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City Celebrates Two Years Of Invest South/West

7:45 am on February 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

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.

New Permit Issued for 184 N Lamon Avenue in Austin

7:00 am on January 25, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on Friday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 184 N Lamon Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. Adam Zegarski of A-Z Builders Inc is listed as the owner and published plans indicate that this project will yield three dwelling units, each outfitted with a rear metal porch. Plans also show the presence of three paved outdoor parking spots. The development will join a sister venture which we previously reported from the same owner. Both projects will be constructed on the same vacant lot.

New Permit Issued for 182 N Lamon Avenue in Austin

7:00 am on January 22, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved yesterday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 182 N Lamon Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner is listed as AdamZegarski of A-Z Builders Inc and plans indicate this project will yield three total units, each outfitted with a rear metal porch. Plans also show the presence of three paved outdoor parking spots. The development will replace a vacant lot.

City Announces Winners Of Chicago Works Community Challenge

7:30 am on January 21, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago has announced the first seven winners of the first round of the Chicago Works Community Challenge across the city. In a press event at Rainbow Beach Park led by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the winners of a combined $1.5 million grant were declared part of the larger $10 million initiative which began in 2021 and garnered roughly 500 submissions from locals across the seven target regions.

City Announces Winners Of We Rise Together Grant

7:30 am on December 29, 2021 By Ian Achong

The seven winners of the We Rise Together grant have been announced across the south and west sides in predominantly Black and Latino communities. The $6.7 million grant is the result of a program from the Chicago Community Trust that began in 2020 as the pandemic disproportionately affected communities of color and is aimed at assisting the areas recover. Learning from the recession, the winners range from small businesses to new construction representing the resilience of all Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Demolition Permit Issued for 5242 W Chicago Avenue in Austin

7:00 am on December 23, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was issued earlier this week for a two-story masonry building located at 5242 W Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The Westside Health Authority has been listed as the permit owner. At the time of this writing, no future plans appear to have been submitted to upgrade any of the zoning designations for this property.

Stabilization Work Ordered For Laramie State Bank Building In Austin

7:30 am on November 15, 2021 By Ian Achong

Stabilization work has been ordered on the Laramie State Bank Building located at 5200 W Chicago Avenue in Austin. As a part of one of the Invest South/West sites, the bank will see a new life as an incubator, cafe, and blues music museum as work progresses over the coming years. Sitting on the northwest corner of the intersection with N Laramie Avenue, the bank has been vacant for nearly a decade and is in dire need of work to assure its long-term feasibility.

Commission On Chicago Landmarks Proceeds With Warner House Nomination In Austin

7:30 am on November 14, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has decided to move forward with pursuing landmark status for the Seth Warner house located at 631 N Central Avenue in Austin. The house, just north of the corner with W Ohio Street, was recently nominated by Preservation Chicago along with a handful of other sites last month and is moving ahead with pursuing the status. The commission hopes that its proximity to the Invest South/West projects in Austin will help gather momentum in the restoration and preservation of the home.

New Permit Issued for 1344 N Lorel Avenue in Austin

7:00 am on November 1, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on Friday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 1344 N Lorel Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner is listed as Kanisha Jones and plans indicate this project will yield two total units, a basement level, a two-car garage, and one paved outdoor parking spot. The plans also indicate the presence of a rear deck with enclosed stair access. The development will replace a vacant lot.

Preservation Chicago Nominates Seven New Sites For Landmark Status

7:30 am on October 13, 2021 By Ian Achong

Preservation Chicago has nominated seven new sites for landmark status with the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The seven locations are spread out across the city and represent multiple architectural styles, typologies, and scales that hold significance to the city and its historical legacy.

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