Little Italy

UIC Computer Design Research and Learning Center

UIC Computer Design and Research Center Wraps Up Final Exterior Touches in Little Italy

7:30 am on January 4, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is nearing the completion of its new Computer Design Research and Learning Center, located at 900 W Taylor Street in the Little Italy neighborhood. The center, a 135,000-square-foot facility, is designed to support UIC’s computer science education and research. This five-story building is an addition to the existing Science and Engineering Labs building, connecting old and new architectural elements.

Rush Specialty Hospital. Photo by Jack Crawford

Rush Specialty Hospital Takes 30th Place In 2023 Countdown

7:45 am on December 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

We continue our 2023 countdown with the 30th place going to the Rush Specialty Hospital at 516 S Loomis Street in Little Italy. Located on the northwest corner of the intersection with W Harrison Street, the building is receiving its final touches as construction quickly wraps up prior to winter. The project is a collaboration between the Rush University System and Select Medical, with GWG3 Architecture working on its design.

Site of 1323 W Taylor Street, via Google Maps

Permits Issued for New Mixed-Use Building at 1323 W Taylor Street in Little Italy

7:00 am on November 19, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Permits have been issued by the City of Chicago for a new mixed-use development at 1323 W Taylor Street in Little Italy. The permit for this project, initiated on January 27, 2023, was approved for construction on November 17, 2023.

Rush Specialty Hospital Finalizes Construction in Little Italy

7:45 am on October 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work for the five-story Rush Specialty Hospital at 516 S Loomis Street in the Little Italy neighborhood is nearing completion. This new facility represents a partnership between the Rush University System and Select Medical. Located on the same block as the Joan and Paul Rubschlager building that opened earlier this year, the hospital is complemented by an adjacent third plot, which offers potential for a building spanning up to 855,000 square feet.

View of 1002 S Racine Avenue at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by Moody Nolan and LBBA

1002 S Racine Passes Third Floor in Little Italy

7:45 am on October 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction on the six-story mixed-use building at 1002 S Racine Avenue in Little Italy has reached the third floor. This new construction is a collaboration between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority, part of the Roosevelt Square Phase 3B plan. This phase encompasses three mixed-income apartment buildings and the new National Museum of Public Housing.

Construction Nears Completion for 1431 W Taylor Street in Little Italy

7:30 am on October 28, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction is nearly complete at 1431 W Taylor Street in Little Italy. Led by real estate investor and hotelier Jonathan Gordon, the existing structure has been converted into a 35-room hotel with retail space on the ground floor.

National Public Housing Museum rendering

National Public Housing Museum Continues Renovation in Little Italy

7:45 am on October 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

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.

View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

1257 W Roosevelt Road Continues to Rise in Little Italy

7:45 am on October 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy has now reached its fourth floor, with Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority overseeing the development. The six-story mixed-use structure is part of the broader Roosevelt Square Phase 3B project, which includes three other buildings. This project offers a combination of homes, shops, and the soon-to-open National Museum of Public Housing. Once finished, Roosevelt Square will have 2,441 housing units for both single and multi-family living.

Full Permit Clears For 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy

7:00 am on September 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Following a preliminary foundation and basement permit this past June, a full construction permit has been granted for a commercial building at 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy. The new structure will come with retail, offices, and a rooftop deck, spanning a total of 48,000 square feet. The project is currently under the development by 4S Bay Partners and was formerly the site of the St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church. The office units will cater predominantly to community service entities and nonprofit institutions.

Terracotta Exterior In full View at UIC Computer Design and Learning Center

7:30 am on September 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The exterior facade work of the new Computer Design Research and Learning Center at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), located at 900 W Taylor Street in Little Italy, is nearing exterior completion. The five-story educational addition will seamlessly connect with the pre-existing Science and Engineering Labs building, further augmenting UIC’s capabilities in its computer science curriculum and associated research endeavors.

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