Near North Side


1130 N State Street. Rendering by SCB

29-Story Tower at 1130 N State Street Awaits Approval, Ranks 25th in Chicago’s Tallest Developments

Taking the 25th spot in our countdown of Chicago’s tallest developments, an updated proposal for a 29-story mixed-use tower at 1130 N State Street in the Near North Side awaits approval. The property is located on a corner lot at the intersection of N State Street and W Elm Street, and would replace the existing shuttered Barnes & Noble store. The Clark/Division CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line, can be accessed within a four-minute walk. The 36 CTA bus route can be accessed on the corner of the site at the State and Elm stop. Newcastle Limited is in charge of the project.

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AMLI 808 (808 N Wells Street)

Exterior Work Progresses on Topped-Out 808 N Wells Street in Near North Side

Exterior work is rapidly underway on the recently topped-out 17-story 808 N Wells Street, known as AMLI 808, in Near North Side. Developed by AMLI, the mixed-use project will include retail space at the ground level and 318 residences above, according to most recent construction permits issued this past spring. The most recent zoning amendment also shows that the tower will stand 225 feet in height. AMLI has not yet listed pricing and availability.

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North Union Development. Rendering by JDL Development

JDL Development Reveals Plans for North Union Complex in the Near North Side

JDL Development has revealed plans for the proposed North Union development in Near North Side. Generally bounded by the CTA Brown Line tracks and W Oak Street, W Chestnut Street, and N Wells Street, the North Union site will span eight acres. Consisting of 15 buildings across the entire property, the design team includes Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, Goettsch Partners, Latent Design, and Omni Workshop.

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