Articles by Lukas Kugler

Assemble Chicago Finalist. Rendering by Studio Gang

City Unveils Finalists for C40 Reinventing Cities Competition for Site in The Loop

7:45 am on April 18, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The City of Chicago has unveiled the four finalist proposals for the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, planned for a city-owned site in The Loop. Located at 331 S Plymouth Court, the project site consists of a city-owned parking garage and a series of smaller parcels on the western edge of Pritzker Park. Bound by S Plymouth Court and W Van Buren Street, the rectangular parcel also has an alley running through that will be vacated.

2607 W Carmen Avenue. Rendering by Hanna Architects

Renderings Revealed for Proposed Residential Development at 2609 W Carmen Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:30 am on April 17, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for a proposed townhome development at 2609 W Carmen Avenue in Lincoln Square. Planned for the site of the former Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, the property is a corner parcel located on the southwestern corner of W Carmen Avenue and N Rockwell Street. Regency Development Group is the developer behind the proposal.

Surge eSports Stadium at 2500 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by KOO Architecture

City Council Approves Esports Stadium at 2500 S Wabash in Near South Side

7:45 am on April 16, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has approved Surge eSports Stadium located at 2500 S Wabash Avenue in the Near South Side. Located along S Wabash Avenue, the project will utilize two different sites. The main property, located at 2500 S Wabash Avenue, is bound by E 25th Street to the north, S Wabash Avenue to the east, a four-story residential building to the south, and a public alley and CTA L tracks to the west. The lot currently holds a two-story brick building and surface parking lot for trailers. The secondary lot, located at 2617 S Wabash Avenue, is occupied by an existing surface parking lot and one-story masonry building at the intersection of S Wabash Avenue and E 26th Street.

2907 W Irving Park Road. Rendering by CAMACC Architecture

Renderings Reveal Mixed-Use Development at 2907 W Irving Park Road in Irving Park

7:30 am on April 15, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for a proposed mixed-use development at 2907 W Irving Park Road in Irving Park. Planned for an existing vacant lot, the project site is a midblock parcel between N Francisco Avenue and N Richmond Street. Townes Glaser Development is the developer behind the proposal.

Structure at 5021 S Wabash Avenue. Images by DPD

DPD Issues RFP for Former Grand Boulevard Streets and Sanitation Facility at 5021 S Wabash Avenue in Grand Boulevard

7:30 am on April 14, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the former 3rd Ward Streets and Sanitation office at 5021 S Wabash Avenue in Grand Boulevard. Located along S Wabash Avenue, the project site is between E 50th Street and E 51st Street.

Wendell Phillips High School Addition. Rendering by Moody Nolan

Permit Review Committee Approves Addition for Wendell Phillips High School at 244 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

7:30 am on April 13, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee has approved a proposed addition to Wendell Phillips High School at 244 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville. Located near the Giles-Calumet Landmark District, the school campus is bound by E 38th Street to the north, S Giles Avenue to the east, E Pershing Road to the south, and S Prairie Avenue to the west. The Public Building Commission of Chicago is the developer behind the proposal for Chicago Public Schools.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

Renderings Revealed for RIU Plaza Hotel Chicago at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville

7:45 am on April 12, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for the proposed RIU Plaza Hotel Chicago at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville. Vacant for more than ten years, the project site is an infill site off of N Michigan Avenue. The midblock location is bound by two adjacent buildings spanning the block between N Michigan Avenue and N St. Clair Street. The Prime Group is the developer behind the proposal.

Pentecostal Church of Holiness. Image by CCL

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale

7:30 am on April 11, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale. Formerly named Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is located at 4208 W 15th Street, at the intersection of W 15th Street and S Keeler Avenue. Originally constructed in 1932, the structure was designed by architect Louis Guenzel.

Morton Salt Works existing site conditions. Image courtesy of R2 Companies

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town

7:30 am on April 10, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town. Addressed at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the complex is located at the intersection of N Elston Avenue and W Blackhawk Street. The eastern edge of the site is along the northern branch of the Chicago River. Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies are the developers and owners behind the complex.

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development for Westhaven Park IID in Near West Side

7:45 am on April 9, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has fully approved a mixed-use development for Westhaven Park Phase IID in Near West Side. Located at 1959 W Lake Street, the project site fronts N Damen Avenue spanning from W Lake Street to W Maypole Avenue. The property is located adjacent to the CTA Green Line tracks where a new Damen station is expected. Brinshore Development and The Michaels Organization are the developers behind the proposal.

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