Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use hotel tower at 6402 S Stony Island Avenue in Woodlawn. Located on the corner with E 64th Street, the proposal would replace a long-term vacant lot just a block south of the upcoming Obama Center. Efforts for the development are being led by Aquinnah Investment Trust with architecture firm Stantec working on the design.
Two new construction permits were issued on March 26 by the City of Chicago allowing construction to begin on a pair of two-flats in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Permissions were granted to developer and general contractor McNamara Builders to erect two-story with basements, two-unit buildings at 6517 and 6519 South Langley Avenue. The permits show an application date of June 17, 2024, and a reported construction cost of $400,000 for each building.
A permit was issued on March 20 to build a three-story, three-unit building at 1422 East Marquette Road in Woodlawn. The application was filed on January 14, a wait of 65 days. B. Leonard Construction LLC is named as the general contractor, at a reported cost of $450,000. Rex Jose is the architect of record.
A two-story, two-unit building has been permitted at 6543 South Langley Avenue in Woodlawn. Issued on January 10, the permit identifies Eckco Development Group of Hinsdale as the developer and general contractor, while naming Hanna Architects as architect of record. Plans include a detached garage with two parking spaces at the rear of the property, accessed from the alley.
Plans are advancing for the redevelopment of the former Washington Park National Bank at 6300 S Cottage Grove Avenue. Located on the corner with E 63rd Street in Woodlawn, plans for the redevelopment date back to 2019 and have seen various iterations throughout the time. Now the development team, DL3 Realty, has been hosting community input meetings.
