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Outer Walls Installed for New Health and Wellness Center in Humboldt Park

7:45 am on January 22, 2024 By Jack Crawford

At 2933 W Division Street in Humboldt Park, the construction of a new health and wellness center continues to advance, with the building’s shell now in place. Valued at $24 million, the center covers an area of 45,500 square feet and reaches a height of 62 feet. This three-story building is a collaborative effort between Humboldt Park Health and the architectural firm JGMA. The curved design will be clad in an iridescent facade, composed of blue and green metal paneling and glass curtain wall cut-outs.

Redevelopment Announced For Preston Bradley Hall In Uptown

7:30 am on December 10, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the redevelopment of Preston Bradley Center at 941 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located just west of the intersection with N Sheridan Road, the venue sits two blocks east of the Aragon near the heart of the Uptown entertainment district. The project is being led by its new owners Daniel and Karla Ivankovich who purchased the site last year, and the architect is unknown.

Evanston Approves New Ryan Field Stadium Plans

7:45 am on November 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The City of Evanston has approved the new Ryan Field stadium at 1505 Central Street in Evanston. Located on the intersection with Ashland Avenue, the new building will rebuild the existing bowl-style stadium owned and used by Northwestern University. The work is being led by the university itself with Kansas City-based architects HNTB serving as the designers who have worked on other college venues.

Plans Revealed For Veterans Center Near Belvidere

7:45 am on November 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new veterans complex on the intersection of Illinois 76 and Orth Road in Timberlane. Located in the far suburbs just north of Belvidere, the one-of-a-kind facility will bring a new offering near the city boundaries of Rockford just to the west. The project is being developed by the non-profit organization Oscar Mike with Cushman & Wakefield, who have tapped Gensler to design the buildings.

Exterior Work Advances for New Humboldt Park Wellness Center at 2933 W Division Street

7:30 am on November 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The exterior walls are taking shape for a new health and wellness center at 2933 W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Developed by Humboldt Park Health and designed by JGMA, the three-story building will feature an iridescent facade made up of blue and teal metal paneling and a glass curtain wall.

Informational Outreach Meeting Announced For DPI At The 78

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

An informational outreach meeting has been announced for the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) at 1519 S Wells Street within The 78. Located just south of the South Loop and off of the recently completed Wells-Wentworth connector, DPI is set to be the first building within the proposed megadevelopment. The project is being spearheaded by the Illinois Capital Development Board and Related Midwest, with architecture firms OMA and Jacobs working on its design.

Cultivate Collective Community Hub Opens In Garfield Ridge

7:30 am on October 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

A ribbon cutting has been held for the new Cultivate Collective community hub at 4942 W 44th Street in Garfield Ridge. Located just west of the intersection with S Cicero Avenue, the development replaced a vacant lot that was once part of the LeClaire Courts housing complex. The project itself was developed by Cultivate Collective who worked with the Academy for Global Citizenship and Greater Southwest Development Corp.

Improvements Announced For Refugee Farm In Albany Park

7:30 am on October 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

New upgrades have been announced for the Global Garden Refugee Training Farm at 2902 W Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park. Located on the intersection with N Sacramento Avenue, the urban farm is connected to the adjacent Ronan Park along the north branch of the Chicago River. Now the Chicago Park District is leading the park’s improvements which will include the farm itself.

Robert R. McCormick Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center construction

New Community Center Receives Construction Permit In West Woodlawn

7:45 am on September 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

A construction permit has been issued for the new upcoming community center 6623 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in West Woodlawn. Located just north of the intersection with E Marquette Road, the development has been in the works for multiple years and will be replacing a vacant lot currently occupied by a pop-up plaza. Developers Project H.O.O.D. and Trammell Crow Company are working with local architecture firm BNMO Design on the upcoming structure.

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Obama Presidential Center Nears Halfway Mark in Jackson Park

7:45 am on August 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park continues to progress, with the main tower’s core now approaching the halfway mark. The development of this center is being overseen by The Obama Foundation and will feature three primary public facilities: a museum, a forum building, and a library branch.

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