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Exterior Takes Shape for 4737 N Sheridan Road in Uptown

7:45 am on January 14, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The outer walls are progressing for the new Sarah’s on Lakeside development, located at 4737 N Sheridan Road in Uptown. This five-story residential building, reaching a height of 64.5 feet and situated at the corner of Sheridan and Lakeside, is replacing a previously vacant lot. The project is an initiative of Sarah’s Circle, a non-profit organization established in 1979, dedicated to assisting women who are homeless or in need of a safe living environment.

New Details Revealed For Affordable Development At 2525 N Kedzie Boulevard

7:30 am on January 8, 2024 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 2525 N Kedzie Boulevard in Logan Square. Located on the intersection with N Linden Place and just south of the main square, the site currently holds a parking lot and City Lit Books within a one-story commercial space. Currently no renderings have been publicized for the project that’s being developed by Bickerdike Redevelopment.

Plan Commission Reviews LeClaire Courts Redevelopment

7:30 am on December 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

A courtesy presentation was given to the Chicago Plan Commission for the second-phase of the LeClaire Courts redevelopment at 4458 S Cicero Avenue in Garfield Ridge. Located on the corner with W 45th Street, the proposal will replace the former home of the public housing project of the same name. The development is being led by The Habitat Company and Cabrera Capital Partners with local firm SCB working on its design.

Groundbreaking Held For Grace Manor In North Lawndale

7:30 am on December 18, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the mixed-use affordable development at 3401 W Ogden Avenue in North Lawndale. Known as ‘Grace Manor’, the proposal will rise on the corner with S Homan Avenue and replace a parking lot commonly used by the nearby police station. The project is being led by co-developers East Lake Management and Jerusalem CDC, with local architecture firm JGMA having worked on its design.

23rd Spot In Countdown Goes To Westhaven Park IID In Near West Side

7:45 am on December 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

Sitting at the 23rd spot of year-end countdown is Westhaven Park IID at 1959 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. The mixed-use project sits on the intersection with N Damen Avenue, across the street from the upcoming CTA Damen Green Line station. The project is a collaboration between Brinshore Development, The Michaels Organization, and Chicago Housing Authority, with LBBA Architectects working on its design.

The Foglia Residences Claim 27th Place In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

Claiming the 27th spot on our year-end countdown are The Foglia Residences at 1134 S Wood Street in the Illinois Medical District. Sitting on the northwestern corner with W Roosevelt Road, the project was announced in 2021 and broke ground last year. The building replaces a parking lot owned by The Chicago Lighthouse who partnered with Brinshore Development on the LBBA Architects-designed structure.

Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments Takes 29th in Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, ranking 29th in the year-end countdown, is a nine-story affordable housing project at 1203 N California Avenue, adjacent to Humboldt Park. Occupying the site of a formerly vacant lot, this 83,000-square-foot structure honors the legacy of Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos. The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) spearheads the project, collaborating with Pappageorge Haymes for the architectural design. The development will incorporate 2,500 square feet of retail space on the first floor and 64 units of affordable housing on the upper levels.

Counting Down to 2024: 4715 N Western Avenue Ranks as the 31st Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Beginning our year-end countdown of Chicago’s tallest construction projects, a six-story building is rising at 4715 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Developed by The Community Builders, this mixed-use structure will replace a former parking lot, offering 5,500 square feet of ground-level retail and 63 affordable housing units.

Plan Commission Approves Thrive Exchange In South Shore

7:45 am on November 28, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been approved for the first phase of Thrive Exchange at 7901 S Exchange Avenue in South Shore. Sitting right on the intersection with E 79th Street, the project will replace a pair of existing buildings next to the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra station. The proposal was approved by the Chicago Plan Commission, led by developer DL3 Realty and designed by local-firms KOO Architects and Site Design Group.

Updated Plans Revealed For 3950 N Damen Avenue In North Center

7:30 am on November 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans for the mixed-use development at 3950 N Damen Avenue and 3959 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center. Located on the six-corner intersection with W Irving Park Road, the two-building proposal will replace a parking lot and drive-thru bank west of Damen and redevelop the existing bank structure on Lincoln. Developers CRG and Ravine Park Partners are working with local architecture firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative on the new design.

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