Near West Side

Aerial View of Damen CTA Green Line Station. Rendering by Perkins + Will

Damen Green Line Station Shows Off Progress in Near West Side

7:30 am on December 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is making notable strides in the construction of the new Damen Green Line Station, located at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. This significant infrastructure project, initially proposed in 2017, had encountered delays and cost increases, raising its value to $80.2 million. The station will occupy a previously vacant site at the intersection with N Damen Avenue, reinstating rail service to a location that had lost its original station back in 1948.

2042 W Washington Boulevard, via Google Maps

Residential Building Approved At 2042 W Washington Boulevard In Near West Side

7:00 am on December 1, 2023 By Max Gillespie

The City of Chicago has issued permits for a new residential development at 2042 W Washington Boulevard in Near West Side. The permit for this project, submitted under the self-certification program on August 14, was approved on November 27, following a 105-day review period.

Checking in on 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Near West Side

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

With demolition now complete and a full permit issued this past September, the planned commercial building at 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Near West Side is currently awaiting foundation work to begin. The property, developed by 4S Bay Partners, was previously occupied by the St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church. Designed by BauerLatoza Studio, the replacing building features a modern metal and glass exterior with distinct, color-varied cylindrical sections.

Training Facility for Chicago Fire Football Club Continues Foundation Work at Addams/Medill Park

7:30 am on November 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction is quickly advancing for the Chicago Fire Football Club’s new 30-acre training facility at 1434 S Loomis Street in the Near West Side. Designed by Crawford Architects, this 30-acre project will revitalize a mostly unused part of Addams/Medill Park, a site where four CHA complexes once stood until 2007.

CTA Blue Line Track Work Completed In The Near West Side

7:30 am on October 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

Major track work has been completed for the first portion of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild project from the Chicago Transit Authority. The multi-phase project was announced earlier this summer as part of a greater effort to reduce slow zones along the line and improve passenger experience. The work itself was led by the CTA and will continue with the complete reconstruction of the Racine station.

City Council Approves Fifth Third Arena Expansion In Near West Side

7:30 am on October 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Replacing a vacant lot adjacent to the existing building, the new structure was approved by the Plan Commission earlier this year as well. The development comes directly from Chicago Blackhawks who are working with Kansas City-based Generator Studio on its design.

2046 W Washington Boulevard via Google Maps

Permit Issued for 2046 W Washington Boulevard in Near West Side

7:00 am on October 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new three-story residential development located at 2046 W Washington Boulevard in Near West Side. The project will come with three units in total and come with a basement level. This development will replace what is currently a vacant lot. Washington Owner LLC is the official owner of the upcoming project.

140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

Grayscale Facade Paneling Progesses at 140 N Ashland Avenue in Near West Side

7:45 am on September 27, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The development at 140 North Ashland Avenue is advancing, with fiber cement installation now well underway for this 12-story mixed-use project in the Near West Side. Marquette Companies, the developer, has combined this new structure with a pre-existing five-story brick building from the 1920s on its southern boundary. Upon completion, the building will contain 210 apartments above retail establishments on the ground level.

Permits Issued For CTA Blue Line Racine Station Reconstruction

7:30 am on August 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial permits have been issued and renderings revealed for the upcoming reconstruction of the CTA Blue Line Racine station at 418 S Racine Avenue in the Near West Side. The project is part of the first phase of the larger Blue Line reconstruction currently underway, replacing much of the existing tracks we see today. The work is being led by the CTA with local firm Ross Barney Architects working on its design.

Plan Commission Approves Fifth Third Arena Expansion In Near West Side

7:30 am on August 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Originally revealed earlier this year, the new construction will rise adjacent to the existing training center and replace a vacant lot. The development comes directly from Chicago Blackhawks with Kansas City-based Generator Studio on its design.

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