Since YIMBY’s last update, North Wells Capital’s 16-story mixed-use tower has topped out in River North. Located at 311 W Huron Street, the tower now stands 226 feet tall and house programming for both retail and office. North Wells Capital has already secured Spins as the anchor tenant to occupy the highest four office floors at an $88 million lease.
A new permit has been issued for a four-story residential building to be located at 1363 W Hubbard Street in West Loop. Replacing a three-story frame residence, the project is being built by owner Maurice Connolly, whose plans include three total residential units.
The Lincoln Yards mega-development is set to enter its next phase as two of its riverfront parcels, D2 and D3, are scheduled to break ground next month. Following the completion of the life sciences ofice building at 1229 W Concord early this year, developer Sterling Bay has reevaluated the phasing plan for the Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture and Gensler-designed project, likely due to shifts in the economy. This adjustment prioritizes the development of mixed-use structures at the D2 and D3 parcels, located just north of 1229 W Concord.
A new four-story residential development is underway at 4102 N Sheridan Road in Buena Park, replacing a one-story strip mall building and surface parking lot. The project is being developed by Barrett Homes, whose plans include 32 total residences.
In this fourth installment of our “Lost Legends” series, we explore the Chicago and North Western Station in West Loop Gate, a Renaissance Revival-style structure that once served as an architectural icon in the heart of the city. Originally designed by architects Frost and Granger, the station held an extraordinary legacy until it was ultimately demolished in 1984 to clear the path for the Citicorp Center Tower.
