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Proposals Revealed For West Garfield Park RFQ

7:45 am on August 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Two proposals have been revealed by the Department of Planning and Development for their West Garfield Park RFQ at 3811 W Madison Street. Located on the corner with S Hamlin Boulevard and directly across the street from Garfield Park itself, the project will replace a vacant grocery store and its parking lot that were recently acquired by the city. The DPD issued the Request For Qualifications in December 2022 and has now received the two following proposals for the 1.8-acre site:

Updated Plans Revealed For Affordable Housing Development In Grand Boulevard

7:30 am on March 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 4500-4556 S State Street in Grand Boulevard. Located between W 45th Street and W 46th Street, the multi-phase project will replace a vacant lot just north of the Colman School CPS offices and on the former site of the Robert Taylor Homes. Being developed by the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) itself, the proposal has gone through a handful of revisions prior to their zoning application for the Brook Architecture-designed buildings.

City Council Approves Medical Facility At 4800 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Grand Boulevard

7:30 am on October 14, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved a new mixed-use medical facility at 4800 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Grand Boulevard. Located on the corner with E 48th Street, the new structure replaces a vacant lot and brings a much needed service to an area which has suffered from years of disinvestment in public health. The project is being developed by Northwestern Medicine with local firms Lamar Johnson Collaborative and Brook Architecture working on its design.

Plan Commission Approves Medical Development At 4800 S Cottage Grove Avenue In Grand Boulevard

7:45 am on September 24, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new mixed-use medical facility at 4800 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Grand Boulevard. Located on the corner with E 48th Street, the new project replaces a large vacant lot surrounded by typical two-flats and some commercial low rises. The proposal was brought forward by Northwestern Medicine who is expanding with multiple south side locations and has tapped local design firms Lamar Johnson Collaborative and Brook Architecture on the sleek modern health center.

New Permits Issued for 534 E 38th Street in Bronzeville

7:00 am on August 10, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 534 E 38th Street in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The parcel in question is part of the larger phase three development from Oakwood Shores LLC.

616 E Pershing Road at Oakwood Shores Phase 3. Drawing by Brook Architecture

New Permits Issued for 624 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

7:00 am on August 7, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved late last week for a new three-story residential building at 624 E Pershing Road in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The parcel address for this permit is 616 E Pershing Road and the owner is listed as Oakwood Shores LLC. This project is part of the larger phase three development that secured TIF funding last year.

CDC Approves $2 Million TIF for Oakwood Shores Phase 3 Development in Bronzeville

7:30 am on June 22, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Community Development Commission has approved $2 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) money for the Oakwood Shores Phase 3 development in Bronzeville. Located on two parcels, the project is the third installment of the overall plan to replace the CHA Madden/Wells housing development. The first plot is at 616 E Pershing Road, with the second parcel located at 552 E 38th Street. Both sites are currently vacant parcels. The Community Builders is the developer behind the project.

Invest South/West Reveals Development Proposals for Bronzeville RFP Site at 449 E 47th Street in Bronzeville

7:45 am on May 12, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Invest South/West has revealed the development schemes for its Bronzeville RFP site located at 449 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. The city-owned parcel is a corner property at the intersection of E 47th Street and S Vincennes Avenue. The approximately 26,300-square-foot site is currently vacant.

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