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Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments Takes 29th in Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, ranking 29th in the year-end countdown, is a nine-story affordable housing project at 1203 N California Avenue, adjacent to Humboldt Park. Occupying the site of a formerly vacant lot, this 83,000-square-foot structure honors the legacy of Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos. The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) spearheads the project, collaborating with Pappageorge Haymes for the architectural design. The development will incorporate 2,500 square feet of retail space on the first floor and 64 units of affordable housing on the upper levels.

Counting Down to 2024: 4715 N Western Avenue Ranks as the 31st Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Beginning our year-end countdown of Chicago’s tallest construction projects, a six-story building is rising at 4715 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Developed by The Community Builders, this mixed-use structure will replace a former parking lot, offering 5,500 square feet of ground-level retail and 63 affordable housing units.

Plan Commission Approves Thrive Exchange In South Shore

7:45 am on November 28, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been approved for the first phase of Thrive Exchange at 7901 S Exchange Avenue in South Shore. Sitting right on the intersection with E 79th Street, the project will replace a pair of existing buildings next to the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra station. The proposal was approved by the Chicago Plan Commission, led by developer DL3 Realty and designed by local-firms KOO Architects and Site Design Group.

Updated Plans Revealed For 3950 N Damen Avenue In North Center

7:30 am on November 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans for the mixed-use development at 3950 N Damen Avenue and 3959 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center. Located on the six-corner intersection with W Irving Park Road, the two-building proposal will replace a parking lot and drive-thru bank west of Damen and redevelop the existing bank structure on Lincoln. Developers CRG and Ravine Park Partners are working with local architecture firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative on the new design.

Plans Revealed For Affordable Development In Humboldt Park

7:45 am on November 21, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 3305 W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Located on the southwest corner with N Spaulding Avenue, the new project will replace a two-story structure that most recently held a Spanish church with a small parking lot. The proposal is being led by LUCHA and Full Circle Communities, with local architecture firm DesignBridge working on its design.

Covent Hotel Redevelopment Opens In Lincoln Park

7:30 am on November 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

A ribbon cutting ceremony has been held for the mixed-use redevelopment of the old Covent Hotel at 2653 N Clark Street in Lincoln Park. Sitting on the corner with W Drummond Place, the project is the first phase of a larger development that includes the lot in the rear. The work was led by the NHP Foundation and Drummond Development with local firm Weese Langley Weese Architects working on its design.

Cladding Begins Installation for Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments in Humboldt Park

7:30 am on November 16, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work has commenced at the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, a mixed-use development located at 1203 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park. This nine-story, 83,000-square-foot building, dedicated to Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos, stands across from the Humboldt Park grounds on a site previously occupied by an empty lot. The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is leading the project, with Pappageorge Haymes as the architect and Path Construction as the general contractor.

835 W Addison Street. Rendering by Weese Langley Weese

Initial Funding Announced For 835 W Addison Street In Lakeview East

7:30 am on November 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial funding has been announced for the mixed-use development at 835 W Addison Street in Lakeview East. Sitting near the intersection with N Halsted Street, it is across the street from the local Chicago Police Department station which is currently housing a large number of migrants. The project is being led by the Lakeview Lutheran Church and the Over The Rainbow Association, with architecture firm Weese Langley Weese working on its design.

CHA Advances LeClaire Homes Redevelopment In Garfield Ridge

7:45 am on October 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Housing Authority has advanced the first phase of the LeClaire Courts redevelopment at 4458 S Cicero Avenue in Garfield Ridge. Located on the intersection with W 45th Street, the new project replaces the massive vacant lot once home to a public housing project. Developed by The Habitat Company and Cabrera Capital Partners, the SCB-designed complex will sit next to the new Cultivate Collective community hub.

Building Permits Issued For Imani Senior Village In Pullman

7:30 am on October 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

Building permits have been issued for the residential development at 9633 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Pullman. Located north of the intersection with E 99th Street near Chicago State University, the development replaces a one-story commercial building and is to be built in multiple phases. Developers Trinity United Church of Christ worked with Johnson and Lee Architects on the design for the senior affordable housing project.

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