Initial zoning has been approved for the residential expansion of the existing property at 1239 N Wood Street in Wicker Park. Announced several years ago, the project has faced a fair amount of scrutiny from its surrounding neighbors due to density and traffic. However, the Committee on Zoning has given the proposal the green light to be reviewed by the City Council.
Demolition permits were issued for 1235 and 1237 North Ashland Avenue in the Wicker Park neighborhood on Monday, signaling that construction of a five-story, 16-unit apartment building on the site is imminent. Noah Properties is erecting the new development here, having applied for a construction permit on October 14 of last year. That permit remains pending.
Updated elevations have been revealed for the residential development at 1239 N Wood Street in Wicker Park as it moves forward with city approvals. Sitting on the intersection with W Potomac Avenue, the proposal will complete the expansion of the existing orphanage building with added units.
Schematic plans have been revealed for the potential residential development roughly at 1501 N Oakley Boulevard in Wicker Park. The project was recently announced by Alderman La Spata and will replace the large sports field behind the Josephinum Academy along W Le Moyne Street. The property is bound by an alley to the north and N Bell Avenue to the east.
A new construction permit has been issued for a proposed three-story, six-unit residence at 1412 North Elk Grove Avenue in Wicker Park. The building, when complete, will feature a roof deck, first floor terrace, second floor balcony, and attached two- and four-vehicle garages with roof decks. The permit is conditionally approved pending the release of a different full wrecking permit.
