Initial details have been revealed for the massive redevelopment of Museum Campus for the new Chicago Bears stadium near downtown. The new structure will replace the existing parking deck to the south of Soldier Field, with the plans being revealed the day before the NFL draft. The proposal is being led by the team itself along with the City of Chicago, with Kansas City-based Manica Architecture working on its design.
Northwestern’s football team is set to play most of its 2024 and 2025 home games at the Lanny and Sharon Martin athletics facility on the university’s Evanston campus. A temporary structure will be constructed, offering views of Lake Michigan, North Campus, and downtown Chicago, serving as a transitional venue until the new Ryan Field opens in 2026.
Updated details have been revealed for the new DePaul University Sports Facility at 2300 N Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. Sitting just north of the intersection with W Belden Avenue, the new building will replace a handful of older residential structures. The project is being led by the university itself with Antunovich Associates and HNTB.
The Chicago Park District has approved funding for three major capital improvement projects across the city. Announced earlier this week, the approval came from their Board of Commissioners for work at Rainbow Beach, Ronan Park, and Cragin Park. This builds upon various previously announced projects including a new field house in Jackie Robinson Park.
The Chicago Cubs made progress this week in their bid to install two large corporate logo signs near Wrigley Field, a move aimed at increasing revenue. Approved by the City Council Zoning Committee, the ordinance permits the placement of Coca-Cola and Benjamin Moore signs on buildings adjacent to the ballpark’s bleachers, signaling the team’s strategy to capitalize on advertising opportunities in the area as reported by Crains Chicago.
