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Renovation Work Spotted at 679 N Michigan Avenue along Magnificent Mile

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

With the exterior removed, significant renovations are underway at 679 N Michigan Avenue along Magnificent Mile. The structure was formerly an Apple Store, then subsequently the canvas for a mural titled “Rapt on The Mile” by Nick Cave and Bob Faust. This third chapter for the four-story building will be a retail redevelopment by Nick Canellis and will span four levels. According to an article by Crain’s Chicago Business, H&M will be the occupying tenant.

Caisson Permits Issued For 438 W Saint James Place In Lincoln Park

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

Caisson permits have been issued for the residential development at 438 W Saint James Place in Lincoln Park. Located near the intersection with N Lakeview Avenue and replacing an existing two-flat, the project was originally proposed in mid-2022 and since then has gone through a major redesign. Developer St. James Interest, LLC is behind the project with local firm Hirsch MPG working on its current design.

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Final Brickwork Spotted at 732 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

7:30 am on August 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In the Fulton Market District, construction on the nine-story commercial building at 732 W Randolph Street is progressing toward completion. Overseen by Samuel Oliva, this development spans 7,000 square feet, dedicating seven floors to offices, a ground floor for retail, and a top floor for tenant amenities.

Facade Takes Shape for 801 W Belmont in Lakeview East

7:30 am on July 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The new commercial project at 801 W Belmont Avenue in Lakeview East is seeing further progress in its exterior construction, with the installation of dark brick and large, loft-inspired windows ongoing. This two-story retail building is replacing a parking lot and a 1921 brick bank building designed by Ivar Viehe-Naess. The new development is planning 59,000 square feet of commercial or retail space, augmented by 300 feet of new storefronts.

Design Updated for 4640 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square

7:45 am on June 28, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Another design iteration has been revealed for 4640 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. Situated directly south of the Western station serviced by the Brown Line, the plans are being developed by Macon Construction, while Hirsch MPG is the project architect. The mixed-use proposal highlights a new six-story building that will incorporate an adjacent four-story structure. The project plans to provide a total of 74 apartment units and ground-floor retail space.

Final Brick and Window Installation Spotted at 732 W Randolph Street in West Loop

7:30 am on June 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Final exterior touches are visible at 732 W Randolph Street in the Fulton Market District, where a new nine-story commercial addition is nearing completion. The development, led by Samuel Oliva, will feature 6,000 square feet of office space over seven floors, retail space on the ground floor, and tenant amenity space on the top floor.

Construction Continues On 1954 W North Avenue In Wicker Park

7:30 am on May 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction continues on the mixed-use development at 1954-1956 W North Avenue in the heart of Wicker Park. Located at the heart of the neighborhood on the six-corner intersection with N Damen Avenue, the historical preservation and redevelopment will revitalize the corner structure which has sat vacant for many years now. The team at Ernst Development is working with local architecture firm Hirsch MPG on its design, which aims to bring back some of the building’s original details after buying it in 2021.

Plan Commission Approves Revised Plans For Lincoln Park Residential Development

7:30 am on April 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved revised plans for the residential development at 438 W Saint James Place in Lincoln Park. Located west of the intersection with N Lakeview Avenue near the lakefront, the proposal will replace an existing two-flat and hug the adjacent 13-story mid-rise. Now after the original plans had already been approved mid-2022, developer St. James Interest, LLC has returned with an updated design from local firm Hirsch MPG.

Updated Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 4640 N Western Avenue In Lincoln Square

7:45 am on April 8, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 4640 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. The nearly block-long site is bound by W Eastwood Avenue to the south and the CTA Brown Line tracks to the north, with the new proposal replacing four existing structures and a previously approved plan from 2021. Now the current owner and developer under the name 4640 Western LLC is working with local firm Hirsch MPG on the new design with increased density.

Roof Installed for 801 W Belmont in Lake View

7:30 am on March 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The roof has now been installed for 801 W Belmont Avenue, a two-story commercial development that will occupy a prominent corner site in Lakeview East. The project is developed by Hubbard Street Group, which also owns several other properties along the busy commercial corridor.

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