Austin

New Permits Issued for 55 N Menard Avenue in Austin

A permit was issued recently for the new construction of a two-story residential building at 55 N Menard Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner is listed as A-Z Builders Inc, and the current plans show this project will have three flats. The facade will feature a front metal staircase and the rear of the building will be outfitted with metal porches. The site will include three parking stalls. The property is currently vacant.

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New Permits Issued for 630 N Long Avenue in Austin

A permit was approved yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 630 N Long Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner of the permit is listed as 630 Long LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will produce three total units. This will be a masonry build and will have open frame porches at the rear, as well as a six-foot-tall wooden fencing and three parking spots. The building will replace a vacant lot.

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New Permits Issued for 1049 N Lawler Avenue in Austin

A permit was approved last week for a new two-story residential building at 1049 N Lawler Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner of the permit is listed as GT Alternatives LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will produce two units. This will be a masonry build with a front staircase and accompanying wooden decks for both levels at the rear. The permit also specifies a detached two-car garage along with one outdoor parking spot will be included in the build. The lot is currently vacant.

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Plans Revealed For Two New West Side Grocery Stores

Plans have been announced for two new grocery stores in Austin and North Lawndale. The effort comes from two local entrepreneurs who see the value in providing healthy food in areas considered food deserts up as recent as the last decade, the two stores will potentially be located at an old Salvation Army Building located at 5713 W Chicago Avenue in Austin developed by Liz Abunaw and 628 S Pulaski Road in North Lawndale developed by Albert Peterson.

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City Celebrates Two Years Of Invest South/West

The City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are celebrating two years of the Invest South/West initiative across the city. The program launched in 2019 with $750 million in public funding for projects across 12 commercial corridors in 10 south- and west-side communities aimed at creating jobs, improving safety, and providing housing options. With many winners announced in the last two years, the projects have also spurred plenty of private developments in areas being reinvigorated by the program.

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