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City Council Approves New Tax Incentives For Commercial Developments

7:45 am on January 3, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved tax incentives for four redevelopment projects across the city including Uptown, Humboldt Park, Chatham, and New City. All but one of the developments are new with the other being an extension of an existing credit, the incentive is as follows; commercial developments will be taxed at 10 percent for the first 10 years, 15 percent for the 11th year, and 20 percent for the 12th year before rising to the standard 25 percent thereafter. The two classes in this round of approvals are 6(b) due to new construction and 7(a) for redevelopment under $2 million.

City Council Approves Landmark Designation Of Muddy Waters House

7:30 am on October 20, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved landmark designation of the Muddy Waters House at 4339 S Lake Park Avenue in North Kenwood. The brick-cladded two-flat was built in 1891 near the lake, and eventually became the home of McKinley Morganfield, aka Muddy Waters, between 1965 to 1973. As YIMBY previously reported, the home fulfilled various categories needed for the designation and has now cleared the final hurdle to win landmark recognition.

741 N Wells Street. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development at 741 N Wells Street in River North

7:45 am on August 31, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a mixed-use development at 741 N Wells Street in River North. Fronting N Wells Street, the project site is bound by W Chicago Avenue to the north, a public alley and parking lot to the east, and a small parking lot to the south. The property currently consists of a historic masonry structure at 755 N Wells Street that will be retained, a one-story retail structure, and a three-story masonry structure. Vista Property Group is the developer behind the proposal.

Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development at 1130 N State Street in Gold Coast

7:45 am on August 30, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a mixed-use development at 1130 N State Street in the Gold Coast. The project site is located on a corner lot at the intersection of N State Street and W Elm Street. Currently the property is occupied by a shuttered Barnes and Noble store and a surface parking lot. Newcastle Limited is in charge of the development.

525 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by BKV Group

Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development at 525 S Wabash Avenue in The Loop

7:45 am on August 29, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a mixed-use development located at 525 S Wabash Avenue in The Loop. The proposal is sited on a partial-block lot bound by E Congress Parkway, S Wabash Avenue, and E Harrison Street, and would replace an existing parking garage and parking lot. Eterra Plus LLC is in charge of the development.

Plan Commission Approves Two-Tower Mixed-Use Development at 601 W Monroe Street in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on August 28, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a two-tower proposed mixed-use development located at 601 W Monroe Street in West Loop Gate. Located on a rectangular lot, the site sits along W Monroe Street, spanning the entire width of the block from S Jefferson Street to S Desplaines Street. Currently a surface parking lot, the parcel is directly adjacent to Heritage Green Park. Pacific Reach Properties is the developer behind the proposal.

Halsted Pointe at 901 N Halsted Street. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Plan Commission Approves Halsted Pointe Development at 901 N Halsted Street in Goose Island

7:45 am on August 27, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved Halsted Pointe, a multi-phase development at 901 N Halsted Street in Goose Island. Planned for the site of the current Greyhound Bus facility, the project site is located at the southern tip of Goose Island. The property is bound by N Halsted Street to the west, W Hooker Street to the north and the Chicago River to the south and east. Onni Group is the developer.

3817 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by 360 Design Studio

ZBA Approves Residential Development at 3817 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View

7:30 am on August 26, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a residential development at 3817 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View. Located along N Ashland Avenue, the site is bordered by alleyways to the south and east. A one-story restaurant building currently occupies the site, which is for sale by the owner. Mavrek Development is the developer behind the proposal.

3346 W Carroll Avenue. Drawing by Deconstruct Architecture

Community Development Commission Approves Supportive Housing Development at 3346 W Carroll Avenue in East Garfield Park

7:30 am on August 24, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Community Development Commission has approved a supportive housing development located at 3346 W Carroll Avenue in East Garfield Park. Currently a vacant lot, the project site is an infill site along W Carroll Avenue, just off of N Homan Avenue. The property backs up to the westbound Metra tracks. Breakthrough Urban Ministries, a local nonprofit organization, will be developing the building.

1400 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Plan Commission Poised to Approve Mixed-Use Development at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop

7:45 am on August 23, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago Plan Commission will review a proposed mixed-use development located at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. The is bounded by S Wabash Avenue to the east, a seven-story building to the south, the CTA L tracks to the west, and a four-story building and surface parking lot to the north. Currency a vacant surface parking lot, the property includes an easement from where 14th Street used to cut through it. The developer behind the proposal is CMK Companies.

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