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Tribune Tower Renovation Ranks 10th in Year-End Construction Countdown

7:45 am on December 22, 2021 By Jack Crawford

The edifice’s story begins almost exactly 100 years ago, when The Chicago Tribune newspaper held a public competition to design its new headquarters. The key guideline was to design the “most beautiful office building” in the world, with over 260 submissions vying for that title and a first prize of $50,000 (roughly $800,000 in 2021). The winning entry was the Neo-Gothic design by New York-based Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells, whose dramatic Neo-Gothic design came to fruition with the tower’s completion in 1925. The Chicago Landmark would serve as the Tribune’s headquarters for another 93 years, up until its 2018 relocation to One Prudential Plaza. Upon the departure, the property was sold for $240 million to co-developers CIM Group and Golub & Company.

Plan Commission Approves Senior Housing Project At 833 W Wilson Avenue In Uptown

7:30 am on December 22, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new affordable residential development at 833 W Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Developer Brinshore Development LLC has partnered with Landon Bone Baker Architect, known for their affordable housing designs, for this senior housing project. The new building will replace an empty lot just west of the intersection with N Clarendon Avenue, near the recently approved Sarah’s on Lakeview.

The Reed Rises To The 11th Spot In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 21, 2021 By Ian Achong

The quickly rising tower dubbed ‘The Reed’ at 234 W Polk Street in the South Loop takes the 11th place in 2021’s year-end countdown. The 41-story residential structure will rise 447 feet tall on the banks of the Chicago River as part of the greater Southbank development led by Lendlease and designed by Perkins + Will. The project joins ‘The Cooper’, an adjacent rental building which was the development’s first completed design.

Final Touches Seen at 1123 W Randolph Street in West Loop

7:30 am on December 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

With scaffolding now removed and final facade and interior touches underway, we now have a final picture of the six-story 1123 W Randolph Street development in West Loop. Planned by Interra Realty at the corner of Randolph Street and May Street, this mixed-use mid-rise is poised to accommodate retail space on the first two floors and nine apartment units on the remaining four floors.

Plan Commission Approves Residential Development At 4737 N Sheridan Road In Uptown

7:30 am on December 20, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a new residential development at 4737 N Sheridan Road in Uptown. The developer behind the project is the non-profit organization Sarah’s Circle with Perkins + Will as the architect on the new structure that replaces an empty lot on the corner with W Lakeside Place. The new facility dubbed ‘Sarah’s on Lakeside’ is only a block away from two other properties operated by the organization.

New Permit Issued for 6526 S Ingleside Avenue in Woodlawn

7:00 am on December 20, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued on Friday for a three-story residential building with a masonry facade at 6526 S Ingleside Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The proposed project’s owner is listed as Kingston DTA Group LLC. The scope of the project detail six total dwelling units. Plans indicate the presence of a two-car parking pad along with a detached four-car framed garage. The lot is currently vacant.

1400 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Recently Commenced 1400 S Wabash Avenue Takes 13th Spot In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 19, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Number 13 in the countdown goes to a newly kicked-off high-rise at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop, set to rise 30 stories and 316 feet. Developer CMK Companies has planned a mixed-use scheme that will provide ground-floor mercantile space and 299 rental apartment units above. Replacing a formerly vacant lot, the tower will fill a major gap both at the pedestrian level and within the South Loop skyline.

Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development At 3914 N Lincoln Avenue In North Center

7:30 am on December 19, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a mixed-use development at 3914 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center. The wedge-shaped structure, bound by N Lincoln Avenue to the east and N Damen Avenue to the west, will replace an empty lot and three buildings on Damen Avenue, one of which is orange-rated. Developer Longford Construction partnered with SPACE Architects + Planners on the masonry clad building.

New Permit Issued for 1738 W 17th Street on the Lower West Side

7:00 am on December 19, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved yesterday for a new two-story residential building at 1738 W 17th Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. We previously reported on the neighboring property which is also owned by Cornel Contac. Both projects are planned to have three total dwelling units each with finished basements, rooftop decks, and enclosed stairs with rear porches. Per plans, the project will also feature a parking pad. The planned structure will replace an existing building.

View of 160 N Elizabeth Street. Rendering by Thomas Roszak Architecture

160 N Elizabeth Street Claims 14th Place In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 18, 2021 By Ian Achong

Claiming the 14th place in the year-end countdown is the mixed-use development at 160 N Elizabeth Street in the West Loop. Located on the corner with W Randolph Street, it replaces two one-story masonry buildings with a Thomas Roszak Architecture designed high-rise developed by Moceri + Roszak. With the site now cleared, Clark Construction is now wrapping up caisson work as the structure recently received foundation permits.

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