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

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.

1723 S Michigan Avenue Claims 24th Place in South Loop

7:45 am on December 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is currently in progress at 1723 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop neighborhood, ranking as the 24th project in our year-end countdown of tallest construction developments. Under development by CMK Companies, the 13-story residential building will provide 149 apartment units and a parking garage with capacity for 98 vehicles.

Facade Work Begins for Hampton Inn and Suites in Illinois Medical District

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

A new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel, located at 710 S Seeley Avenue in the Illinois Medical District, has begun the installation of brick exterior cladding at its base. This 135-room project, overseen by East Lake Management, is part of the larger Gateway mixed-use plan, which includes the now-complete Cadence Apartments and two single-story retail buildings.

43 Green’s Phase II Tops Out in Bronzeville as 26th Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Located in Bronzeville, the second phase of the 43 Green project has reached its maximum height of 106 feet, securing the 26th spot in our countdown series. This stage of 43Green, led by The Habitat Company and P3 Markets, will include 80 residential units atop 4,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level. Situated at 4309 S Prairie Avenue, this 10-story, mixed-use building is directly adjacent to the 43rd Street CTA station, with the now-completed first phase on the other side.

Further Details Revealed For New Tower At 1565 N Clybourn Avenue In Near North Side

7:30 am on December 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the new mixed-use development at 1565 N Clybourn Avenue in the Near North Side. Located on the northeastern corner of the intersection with N Halsted Street, news on the high-rise broke last week as a community meeting was announced by Alderman Brian Hopkins. The meeting brought new information on the The Georgetown Company-led development which is being designed by bKL Architecture.

The Foglia Residences Claim 27th Place In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

Claiming the 27th spot on our year-end countdown are The Foglia Residences at 1134 S Wood Street in the Illinois Medical District. Sitting on the northwestern corner with W Roosevelt Road, the project was announced in 2021 and broke ground last year. The building replaces a parking lot owned by The Chicago Lighthouse who partnered with Brinshore Development on the LBBA Architects-designed structure.

Sears Six Corners Takes 28th Spot In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 4, 2023 By Ian Achong

Snatching the 28th spot in our year-end countdown is the redevelopment of the former Sears store at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. Sitting on the six-corner intersection with N Cicero Avenue and N Milwaukee Avenue, the project adds density to the intersection anchored by Clarendale Six Corners which took the 31st spot in our 2021 countdown. Finishing touches are currently being added by developer and general contractor Novak Construction.

The Point at Six Corners subsequent commercial phase

New Aldi Grocery Store Takes Shape at 3930 N Kilpatrick Avenue in Portage Park

7:30 am on December 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has filled out for a new Aldi grocery store at 3930 N Kilpatrick Avenue in Portage Park. This commercial project transforms a vacant lot into a single-story venue with 21,000 square feet of retail space.

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.

Further Details Revealed For Hotel In Fulton Market

7:30 am on December 3, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1016 W Lake Street in Fulton market. Sitting adjacent to the CTA tracks on the intersection with N Carpenter Street, we first covered the proposal a month ago as its initial details were revealed. Now the development team of Cogswell Realty and Erol Stapleton have presented the M Moser Associates-designed building to the community.

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