Additional funding has been approved by the Chicago Community Development Commission for the next phase of the Lathrop Homes redevelopment around 2712 N Hoyne Avenue. Earlier this year we covered the project when it gained funding approval from the CHA, now an additional $25 million in TIF money is on its way towards full city approval.
Construction for the National Public Housing Museum at 1322 W Taylor Street continues to progress in Little Italy. This project is a collaborative effort between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority, and is part of the larger Roosevelt Square masterplan that also includes three new mixed-use buildings.
Construction has commenced on an expansion for The Danish Home of Chicago at 5656 N Newcastle Avenue in Old Norwood Park. Located on the intersection with N Newcastle Avenue within the residential area, the added space will sit on some of the green space of the site. The project is being developed by The Danish Home Foundation with local architecture firm HED serving as the designers.
Construction of the National Public Housing Museum continues to take shape in Little Italy. Related Midwest is working with the Chicago Housing Authority on this project at 1322 W Taylor Street.
The Committee on Design has reviewed the mixed-use development at 935 E 63rd Street in Woodlawn. Located on the intersection with S Ingleside Avenue and replacing a block-long vacant lot, the project was the winning entry of the Department of Planning and Development’s Woodlawn RFQ earlier this year. Dubbed ‘Woodlawn Social’, the proposal is being led by a team made-up of Tandem Ventures, KMW Communities, and POAH with KoningEizenberg and HED Architects as the designers.
