Fulton River District

The ‘Cassidy on Canal’ project, a 33-story mixed-use building located at 350 N Canal Street in the Fulton River District, is approaching the final stages of its facade installation. Jointly developed by The Habitat Company and Diversified Real Estate Capital LLC, this structure reaches a height of 355 feet, with its cladding now extending up to the rooftop level.

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Tax Increment Financing and Land Sale Approved for 4531 W Washington in West Garfield Park

A new affordable residential development at 4531 W Washington Boulevard in West Garfield Park is closer to construction with the approval of a land sale and $10 million in tax increment financing. The four-story project is a collaborative initiative between CARE Manor and National Equity Fund , aiming to redevelop seven plots. Of these, five are owned by the developer and two by the city.

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