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Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Photos Show Site Prep for Obama Presidential Center in Hyde Park

7:30 am on September 18, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Site prep can be seen progressing for the Obama Presidential Center, a three-building masterplan by The Obama Foundation now underway in Hyde Park. The project will occupy a portion of Jackson Park’s western edge, and will be oriented around a central plaza space that will accommodate planned events and public artwork. Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and Interactive Design Architects will serve are the architects involved in the building design, while Michael van Valkenburgh Associates, Site Design Group, and Living Habitats have overseen the landscape architecture.

Pullman National Monument Opens At 11001 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Pullman

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

The National Parks service has opened The Pullman National Monument, Chicago’s first National Monument at 11001 S Cottage Grove Avenue in Pullman. Opening ceremonies for the complex took place over Labor Day weekend, a holiday which traces its origins back to the workers that made the Pullman Company into a passenger rail juggernaut with its iconic sleeper cars. The new monument is expected to attract over 300,000 yearly visitors and bring a major economic impact to the growing neighborhood.

Committee On Design Reviews Mixed-Use Development At 3201 W 31st Street In Little Village

7:45 am on September 9, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Committee on Design has reviewed a proposed mixed-use development at 3201 W 31st Street in Little Village. Envisioned as a campus, the now 30-acre development aims to bring life to a partially occupied lot enclosed by W 31st Street to the north, S Kedzie Avenue to the east, and the future Cinespace Campus 2 to the west. Developer Chicago Southwest Development Corporation (CSDC) has teamed up with HDR Architecture to design the massive southwest side complex.

Landmarks Commission Approves Preliminary Landmark Designation to the Little Village Arch

7:30 am on September 8, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved preliminary landmark designation to the Little Village Arch in Little Village. Located at 3100 W 26th Street, the two-story structure’s ‘Bienvenidos a Little Village’ sign welcomes visitors to the second-highest revenue generator in the city.

Plan Commission Approves Restoration of North Pond Nature Sanctuary in Lincoln Park

7:30 am on September 6, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a restoration of the North Pond Nature Sanctuary in Lincoln Park. Located between N Cannon Drive and N Stockton Drive, the project looks to preserve the existing north pond which was built in the mid-1880’s. Notable sites on the North Pond include the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Michelin-starred North Pond Restaurant.

Initial Construction Permits Issued for Obama Presidential Library

7:00 am on July 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Several caisson and site-clearing permits were issued this week for the Obama Presidential Center, a multi-building educational and cultural center planned by The Obama Foundation. Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood and set to occupy a portion of Jackson Park, the complex will contain three main buildings around a central plaza space. This plaza area will be able to host planned events and public artwork.

Fitzpatrick Mural Installed at Steppenwolf Theater in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on July 16, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Last month, a new mural by artist Tony Fitzpatrick was installed at the Steppenwolf Theater‘s Lincoln Park campus.

Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W Irving Park Road

Brick Cladding Progresses at Broadway Youth Center in Lake View

7:00 am on July 11, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Since YIMBY’s last update, brick facade work has made significant progress at Broadway Youth Center, a new five-story interdisciplinary wellness center by Howard Brown Health. Situated at 1023 W Irving Park Road in Lake View, the project will be geared towards LGBTQ youth ages 12-24, particularly those who do not have stable housing situations.

Final Touches Remain on Steppenwolf Theater Phase 2 Expansion in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on May 28, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Final construction is underway for the Steppenwolf Theater‘s 50,000-square-foot expansion at 1646 N Halsted Street, rising three stories in Lincoln Park.

Broadway Youth Center Tops Out in Lake View

7:30 am on May 14, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction has topped out for Broadway Youth Center, a five-story interdisciplinary youth center located at 1023 W Irving Park Road in Lake View. The development will completely replace a former, partially-complete construction project that was abandoned by the previous developer.

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