Bronzeville

Bill Introduced Would Create Bronzeville National Heritage Area

A bill in 2021 was introduced to create a new national heritage area in Bronzeville dedicated to its significance in the nation’s culture. The two bills H.R. 670 and S.511 are now being reviewed by a subcommittee on National Parks before being voted on by the House and senate respectively. The bills would create the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, becoming one of three in the state and are backed by US Representative Bobby Rush, who recently announced won’t be seeking a 16th term, and Senator Dick Durbin.

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Cunningham Hall

Carman Hall Renovation Makes Progress at Illinois Institute of Technology in Bronzeville

Exterior renovation can be seen making headway at Carman Hall, located at 60 E 32nd Street within the Illinois Institute of Technology campus in Bronzeville. Originally designed by the famed German architect Ludgwig Mies van Der Rohe, the nine-story dormitory building was completed in 1955. Recently, the midcentury residential building sat unused and in need of repair.

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43Green at 4308 S Calumet Avenue. Rendering by Landon Bone Baker Architects

Caisson Permit Issued for 43Green Development in Bronzeville

A caisson permit has been issued for a new 10-story mid-rise, known as 43Green, located at 4308 S Calumet Avenue in Bronzeville. This mixed-use development, co-planned by The Habitat Company and P3 Markets, will offer 5,000 square feet of commercial space, along with 99 apartments on the above floors. Of these units, 50 will be designated as the affordable, while the remaining residences will be market rate. Layouts range from studios up through two-bedrooms.

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