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Permit Issued for Exterior Renovations at 8300 S St. Louis Avenue in Ashburn

7:00 am on August 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been approved for an exterior renovation project at 8300 S St. Louis Avenue, the site of the Ashburn Community Elementary School in the Ashburn neighborhood. The permit is slated for various improvements, including a new artificial turf play lot, playground equipment, landscape and paving enhancements, a new trash enclosure, and a street-side fence. The listed owner of the project is the Chicago Public Schools.

Renovation Permit Issued for 2548 W 59th Street in Gage Park

7:00 am on August 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been issued for a project at 2548 W 59th Street in Gage Park. This permit signifies the start of an interior renovation and change of occupancy for an existing one-story brick and frame building. The site will be updated to house two new limited restaurants, replacing the prior structure. Fernando Garcia owns the property.

1000M Tops Out in South Loop

7:45 am on August 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The 73-story residential skyscraper, 1000M, located in South Loop at 1000 S Michigan Avenue, has now officially topped out. This 805-foot-tall project is a collaboration between JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals, with an original proposal for 506 condominium units. However, the plan has since been altered to a rental building housing 738 apartments.

Permit Issued for 847 N Paulina Street in West Town

7:00 am on August 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development at 847 N Paulina Street in the West Town neighborhood. The project, owned by Kasper Development LLC, will construct a three-story building with three dwelling units, replacing a previously vacant plot. The development will include a basement, a roof deck, and a detached three-vehicle garage with its own roof deck.

Sister Cities: 333 N Water Street Rises in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward District

7:45 am on August 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Recently, YIMBY explored the current progress on The Couture, a 44-story tower set to rise 507 feet along Milwaukee’s lakefront. This week, we take a look at the city’s next tallest construction project, a 31-story mixed-use tower at 333 North Water Street, set to be the Historic Third Ward’s tallest building at a height of 342 feet.

Design Work Continues On Replacement Of Metra UP North Bridges

7:30 am on August 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

Design development continues for the upcoming replacement of multiple bridges on Metra’s UP North Line across the north side. The work comes as the existing bridges push over 120-years in age with most of them held up by rusted columns, however the project has been a point of contention for locals since its announcement in 2021. The project is being led by Metra themselves who recently held its second community meeting on the proposed design.

Permit Issued for 3050 N Greenview Avenue in Lake View

7:00 am on August 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development situated at 3050 N Greenview Avenue in Lake View. The four-story building, complete with a basement level, will host a total of three dwelling units. This construction replaces a three-story masonry and frame structure, with the owner listed as Jason Krnski.

City Council Approves Land Sale For Bella Noir Wellness Hub In Bronzeville

7:45 am on August 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the land sale for the mixed-use Bella Noir Wellness Hub at 601 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. Located on the southeast corner with S St Lawrence Avenue and a few blocks north of Washington Park, the project will replace a vacant lot adjacent to the upcoming proposal from Two Fish Crab Shack. The project is being developed by Bella Noir LLC and McLaurin Development who are working with SEEK Design + Architecture.

Evolution of the Chicago 'S' Curve. Imagery via YIMBY+

Lost Legends #8: The Lake Shore Drive ‘S’ Curve Bottleneck

7:30 am on August 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

As evident from our last installment of ‘Lost Legends’ showcasing the Prentice Women’s Hospital, once-celebrated designs may reveal impracticalities as functional demands evolve. While not “legendary” in a traditional sense, the story of the construction and later removal of Lake Shore Drive’s zig-zag ‘S’ curve conveys a similar notion of a city adapting to changing infrastructural needs.

Restaurant Renovation Permit Issued for 3311 W Bryn Mawr Avenue in North Park

7:00 am on August 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been green lit for an existing restaurant at 3311 W Bryn Mawr Avenue in the North Park neighborhood. The site, currently owned by Bart Kabore Sidzanbnoma, will undergo significant improvements to modernize its interior space and enhance the functionality of its kitchen.

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