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800 W Lake Street

Demolition Pending for 800 W Lake Street, Site of Future 21-Story Hotel in Fulton Market

7:45 am on January 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits were issued last month clearing the way for a 21-story hotel at 800 W Lake Street, located near the heart of the booming Fulton Market neighborhood. The new structure will rise to 265 feet at its roof, replacing three low-rise masonry buildings and parking lot space. Planned by North Park Ventures, the yet-to-be-named hotel will provide space for 476 rooms, as well as ground-floor commercial space.

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Townhome Exterior. Image by Lendlease and The John Buck Company

Rental Townhomes Completed at Porte Chicago in the West Loop

7:30 am on December 5, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The townhome residences at Porte Chicago, a two-tower mixed-use development have been completed. Located at 855 W Madison Street in the West Loop, the entire property spans the full block, bound by W Madison Street to the north, W Monroe Street to the south, S Peoria Street to the west, and S Green Street to the east. The project is being led by Lendlease and The John Buck Company in collaboration with Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation.

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Porte Chicago. Rendering by GREC Studio

Porte Chicago Adds Mural as Construction Nears Completion

7:45 am on September 7, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Construction work is nearing completion on Porte Chicago, a two-tower mixed-use development at 845 W Madison Street in the West Loop. Located on a full block lot, the site is bounded by W Madison Street to the north, W Monroe Street to the south, S Peoria Street to the west, and S Green Street to the east. The project is designed by architect GREC Studio and co-developed by the John Buck Company and Lendlease.

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