Mixed-Use

Second Site Clearing Begins for North Union Megadevelopment in Near North Side

7:45 am on July 18, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Demolition and site clearing work is now underway for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 868 N Wells Street, the second building in the broader “North Union” scheme set to transform the north end of Chicago’s skyline. The tower will yield 428 rental units atop 12,000 square feet of retail. Currently underway the sibling tower at 920 N Wells Street is making significant construction progress, with much of the first floor’s superstructure now taking shape. This slightly shorter building will stand 18 stories and offer 10,000 square feet of retail and 228 apartments.

Aerial View of 741 N Wells Street. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

Demolition Begins for 741 N Wells Street in River North

7:45 am on July 17, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Following up on last month’s demolition permit article, partial site clearing has begun for a 21-story mixed-use tower at 741 N Wells Street in River North. Planned by Vista Property Group, the development will integrate with a historic three-story brick building at its northwest corner bordering the intersection of W Chicago Avenue and N Wells Street.

One of three massing options for NOMA development

New Details Emerge for Shapack’s “NOMA” Masterplan in River West

7:45 am on July 16, 2022 By Jack Crawford

More detailed plans for Shapack‘s West Town megadevelpmont have now been reviewed by the Committee on Design. Now called “NOMA,” the 3.25-acre assemblage in the River West area of West Town would yield 1,500 new residential units, a hotel, and a multitude of new commercial options. The assemblage revolves around the former Salvation Army Building, which Shapack will convert to a new 141-key hotel and restaurant venue designed by Eckenhoff Saunders Architects. The existing multi-tone masonry facade will be refurbished and have its windows replaced. There will also be a new masonry penthouse enclosure added atop a portion of the roof.

Dual Cores Reach Fifth Floor of 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on July 15, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The dual cores have nearly topped out for 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market District. L3 Capital is behind this five-story mixed-use development, yielding ground-floor retail and boutique Class A offices on the upper levels. The top of the building will feature an amenity enclosure and a 1,850-square-foot rooftop deck. Meanwhile, the 22,000 square feet of interior space will offer sleek finishes, living walls, and expansive warehouse-style windows.

Structural Work Reaches Full Height for The Porter in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on July 14, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural steel has reached its pinnacle for the frontmost section of “The Porter,” a five-story mixed-use building rising at 2411 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. Having replaced a privately-owned park at the three-way intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Halsted Street, and Fullerton Avenue, the scheme by Mike Breheny involves 3,700 square feet of retail, a 1,700 square-foot covered patio, and 36 for-rent apartments above.

Developers Reveal Revised Plans for 301 S Green Street in West Loop

7:45 am on July 13, 2022 By Jack Crawford

New designs and scope have been unveiled for a planned 36-story mixed-use tower at 301 S Green Street in West Loop. Co-developers GSP Development and Golub & Company have envisioned a total of 362 apartment units atop 1,700 square feet of ground-floor retail. Poised to stand 404 feet, the high rise will be a major addition to West Loop’s overall building height, helping to counterbalance the influx of taller projects towards its north end.

Facade Pieces Go Up at 808 N Cleveland in River North

7:45 am on July 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Facade installation has begun for 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use tower nearing its full height in Near North Side. A notable addition to Chicago Avenue’s recent canyon-ization, the 284-foot-tall tower is being developed by DAC Developments and will provide 7,500 square feet of retail, 20,000 square feet of leasable offices, and 200 for-rent apartments. The new structure is replacing a previously overgrown lot situated on a trapezoidal parcel.

Foundation Work Underway for 812 W Adams Street in West Loop

7:45 am on July 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is ramping up for a planned seven-story development at 812 W Adams Street in West Loop. Developer Luxe Suites Chicago LLC has planned for a mixed-use scheme with 80 rental units and 4,200 square feet of retail. The project will replace a trio of low-rise buildings along the southernmost segment of the block.

210 N Aberdeen Street. Rendering by NORR

Caisson Permit Issued for 210 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on July 8, 2022 By Jack Crawford

A caisson permit has been issued for a new 19-story mixed-use building at 210 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market. The 239-foot-tall structure has been planned by LG Development Group, and will sit on an L-shaped site. Having required a zoning change from C1-1, Neighborhood Commercial District, to DX-7, Downtown Mixed-Use District, the scheme calls for 10,700 square feet of retail, above which will be 414 apartment units.

Updated Plans Revealed for Harper Courts Phase 2 in Hyde Park

7:45 am on July 6, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The University of Chicago and developers Beacon Capital Partners and Trammell Crow have unveiled the new designs and scope of Harper Courts Phase 2 in Hyde Park. The proposed 13-story medical research office building will support nearly 300,000 square feet of lab space, one-sixth of which will be set aside for the University of Chicago. The contained block lies just west of the railroad tracks, bound by E 52nd Street to the north, S Lake Park Avenue to the east, E 53rd Street to the south, and S Harper Avenue to the west.

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