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Habitat For Humanity Chicago Gets Permits For Three SFRs In Austin

7:00 am on April 11, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Three new construction permits have been issued to Habitat For Humanity Chicago to build single-family residences on Lockwood Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The first of the two-story homes was permitted on April 7 for 421 North Lockwood, and the following day, 425 and 427 North Lockwood received permits. The three applications are dated a week apart in March, and each permit shows a reported construction cost of $320,000 apiece.

Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Redevelopment Of Former Church In Little Village

7:45 am on February 28, 2025 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 2424 S California Avenue within Little Village. Located on the southwest corner with W 24th Boulevard, the new structure would replace the school building of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, which will also be incorporated into the overall project.

Ribbon Cutting Held For First Phase Of Encuentro Square In Logan Square

7:45 am on February 16, 2025 By Ian Achong

An official ribbon cutting was held yesterday for the completed first phase of Encuentro Square in Logan Square. Made up of two buildings at 3759 W Cortland Street and 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue, the project sits at the western end of the 606 Trail and at the nexus of Logan Square, Hermosa, and Humboldt Park.

Encuentro Square Phase I. Rendering by Canopy / architecture + design

Construction Update: Topped-out Encuentro Square Phase I in Logan Square

7:30 am on July 11, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Construction progress continues on the two buildings that make up the first phase of the Encuentro Square development in Logan Square. The six-story and four-story structures are both topped out and windows are in place, with façade work partially completed on the exteriors.

Proposals Revealed For West Garfield Park RFQ

7:45 am on August 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Two proposals have been revealed by the Department of Planning and Development for their West Garfield Park RFQ at 3811 W Madison Street. Located on the corner with S Hamlin Boulevard and directly across the street from Garfield Park itself, the project will replace a vacant grocery store and its parking lot that were recently acquired by the city. The DPD issued the Request For Qualifications in December 2022 and has now received the two following proposals for the 1.8-acre site:

New Community Center Opens In Little Village

7:30 am on August 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

A ribbon cutting has been held for the new community center at 2724 W Cermak Road in Little Village. Located on the intersection with S Fairfield Avenue just south of Douglass Park, the new center redeveloped the existing two-story building that previously housed a public library. The project was developed by local nonprofit Latinos Progresando and designed by Canopy Architecture + Design.

Groundbreaking Held For First Phase Of Encuentro Square In Logan Square

7:45 am on August 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the residential development at 1805 N Hamlin Avenue in Logan Square. The project is located right off of the westernmost edge of the 606 trail and replaces a no-demolished one-story masonry building, dubbed ‘Encuentro Square’, it will be split into multiple phases with public parkland as well. In attendance were members of developer Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) who worked with Canopy Architecture and Site Design Group on the buildings.

Affordable Development Proposed for 2907 W Irving Park Road in Irving Park

7:30 am on August 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Plans have been unveiled for a new mixed-use development in the Irving Park neighborhood. The project, located at 2907 W Irving Park Road, plans for a seven-story structure occupying an approximately 62,000-square-foot site and housing 45 affordable residential units.

Permit Issued for 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue in Logan Square

7:00 am on June 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 1844 N Ridgeway Avenue in Logan Square, marking the first step in the broader Encuentro Square affordable housing plan. The approved permit calls for a six-story apartment building with 57 dwelling units, replacing a now-demolished Magid Glove and Safety factory. Under development by the Latin United Community Housing (LUCHA) and Evergreen Real Estate Group, this first phase will also feature a second four-story building with an additional 32 units. As noted in a CBS News article, 55 of these first phase units will be available to people on the Chicago Housing Authority waitlist. Meanwhile, a later phase of the project will bring the total unit count up to 187.

Initial Details Revealed For Starling Community Center In North Lawndale

7:30 am on May 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new community center at 1600 S Sawyer Avenue in North Lawndale. Located on the southwest corner with W 16th Street a few blocks west of Douglass Park, the new project will replace a vacant lot and offer neighbors new opportunities. Chicago-based Duo Development is leading the project with Canopy Architecture and McKay Landscape Architects working on its design.

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