Lincoln Park

A Breakdown Of Aldermanic Prerogative As Old Town Canvas Is Blocked

7:45 am on January 25, 2025 By Ian Achong

Chicago is known for its diverse neighborhoods, but it is also a city of 50 wards, each led by an alderperson with their own agenda. As 2025 begins, the city is grappling with budget issues, population growth, and rising crime perception, while aldermanic prerogative—where each alderman has veto power over development in their ward—adds another layer of hurdles to solving these challenges. We’ll examine this issue today through the lens of two major residential projects currently stuck in bureaucratic red tape, including Old Town Canvas, which was blocked by Alderman Brian Hopkins just yesterday.

Two Units Top Out At 2034 North Racine Avenue In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on January 19, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A three-story, two-unit residential building has topped out at 2034 North Racine Avenue in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood. Located mid-block between Dickens and Armitage Avenues, the homes are being developed by Real View Design & Development of the Near West Side, who are also responsible for the building’s design.

Details Revealed For Two Mixed-Use Developments On The North Side

7:45 am on January 18, 2025 By Ian Achong

Two new residential developments have been revealed near each other in Lincoln Park and Lake View. The first is located at 2503 N Clark Street just south of W Diversey Parkway, with the other being just north of it at 2814 N Halsted Street. Both would rise on the site of a one-story commercial building in the near future.

Steel Begins Forming New Parish Center At Church Of Our Saviour In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on January 7, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The steel skeleton is taking shape for a new parish center at the Church of Our Saviour in Lincoln Park. The church began demolition of the 1860s-era parish hall in July after receiving permission to tear it down it on May 13. Church of Our Saviour is working with Care for Friends, a community partner, on the new addition.

Four stories, 14 Units Permitted For Triple Dayton Street Lot In Lincoln Park

7:00 am on January 2, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A new construction permit has been issued to build a four-story, 14-unit residential building at 1839 North Dayton Street in Lincoln Park. The development replaces a trio of residential buildings that all received demolition permits in 2023 and have since been razed. Some excavation work on the old foundations will be the next order of business before digging out the basement of the new building.

Rendering of 537 West Drummond Place by Brininstool + Lynch (now ParkFowler Plus)

Grade-Level Construction Continues At 537 West Drummond Place Residential Development

7:30 am on January 1, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Grade-level foundation work continues to progress for the residential development at 537 West Drummond Place in Lincoln Park. Tucked in behind the recently renovated Hotel Covent on the 2600 block of North Clark Street, the seven-story, 84-unit building is replacing a surface parking lot utilized by the United States Postal Service facility next door.

Decades-Old Building Being Replaced In Lincoln Park Is Down To Its Foundation

7:30 am on December 29, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Demolition work at 2125 North Racine Avenue in Lincoln Park has laid waste to all but the foundation of the former multi-residence building here. Soon to be replaced by a new three-story two-flat development, the masonry structure received a demolition permit on November 21 of this year, with Builder Luxury assigned the task of razing the building.

Plans Revealed For Residential Conversion Of 2156 N Clybourn Avenue In Lincoln Park

7:45 am on December 24, 2024 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the residential conversion of the top floor of the building at 2156 N Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. Sitting on the corner with N Southport Avenue, the wedge-shaped building currently contains vacant office space on the second floor and multiple retail spots on the ground level.

Former Lincoln Park Hospital Site Lands Five More Single-Family Home Permits

7:30 am on December 23, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Five new construction permits for single-family homes were issued by the City of Chicago over a one-week period earlier this month. Located on the site of the demolished Lincoln Park Hospital (Grant Hospital before an ownership and name change in the 1990s) at 550 West Webster Avenue, the five new homes join two others already in progress, and together they’ll form the Grant Place Residences when completed. Lincoln Park Hospital closed in 2008, and was permitted for demolition on June 6, 2012.

Three Residential Units Top Out At 2718 North Racine Avenue In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on December 22, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A three-unit residential building at 2718 North Racine Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood has topped out at three stories, as exterior masonry work nears completion. The development replaces a two-story multi-unit residence demolished this summer. The new construction permit, issued by the City of Chicago on September 20, names Devise Development Group of River Forest as the developer.

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