Articles by Jack Crawford



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

1257 W Roosevelt Road Continues to Rise in Little Italy

Construction at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy has now reached its fourth floor, with Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority overseeing the development. The six-story mixed-use structure is part of the broader Roosevelt Square Phase 3B project, which includes three other buildings. This project offers a combination of homes, shops, and the soon-to-open National Museum of Public Housing. Once finished, Roosevelt Square will have 2,441 housing units for both single and multi-family living.

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1842 W Iowa Street via Google Maps

Permit Issued for 1842 W Iowa Street in East Village

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building located at 1842 W Iowa Street in West Town’s East Village. The project will feature a three-story building housing two dwelling units with a basement. Additional features of the design include a rear deck with stairs accessible from the 1st and 2nd stories, a rear stair leading to the 3rd story, a rooftop deck, a trellis, and a rooftop stair enclosure. This structure will replace a three-story frame residence.

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