Construction is progressing on the renovation and expansion of the South Side Community Art Center at 3831 South Michigan Avenue in Bronzeville. Located mid-block between East 37th Place and East Pershing Road, the center dates back to 1940, when it became the nation’s first Black art museum not affiliated with a historically Black college or university.
Conceptual renderings have been revealed for a potential Bears stadium within Armour Square. Though not affiliated with the $9.7 billion team, the renderings come as the team nears a deal to stay in Illinois. Simultaneously, the Federal Railroad Administration has agreed to an environmental assessment for the potential new Amtrak yards that would help make way for the White Sox to vacate their current stadium.
Plans have once again changed for the next phases of the multi-phase North Union in the Near North Side. New permit applications have been submitted by developer JDL for the next two structures, seeing a major increase in density at a time when demand and prices continue to grow in Chicago.
Updated details have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 2858 North Halsted Street in Lake View. We initially covered the project when it was first introduced back in August. Since then, it has received a new exterior design and an added floor. The proposal would replace a single-story commercial building on the corner with West George Street.
Plans are progressing for a new urgent care center and health hub from Humboldt Park Health at 1140 North California Avenue. The hospital group revealed its plans for the new structure earlier this month as it submitted a zoning application, which has now been approved by the Chicago City Council.
