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Aerial View of Damen CTA Green Line Station. Rendering by Perkins + Will

Structural Work Progresses for Damen Green Line Station in Near West Side

7:30 am on February 8, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction of the Damen Green Line Station continues at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side, under the management of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Initiated in 2017, the project has faced delays and a budget increase, now totaling $80.2 million. This development aims to reintroduce rail service to an area that has lacked it since the original station’s demolition in 1948. The original Damen Green Line station, constructed in 1893, was ultimately demolished 55 years later, alongside nine other stations, due to decreased demand and the CTA’s efforts to improve service efficiency.

Westhaven Park IID Tops Out in Near West Side

7:45 am on February 7, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction has reached its full height for Westhaven Park IID, located at 1959 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. Situated at the corner of N Damen Avenue and W Lake Street, this mixed-use building is adjacent to the upcoming CTA Damen Green Line station. The project is a joint venture involving Brinshore Development, The Michaels Organization, and the Chicago Housing Authority, with architectural design by LBBA Architects.

Zoning Application Submitted For 4225 W Madison Street In West Garfield Park

7:30 am on February 7, 2024 By Ian Achong

A zoning application has been submitted for the mixed-use development at 4225 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park. Located mid-block between N Kildare Avenue and N Keeler Avenue, the project will replace two vacant lots near the namesake park. The project is being led by John Gardner and his wife, who own Furry Paws Chicago in Fulton Market.

City Council And Plan Commission Approve 420 N May Street In West Loop

7:45 am on February 6, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council and Plan Commission have approved the mixed-use development at 420 N May Street in the West Loop. Sitting on the intersection with W Kinzie Street, the project recently received some revisions as it was presented to the community last month. The proposal is being led by Miami-based developer Crescent Heights with local firm HPA working on its design.

Outer Walls Continue Installation along Bennett Day School Addition in West Town

7:30 am on February 6, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Construction on the exterior walls of Bennett Day School, located at 955 W Grand Avenue in West Town, is progressing as the school undergoes its second campus expansion. The expansion, known as ‘Phase 3’, will nearly double the size of the independent PreK-12 school from 50,000 to approximately 100,000 square feet and aims to increase student capacity from 320 to 600.

140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

The Thompson at Fulton Market Completes in Near West Side

7:45 am on February 5, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Marquette Companies has completed and celebrated the grand opening of The Thompson at Fulton Market, a 210-unit mixed-use apartment complex located at 150 N Ashland Avenue in the Near West Side. Occupying the site of the former Mary Thompson Hospital, this development combines a newly constructed 12-story building with a renovated five-story brick building from the 1920s. The project is named in honor of Dr. Mary Thompson, Chicago’s first female doctor and first woman known to have performed major surgery.

Evanston Labs. Rendering by ESG Architecture & Design

Evanston Labs Undergoes Final Cladding Installation in Evanston

7:45 am on February 4, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The construction of Evanston Labs, a 10-story office and lab building, is nearing completion near Northwestern University at 710 Clark Street. The project, developed by Trammell Crow Company and designed by ESG Architecture & Design, covers an area of 177,575 square feet. The curved design of the exterior is made up of bronze, glass, and tan paneling. The building is tailored to host companies in biomedicine, nanotechnology, and neuroscience and offers eight levels of office and laboratory space.

Details Revealed For Residential Development At 4907 N Paulina Street In Ravenswood

7:30 am on February 4, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for the residential development at 4907 N Paulina Street in Ravenswood. Located just north of the intersection with W Ainslie Street on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, the project will replace four existing structures for which demolition permits have just been issued. The project is being led by Hayes Properties Inc.

YIMBY Interviews The Leaders Of EPIC Opportunity Zone Fund

7:45 am on February 3, 2024 By Ian Achong

Chicago YIMBY had the opportunity to sit with the leaders of the new EPIC Opportunity Zone late last year in an effort to familiarize locals with the local development landscape. Their team is involved in multiple projects across the South Side, targeting $180 million in commitments for developments in Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Detroit, parts of Arizona and Nevada, and other emerging economies.

1357 W Roosevelt Road Nearly Topped Out in Little Italy

7:30 am on February 3, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Earlier this week, we covered 1257 W Roosevelt Road, a new residential building in Little Italy. This building is part of the broader Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, a collaboration between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority. Today’s article focuses on 1357 W Roosevelt Road, a similarly-designed structure located one block west and also part of this phase of the master plan. Having now reached the fifth floor in exterior construction, this six-story project will house 70 apartment units.

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