Details have been revealed for a new community center at 530 W Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park. Located just west of the intersection with N Clark Street, the center would sit behind the Church of Our Savior currently occupying the streetfront. The project is being led by local nonprofit Care for Friends with MKB Architects working on its design.
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.
In Humboldt Park, at 2933 W Division Street, progress continues on the construction of a new health and wellness center, as window installation has commenced. The architectural firm JGMA has partnered with Humboldt Park Health on this $24 million project. Standing three stories tall and reaching a height of 62 feet, the 45,500-square-foot building will showcase a curved design featuring a pearlescent green and blue facade, complemented by glass curtain wall cut-outs.
Partial funding has been announced for the relaunch of HotHouse at 3947 S Michigan Avenue in Bronzeville. Located just north of the intersection with E 40th Street near the CTA Green Line Indiana stop, the project will redevelop the former home of the Elliot Donelley Youth Center. The project is being led by the famed club itself with Evanston-based DMAC Architecture & Interiors working on its design.
Updated details have been revealed for the new Obama Presidential Center Programs & Athletics Center near 6001 S Stony Island Avenue within Jackson Park. Located on the southern edge of the center’s site, the expanded building will sit just north of the intersection with E Hayes Road. Efforts for the new facility are being led by the Obama Foundation and the center itself.
