Due to high application numbers, Aurora’s new affordable housing development, 1449 Senior Estates, closed applications. Despite initially planning a 30-day application period, the city received an overwhelming response, forcing them to close applications after just three days as reported by ABC Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s announced of the “Cut the Tape” report, unveiling plans to streamline construction and affordable housing development approval processes. The initiative aims to foster economic growth and address housing needs by accelerating residential and commercial projects.
Construction continues on the mixed-use development at 5753 N Broadway in Edgewater. Located just north of the intersection with W Hollywood Avenue, the new structure replaces a one-story building previously on the site. The project is being led by local-developer MNS or Moment’s Notice Services.
The upcoming mixed-use development dubbed ‘Halsted Landing’ is set to go in front of the Plan Commission later this month. Located at 700 W Chicago Avenue in River West, the project will replace a vacant portion of the Chicago Tribune riverside facility. The project is being led by Canadian-based developer Onni Group who is also behind Halsted Pointe across the river, a project that recently secured partial funding.
Executives from the White Sox and Bears are advocating for public assistance to secure funding for new stadiums. The White Sox are pursuing state funding for a new stadium in the South Loop, while the Bears are exploring financing options for a new stadium south of Soldier Field on Chicago’s lakefront.
