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Demolition Completes for Harper Court Phase 2 in Hyde Park

7:30 am on June 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Demolition has cleared the way for the new Harper Court Phase 2 at 5209 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park, developed by The University of Chicago in partnership with Trammell Crow and Beacon Capital Partners. The 13-story mixed-use construction will comprise of retail and a new medical research office facility with nearly 300,000 square feet of lab space, one-sixth of which will be occupied by The University of Chicago. The project site is situated just west of the railroad tracks, with E 52nd Street to the north, S Lake Park Avenue to the east, E 53rd Street to the south, and S Harper Avenue to the west.

Permit Issued for 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy

7:00 am on June 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

An initial foundation and basement permit has been issued for a new commercial development located at 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy. The project will include a six-story commercial building with office space, retail, and a rooftop garden, occupying 48,000 square feet in total. The site is owned under development by 4S Bay Partners, having previously been occupied by the St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church. According to an article by Block Club Chicago, the office spaces will be oriented towards community service and nonprofit organizations.
An initial foundation and basement permit has been issued for a new commercial development located at 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy. The project will include a six-story commercial building with office space, retail, and a rooftop garden, occupying 48,000 square feet in total. The site is owned under development by 4S Bay Partners, having previously been occupied by the St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church. According to an article by Block Club Chicago, the office spaces will be oriented towards community service and nonprofit organizations.

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Obama Presidential Center Continues Ascent in Jackson Park

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

Work is progressing on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, with the main tower now reaching around one-third of its final height. The Obama Foundation is overseeing the development of this complex, set to include three public buildings: a museum, a forum building, and a new library branch.

Mixed-Use Building Rises at 613 N Ogden Avenue in West Town

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

The six-story mixed-use building at 613 N Ogden Avenue in West Town continues its ascent, with the street wall now at the fourth level. Developed by Urban Edge Group, the project will yield nine residential units above ground-level retail. The plan also includes a ground-level garage for up to 11 vehicles, accompanied by an elevator.

Plan Commission Reviews DPI Within The 78

7:45 am on June 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

A courtesy presentation has been given to the Plan Commission on the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) at 1519 S Wells Street in The 78. The mega-development sits just west of the South Loop and recently completed the Wells-Wentworth connector, this much needed piece of infrastructure will allow for the project to start constructing buildings. The first of these will be the DPI led by Illinois Capital Development Board and Related Midwest with architecture firms OMA and Jacobs working on its design.

Two-Dwelling Residence at 2200 N Kildare Receives Permit in Hermosa

7:00 am on June 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development at 2200 N Kildare Avenue in the Hermosa neighborhood. The proposed two-story, two-unit residence will include a basement, front stairs, a rear two-story deck with stairs, a wood fence, and a rear two-car frame garage. This development will take place on a site that was previously vacant. The project’s owner, as listed on the permit, is YKSB LLC.

Updated Plans Unveiled for 1300 W Lake Street in Fulton Market Market

7:45 am on June 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In collaboration with bKL Architecture, Loukas Development has unveiled a renewed design for the proposed skyscraper at 1300 W Lake Street. The mixed-use structure, a 46-story tower planned for the western portion of Fulton Market, will now stand 537 feet, slightly taller than the original 530-foot proposal.

Updated Details Revealed For The Mart Renovations

7:30 am on June 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed for the renovation of the common spaces of Merchandise Mart at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza in River North. Originally announced in January of 2022 and building on the last major round of renovations in 2016 when it became The Mart, construction is now progressing with further details and renderings on the refined plans. The New York-based property owner Vornado Realty is behind the project with the local office of Gensler working on the design.

Permit Issued for 4861 N Hermitage Avenue in Uptown

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

span data-preserver-spaces=”true”>A new residential permit for 4861 N Hermitage Avenue in the city’s Uptown neighborhood has been approved. Under development by Padraic Connolly, the proposed four-story building will house eight residential units, replacing a single-family frame residence.

YIMBY Tours Optima Verdana in Wilmette

7:45 am on June 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

YIMBY recently had the opportunity to tour Optima Verdana, a new six-story mixed-use building located at 1210 Central Avenue in Wilmette, IL. A project by Optima, Inc., the development comprises 100 rental apartment units and more than 8,000 square feet of commercial space.

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