Infrastructure

City Council Approves New Pedestrian Streets In West Loop

7:30 am on January 7, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning parts of W Fulton Street and W Randolph Street in the West Loop. In the latest council meeting the body approved turning select stretches of both streets into pedestrian streets, however this does not imply that they will be closed to vehicular traffic. The designation which is applied to a variety of streets in the city, including 18th Street in Pilsen, redefines what projects that will abutt the streets will need to provide moving forward.

Sterling Bay Reveals Next Four Years Of Development at Lincoln Yards

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

Developer Sterling Bay has revealed new details on the next phases of its Lincoln Yards mega-development near Goose Island. The new area now called ‘Lincoln Yards South’ will be the focus of all upcoming construction with the final delivery of buildings expected in 2025, and has commenced construction with ALLY at 1229 W Concord.

Control Tower Beams Installed at O’Hare’s new Terminal 5 Expansion

7:30 am on November 11, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural pieces for the new air traffic control tower are undergoing installation at Chicago O’Hare’s new $1.2 billion Terminal 5 expansion.

Aerial View of Damen CTA Green Line Station. Rendering by Perkins + Will

City Awards Construction Contract For New Green Line Station in Near West Side

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

The City of Chicago has awarded the construction contract for the new CTA Green Line Damen station at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. The stop has been long discussed for the growing west side area, and to serve major events at the nearby United Center which will allow for less vehicle bottlenecks on the surrounding city streets. The contract has been awarded to local construction company F.H. Paschen who has extensive experience with projects across Chicago airports, parks, schools, and transportation.

Cascade Apartments and Cascade Park Open in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on August 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

This week, the 37-story apartment tower known as Cascade and the adjacent Cascade Park both officially opened in Chicago’s Lakeshore Eastc neighborhood. Lendlease and Magellan have co-developed the overall project, which includes Cascade tower, a taller 47-story condominium tower known as Cirrus, and the public Cascade Park located at the foot of the towers.

Historic Vautravers Building Lifted and Moved, Clearing Way for CTA L Modernization in Lake View

7:30 am on August 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

This week, a three-story Lake View greystone known as the Vautravers Building has been lifted and moved 30 feet west to make way for the Chicago Transit Authority‘s Red-Purple Modernization project.

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

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.

Renovation Prep Work Progresses at Aon Center Plaza in New Eastside

7:30 am on June 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Preliminary site work can be seen moving ahead for Aon Center‘s plaza renovation, situated at 200 E Randolph Street in New Eastside. The development will serve as revitalized public space and entryway to the 1,136-foot-tall Aon Center, which was originally designed by Edward Durell Stone and The Perkins and Will partnership and completed in 1974. Aon Center’s owner 601W Companies is overseeing the transformation, expected to cost roughly $6.5 million to complete.

Red-Purple Bypass Continues to Progress In Lake View

7:30 am on May 31, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Work continues to make significant progress for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red-Purple Bypass project, a major infrastructure project to improve efficiency for the L lines in Lake View.

Final Touches Remain for The Chicago River Section of Navy Pier Flyover

7:30 am on May 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Finishing touches are underway for Navy Pier Flyover, a one-third mile long elevated path meant to improve pedestrian and bike access around the mouth of the Chicago River. Commissioned by the Chicago Department of Transportation, the $64 million infrastructure project has been divided into three stages. The two already-completed stages connect the river to Ohio Street Beach, while the remaining third phase will integrate with Outer Drive Bridge.

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