Additional details have been revealed for the potential Metropolis Pointe development at 2601 S Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. Earlier this year, we provided an in-depth look at the project when it was first introduced by local developer JC Griffin. Griffin is now preparing to finalize the purchase of the site, remaining on track with the previously announced schedule.
All windows have been installed, and brickwork is rising around the exterior, as progress continues at the Lakeview Landing residential development in Lake View’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. Over The Rainbow Association is bringing 37 affordable, barrier-free units to this very desirable location at 835 West Addison Street, with an anticipated opening of September 2025.
A three-story, three-unit residential building was permitted for construction on April 29 for a vacant lot at 2819 West Walnut Street in Garfield Park. The parcel sits mid-block between California Avenue and Mozart Street, but it is a corner lot formed by the alley that runs perpendicular to Walnut Street. The permit shows an application date of March 10, and a reported construction cost of $400,000.
Details have been released for a new mixed-use development at 3664 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center. Located at the corner of W Waveland Avenue, the project will replace a one-story commercial building—formerly home to a marine trim shop—on a wedge-shaped lot. The development is being led by Centrum Realty & Development.
The first phase of construction for Northlight Theatre’s new facility is underway at 1012 Church Street in Evanston. Work is still in the early foundation stage after ground was broken on March 25th. Northlight was joined by general contractor Bulley & Andrews and design architect Eckenhoff Saunders Architects for the ceremony.
