Bronzeville

Groundbreaking Announced For Bronzeville Lakefront Megadevelopment

7:45 am on March 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

An anticipated groundbreaking date has been announced for the first phase of the Bronzeville Lakefront megadevelopment in Bronzeville. Located on the massive former Michael Reese Hospital site, the multi-phase project is the first in the nation to have a 50 percent Black development team. That team is operating under the name GRIT Chicago LLC and comprises Farpoint Development, Loop Capital, Draper & Kramer, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, McLaurin Development and the Bronzeville Community Development Partnership.

Chicago City Council Approves Zoning for Bella Noir Wellness Hub in Bronzeville

7:45 am on February 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

After receiving City Council’s approval to rezone the site, Bella Noir Wellness Hub is one step closer to transforming a block-long property at 601 E 47th Street into a mixed-use hub for the Bronzeville community….

Construction Permit Issued for 4634 S Langley Avenue in Bronzeville

7:00 am on February 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new construction permit has been issued for a 3-story, 3-unit residential building at 4634 S Langley Avenue in Bronzeville. The owner, JacobDaBuilder is behind the project, which includes a rear patio on the first floor, and a rear porch with stairs on the second and third floors. Three exterior parking spaces will also be added to the property. Hanna Architects‘ design for the project has not yet been revealed.

Permits Issued for 3725 S Giles Avenue in Bronzeville

7:00 am on February 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Permits have been issued for a new residential project at 3725 S Giles Avenue in Bronzeville. Chestnut Builders LLC is the owner of the project, which will be a three-story, three-unit residential masonry building.

Updated Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development at 641 E 47th Street in Bronzeville

7:30 am on January 18, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details and rendering have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 641 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. Located west of the intersection with S Langley Avenue, we first covered the proposal back in November of last year as it received City Council approval. Now it has returned with a slightly updated program and look, as it aims to replace a one-story commercial building owned and operated by the project’s developer. That would be Yasmin Curtis who runs the Two Fish Crab Shack restaurant that occupies it who selected local architects Future Firm for the design.

President Biden Set To Sign Creation Of The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area

7:30 am on January 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

The upcoming bills set forward to designate a large portion of the South Side predominantly around Bronzeville as a National Heritage Area will now be signed by President Biden. The two bills H.R. 670 and S.511, which we covered in greater detail exactly a year ago as they were introduced for review by a subcommittee of the National Parks Service, received the necessary legislative votes and will now make their way to the president’s desk. The bills were introduced by US Representative Bobby Rush and Senator Dick Durbin early last year.

Zoning Approved For New Mixed-Use Development In Bronzeville

7:30 am on November 17, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for a mixed-use development at 641 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. Located just west of the intersection with S Langley Avenue, the new structure will replace a vacant lot and one-story commercial building, bringing additional density to a stretch of the neighborhood that has long suffered from disinvestment with plenty of empty lots nearby. The developer Two Fish Crab Shack restaurant is also the owner of the building being demolished, and is working with local architects Future Firm on its design.

New Permits Issued for 451 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

7:00 am on November 16, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a new five-story mixed-use building located at 451 E Pershing Road in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The owner on the permit is listed as DOM Acquisition LLC. According to records, the site was originally meant to be home to a new CIBC branch. The property has a B3-3 zoning and plans indicate that the construction will include a total of 32 dwelling units. The first floor will house retail space as well as an attached 32-vehicle garage accessible on the ground floor. This will be an elevator building and will include a penthouse on the top floor.

Armour Institute Building at 3300 S Federal Street. Image by DPD

City Council Approves Funding For Armour Institute Building In Bronzeville

7:30 am on November 13, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved initial funding for the adaptive reuse of the Armour Institute building at 3300 S Federal Street in Bronzeville. Located on the western end of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) campus, it is commonly known as the main building, or main, by students and used to be the heart of the college in its earlier days as the Armour Institute. The renovation efforts are being co-led by MCM Company and Washington Park Development Group with local architecture firm Pappageorge Haymes working on its design.

City Council Approves Rezoning For 43Green Phase II In Bronzeville

7:30 am on October 10, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for the mixed-use development at 301 E 43rd Street in Bronzeville. Located on the southeast corner with S Prairie Avenue, the proposal replaces an existing commercial building with the second phase of the 43Green project for which Chicago YIMBY was able to speak with the architects last month. Developers P3 Markets and The Habitat Company are working with local designers Moody Nolan and Landon Bone Baker on the new affordable structure.

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