The first demolition permit has been issued for the massive renovation of the Thompson Center, located at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. With a value of $6 million, this permit will facilitate the removal of non-structural interior and exterior elements, paving the way for the forthcoming redevelopment.
The central core for Harper Court Phase II at 5201 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park has reached its full height. Named “Hyde Park Labs,” this 13-story mixed-use development is a collaboration between The University of Chicago, Trammell Crow Company, and Beacon Capital Partners. It will span 302,000 square feet and focus its programming lab and office spaces for STEM-focused companies. It will also include 4,000 square feet of retail and a multitude of tenant amenites. A part of the $225 million building will be dedicated to The University of Chicago’s engineering and quantum research.
The 24-story mixed-use building at 360 N Green Street has nearly finalized its exterior facade. Situated near the east end of Fulton Market, this 500,000-square-foot structure is being developed by Sterling Bay. Once completed, it will house office spaces, 5,400 square feet of retail, and various tenant amenities. Boston Consulting Group will occupy 250,000 square feet as the primary tenant. Among the amenities, the building will feature a rooftop terrace, fitness center, conference facilities, bicycle storage, and a lobby lounge.
A full construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 438 W St. James Place in Lincoln Park, replacing a two-story stone masonry residence. This development by St. James Interest LLC will stand five stories and house four apartment units.
Excavation work has commenced on the 11-story mixed-use development located at 919 W Fulton Market. This progress accompanies a newly issued tower crane permit from this past week. The building, a collaborative effort between Fulton St. Companies and JDL, is poised to house 400,000 square feet of office and retail space. The construction will also provide prominent new street walls along Fulton Market and Sangamon on what was previously an empty half-block lot.
