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Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design

Permit Issued for 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue in Logan Square

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

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue in Logan Square, marking the first step in the broader Encuentro Square affordable housing plan. The approved permit calls for a six-story apartment building with 57 dwelling units, replacing a now-demolished Magid Glove and Safety factory. Under development by the Latin United Community Housing (LUCHA) and Evergreen Real Estate Group, this first phase will also feature a second four-story building with an additional 32 units. As noted in a CBS News article, 55 of these first phase units will be available to people on the Chicago Housing Authority waitlist. Meanwhile, a later phase of the project will bring the total unit count up to 187.

Facade Work Ramps Up for Cassidy on Canal in Fulton River District

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

Situated at 350 N Canal Street in Fulton River District, the mixed-use “Cassidy on Canal” can be seen undergoing facade work. Now at roughly the two-thirds mark, this 33-floor development is a collaboration between The Habitat Company and Diversified Real Estate Capital LLC. Currently at the 14th level, the project offers both retail and residential spaces.

Zoning Application Submitted For Galleria 89 In South Chicago

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

The Chicago City Council has received the application for the mixed-use development at 8840 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago. Dubbed Galleria 89, the Invest South/West project was the winner of a 2021 request for proposals and was recently approved by the Plan Commission as well. Developer 548 Capital is leading the project that will preserve an existing structure while adding affordable housing designed by Rivetna Architecture and Farr Associates.

Permit Issued for Outdoor Elementary School Upgrades in Englewood

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

A construction permit has been greenlit for outdoor upgrades to the Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Academy at 6656 S Normal Boulevard in Englewood. The project, owned by the city, is expected to provide an array of exterior improvements including a new play lot, artificial turf field, stormwater management, and additional landscaping.

Dearborn Station as seen in 1906. Postcard illustration by Detroit Publishing Co

Lost Legends #7: Dearborn Station’s Pitched Roof

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

Dearborn Station, also known as Polk Street Depot, is one of the remaining central stations in Chicago. This Printer’s Row passenger hub was once notably taller, featuring a distinctive steep pitched roof. In this seventh Lost Legends article, we will discuss the changes in the station over its 140-year history, including the fire that resulted in the loss of the additional structure.

Five-Story Storage Facility Receives Full Permit at 5251 N Kedzie Avenue in North Park

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

Construction at 5251 N Kedzie Avenue in North Park has received approval for a full building permit that was filed by Chicago Kedzie Self Storage LLC. This five-story, climate-controlled structure will replace what is currently a vacant lot.

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

First Cladding Pieces Installed at 311 W Huron in River North

7:45 am on May 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Preliminary facade work can be seen at North Wells Capital’s 16-story, mixed-use building located at 311 W Huron Street in River North. This structure, which now stands 226 feet tall, is primarily designated for office spaces, with Spins set to occupy 48,000 square feet within the top three floors.

Initial Details Revealed For Starling Community Center In North Lawndale

7:30 am on May 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new community center at 1600 S Sawyer Avenue in North Lawndale. Located on the southwest corner with W 16th Street a few blocks west of Douglass Park, the new project will replace a vacant lot and offer neighbors new opportunities. Chicago-based Duo Development is leading the project with Canopy Architecture and McKay Landscape Architects working on its design.

Second Permit Issued for 6044 N Winthrop Avenue in Edgewater

7:00 am on May 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A second permit has been issued for a residential project at 6044 N Winthrop Avenue in the Edgewater neighborhood, replacing the existing surface parking lot. The property, under development by North Park Ventures, will be developed into a five-story structure providing both retail and residential spaces. The scope envisions 60,000 square feet of space, accommodating 64 residential units and 35 parking spaces.

View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

Core Rises for 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy

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

Core construction is now underway at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy, under development by Related Midwest in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority. The six-story mixed-use project represents one of the four buildings within the Roosevelt Square Phase 3B development, which will include new mixed-income residences, retail, and the new National Museum of Public Housing. Roosevelt Square as a whole is set to provide 2,441 total units, taking on the form of both multifamily and single-family buildings.

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