Infrastructure

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

Structural Work Progresses for Damen Green Line Station in Near West Side

7:30 am on February 8, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction of the Damen Green Line Station continues at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side, under the management of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Initiated in 2017, the project has faced delays and a budget increase, now totaling $80.2 million. This development aims to reintroduce rail service to an area that has lacked it since the original station’s demolition in 1948. The original Damen Green Line station, constructed in 1893, was ultimately demolished 55 years later, alongside nine other stations, due to decreased demand and the CTA’s efforts to improve service efficiency.

City Announces Winners Of Over $30 Million In Grants

7:45 am on February 1, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Mayor Brandon Johnson have announced winners of multiple grants for projects across the city. The first pool consists of $25 million in grants for commercial projects, a second pool of $5 million is to be distributed for climate-transit related projects, and $8 million in Adopt-A-Landmark grants.

Neighborhood Meetings Held For Community Spaces Under Red Line

7:30 am on January 13, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial neighborhood meetings have been held for the community spaces below the upcoming Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) across the north side. The project will run below and adjacent to the new track from W Lawrence Avenue in the south to W Ardmore Avenue in the north. Efforts are being led by the Chicago Transit Authority who brought on local firm Site Design Group to execute the work.

Timeline Revealed For Logan Square Traffic Circle Reconstruction

7:30 am on January 10, 2024 By Ian Achong

A construction timeline has been revealed for the upcoming redesign of the Logan Square traffic circle at the heart of the neighborhood. The major intersection made up of N Milwaukee Avenue, N Kedzie Boulevard, and W Logan Boulevard, will finally be rebuilt after years of delays and concerns from local neighbors over its safety. The project is being led by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) along with IDOT and Capitol Cement Co.

Damen Green Line Station Shows Off Progress in Near West Side

7:30 am on December 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is making notable strides in the construction of the new Damen Green Line Station, located at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. This significant infrastructure project, initially proposed in 2017, had encountered delays and cost increases, raising its value to $80.2 million. The station will occupy a previously vacant site at the intersection with N Damen Avenue, reinstating rail service to a location that had lost its original station back in 1948.

Department Of Water Management Announces Funding For Lead Pipe Replacement

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

The City of Chicago has announced a new loan from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the replacement of lead pipes across the city. The loan is a continuation of an ongoing effort to replace a majority of the city’s pipes built before 1986, which have a high likelihood of being lead within smaller buildings. The work will be led by the Department of Water Management with the loan being finalized this past Friday.

CTA Blue Line Track Work Completed In The Near West Side

7:30 am on October 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

Major track work has been completed for the first portion of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild project from the Chicago Transit Authority. The multi-phase project was announced earlier this summer as part of a greater effort to reduce slow zones along the line and improve passenger experience. The work itself was led by the CTA and will continue with the complete reconstruction of the Racine station.

Renovation Permit Issued for 1432 S Clinton Street in South Loop

7:00 am on September 27, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been approved for alterations to the existing four-story data center located at 1432 S Clinton Street in South Loop. The owner, CoreSite Real Estate CH2 LLC, will oversee the project, which involves exterior modifications to this well-established facility.

Metra overpass reconstruction. Photo by Jack Crawford

Reconstruction of Metra Overpass Steadily Advances in Old Irving Park

7:30 am on September 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Extensive Metra infrastructure work continues to progress for the Metra in Old Irving Park, aiming for completion in spring 2024, despite delays. A stretch of Milwaukee Avenue by its intersection with Kilbourn has been closed off to support the construction efforts for the railway’s overpass replacement and Grayland Station overhaul. Initially set to conclude in 2022, this closure has been prolonged to prioritize safety and facilitate project efficiency.

Major Funding Announced For Red Line Extension

7:45 am on September 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

Major funding has been announced for the upcoming CTA Red Line extension across the South Side. After being in the works for over 50-years, the federal government has now pledged $1.973 billion to the infrastructure project in order to get it built. Led by the Chicago Transit Authority itself, currently three teams are working on their proposals to build out the expansion and stations.

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