Near North Side

Facade Restoration and New Stair Towers Progress at Lawson House in Near North Side

7:30 am on April 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Exterior work continues to progress on the Victor F. Lawson House, a historic 24-story building at 30 W Chicago Avenue in the Near North Side. Originally designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond and completed in 1931, the former YMCA will be transformed by developer Holsten Real Estate into 408 affordable studio apartments. Since the last article on the project, structural work for the new fire egress and elevator towers has taken shape, while windows and facade restorations continue.

920 N Wells Street in Phase 2 of North Union. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

920 N Wells Nears Completion in Near North Side

7:45 am on April 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Glass and metal installation is now wrapping up for the 21-story 920 N Wells Street in Near North Side. Developed by JDL as part of the massive North Union megadevelopment, this primarily residential mixed-use building is the first step in what will be a $1.3 billion master plan covering several blocks of land previously owned by the Moody Bible Institute.

Foundry at Wendelin Park - Rendering by Fitzgerald Associates Architects

Wendelin Park Nears Completion in Near North Side

7:45 am on April 10, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction on Wendelin Park (formerly known as The Shops at Big Deahl) Phase 2 in Near North Side is nearing its final stages, as Structured Development’s four-building, $250 million project wraps up exterior facade and landscape work. The first phase of the GREC Architects-designed masterplan, a three-story climbing gym called Movement Lincoln Park, is located at the easternmost end of the property. Meanwhile, this nearly-complete second phase is comprised of a small park and three buildings standing 27, 10, and five stories tall.

Permit Issued for 1043 N Rush Street in Near North Side

7:00 am on April 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

L3 Capital has recently secured a permit to build a two-story mixed-use property at 1043 N Rush Street in the Near North Side neighborhood. The upcoming project will be located between E Bellevue Place and E Cedar Street, taking the place of the present two-story structure that is home to Carmine’s.

Updated Details Approved For Residential Development At 330 W Chestnut Street In Near North Side

7:45 am on March 30, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been approved for the residential development at 330 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side. Located on the intersection with N Orleans Street near the upcoming North Union megadevelopment, the project replaces a vacant lot which has served as a parking lot in recent years. Now developers Draper & Kramer and BlitzLake Partners have returned to the Plan Commission after receiving approval last fall, as they are amending the plans designed by FitzGerald Associates.

Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development In Near North Side

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

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 1549 N Fremont Street in the Near North Side. Located just south of the intersection with W North Avenue, the currently vacant lot is surrounded by the multi-story Toyota dealership on its two non-street facing sides. Pitched by the previous developer as an Aloft Hotel, the new team from City Pads Chicago is working with local firm NORR Architects on the low-rise building for the 145- by 184-foot site.

Affordable Redevelopment of Victor F. Lawson House Advances in Near North Side

7:45 am on February 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The affordable housing redevelopment of the 24-story Victor F. Lawson House continues construction work at 30 W Chicago Avenue in the Near North Side. This historic 1931 Art Deco tower was designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond, is having elements of its facade restored, including a full sweep of recently installed windows.

City Council Approves Next Phase Of Parkside Of Old Town Development

7:30 am on January 16, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the next phase of the Parkside of Old Town development in the Near North Side. Coming soon after receiving its approval from the Plan Commission mid-December of 2022, with this the proposal has now cleared all the necessary city hurdles prior to commencing work. Developer Holsten Real Estate is working with the Chicago Housing Authority on the affordable project that is being designed by local firm Landon Bone Baker, who have also done some of the previous phases.

North Union’s 868 N Wells Street Lands 12th Spot in Countdown

7:45 am on December 20, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Coming in at #12 in Chicago’s tallest construction projects is 868 N Wells Street, a 27-story mixed-use building in Near North Side. The tower is the second addition to JDL‘s North Union megadevelopment. This expansive $1.3 billion masterplan encompasses a total of 2.9 million square feet of space, 2,656 residences, a multitude of commercial units, and 100,000 square feet of public areas. This comprehensive plan is designed to bring a variety of resources and amenities to the local community.

1475 N Kingsbury Street Takes 13th in Construction Countdown

7:45 am on December 19, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Number 13 in YIMBY’s year-end countdown is the 27-story mixed-use tower at 1475 N Kingsbury Street, part of Structured Development’s Shops at Big Deahl in Near North Side. At 299 feet in height, the high rise will house a combination of ground-level retail and a total of 327 apartment units.

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