Major funding has been announced for the upcoming CTA Red Line extension across the South Side. After being in the works for over 50-years, the federal government has now pledged $1.973 billion to the infrastructure project in order to get it built. Led by the Chicago Transit Authority itself, currently three teams are working on their proposals to build out the expansion and stations.
A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development located at 1225 S Troy Street in Lawndale. The two-story building will feature two dwelling units and come with a basement. Replacing what was an undeveloped lot, the listed owner for the project is Troy Builders.
Last week, the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) dedicated its 64-unit affordable housing building in Humboldt Park to Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos. Notable city leaders, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, were in attendance. The mixed-use building, which has reached full height, stands at 1203 N California Avenue across from the Humboldt Park grounds.
A construction permit has been issued for a new two-story residential building with two dwelling units and a basement at 3651 W 84th Place in Ashburn. The new building will replace a vacant lot and provide a total of three parking spaces. The listed owner is Sanju Sharma.
The Chicago Plan Commission is set to review the updated proposal for a mixed-use tower at 800 W Lake Street in Fulton Market. The high-rise, designed by GREC Architects, is backed by a development team comprising Ascend Real Estate and Intercontinental Real Estate Group.. The project aims to fill a vacant lot at the intersection of N Halsted Street that once housed small commercial establishments, including a corner bar.
