Articles by Lukas Kugler

Old Post Office Rooftop. Rendering by Gensler

Old Post Office Unveils Rooftop Terrace in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on September 25, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Old Post Office has announced the completion of The Meadow, a 3.5-acre rooftop park on its 13th story. The outdoor experience stretches the entirety of the building, spanning three city blocks long and one city block wide. Located at 433 W Van Buren Street in West Loop Gate, the Old Post Office stretches across multiple blocks along S Canal Street, from W Van Buren Street to W Harrison Street. The I-290 Eisenhower Expressway runs through the building to merge into Congress Parkway. 601W Companies is the developer behind the project.

816-826 W Cullerton Street. Rendering by Hanna Architects

Construction Progresses at 816-826 W Cullerton Street in Pilsen

7:30 am on September 24, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Construction is far along on the residential development at 816-826 W Cullerton Street in Pilsen. The project is made up of three parcels with three buildings at 816 W Cullerton Street, 822 W Cullerton Street, and 826 W Cullerton Street. The site is located along W Cullerton Street between S Peoria Street and S Jourdan Court, just off of S Halsted Street. Public 2, LLC is listed as the owner behind the permits.

123 W Chicago Avenue. Rendering by Common Living

Co-Living Development Receives Zoning Approval at 123 W Chicago Avenue in River North

7:45 am on September 23, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted zoning approval for a co-living development at 123 W Chicago Avenue in River North. Located at the southeast corner of W Chicago Avenue and N LaSalle Drive, the residential project is on a corner lot. The site is within a three minute walk of the Chicago CTA L station, serviced by the Brown and Purple Lines. According to the zoning applications, the owner of the project is BRP LaSalle LLC, but reports have noted Bucksbaum Properties as the developer, working with co-living firm Common.

Urban Kayaks. Rendering by JLK Architects

Plan Commission Approves Urban Kayaks Development Along Chicago Riverwalk in The Loop

7:30 am on September 22, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the development of Urban Kayaks along the Chicago Riverwalk at 425-475 E Chicago Riverwalk South in The Loop. Located along the riverwalk the site is midway between N Columbus Drive and N Lake Shore Drive, and currently zoned POS-1, or Public Open Space District. The project does not look to create any zoning changes.

Landmarks Commission Approves Preliminary Landmark Status for the Illinois Bell Building in The Loop

7:45 am on September 21, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) has approved preliminary landmark status for the Illinois Bell Building in The Loop. Located at 225 W Randolph Street, the building stands at the corner of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

4300 W Roosevelt Development Site. Image by DPD

Chicago Community Development Commission Approves RFP Issuance for 4300 W Roosevelt Road in North Lawndale

7:30 am on September 20, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Community Development Commission has approved the request to advertise and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of the properties located at 4300 W Roosevelt Road and 4301 W Fifth Avenue in North Lawndale. These lots are located in the Roosevelt/Cicero TIF Redevelopment Project Area, a 531-acre site characterized by industrial buildings and vacant industrial land.

Permits Issued for 2716 S Emerald Avenue in Bridgeport

7:30 am on September 19, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 2716 S Emerald Avenue in Bridgeport. The project site is located on an interior lot along S Emerald Avenue, between W 26th Street and W 28th Street. The nearest public transportation is the 8 CTA bus accessed at the Halsted and 28th stop within a two-minute walk. The Halsted CTA L station, serviced by the Orange Line, is less than a ten-minute walk. Shan Lu is listed as the owner behind the applications, reporting a development cost of $450,000.

Previous Development Scheme for 4601 N Broadway. Rendering by MX3 Architects

Landmarks Commission Approves Demo for 4601 N Broadway Street in Uptown

7:45 am on September 18, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has granted approval for the demolition of the existing buildings located at 4601-11 N Broadway and 4613-17 N Broadway, paving the way for a new development at 4601 N Broadway. Located on a corner site at the intersection of N Broadway and W Wilson Avenue, the project is a transit-oriented development sitting across the street from the newly renovated Wilson CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line.

Commission on Chicago Landmarks Approves Renovation at 1460 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park

7:30 am on September 17, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the proposed renovation of a three-story structure at 1460 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. The building sits on an interior lot along N Milwaukee Avenue between W Evergreen Avenue and N Honore Street. The site is a five-minute walk from the Damen CTA L Station, serviced by the Blue Line. Benjamin Neikrug of 1450 N. Michigan LLC is listed as the owner behind the application.

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Development at 1140 W Erie Street in West Town

7:45 am on September 16, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the development of a new mixed-use building at 1140 W Erie Street in West Town. The eight-story tower will rise 108 feet tall. Located at 1140 W Erie Street, the structure will sit on a triangular site bound by N Ogden Avenue to the northwest, W Erie Street to the south, and N May Street to the northeast. A transit-oriented property is a six-minute walk to the Chicago CTA L station, serviced by the Blue Line. The site is also in close proximity to multiple CTA bus routes. Bond Companies is the developer in charge of the project.

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