Near West Side

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.

Permit Issued for 2528 W Monroe Street in Near West Side

7:00 am on August 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 2528 W Monroe Street in the Near West Side. The project will feature a three-story frame building, providing a total of three dwelling units and three concrete parking pads. The owner of the project is listed as JRD LLC – 2530.

First Phase Of Blue Line Reconstruction Announced By CTA

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

The Chicago Transit Authority has announced the partial reconstruction of the Forest Park Blue Line Branch within the Near West Side. The work will take place in two-phases and span from the LaSalle station in the east to the Illinois Medical District station in the west, eventually future phases will rebuild the entirety of the branch while making it fully accessible. The work is being led by the CTA and will be completed by the fall.

Groundbreaking Held For Westhaven Park IID in Near West Side

7:30 am on July 11, 2023 By Ian Achong

An official groundbreaking has been held for the mixed-use development at 1959 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. Located on the intersection with N Damen Avenue adjacent to the CTA tracks and upcoming Damen Green Line station, the project dubbed Westhaven Park IID is the final phase of the greater Westhaven Park development near the United Center. Developers Brinshore Development, The Michaels Organization, and the Chicago Housing Authority worked with local firm Landon Bone Baker on its design.

Further Details Revealed For Fifth Third Arena Expansion

7:30 am on July 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

Further details have been revealed for the next expansion phase for the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Sitting on the corner with W Jackson Boulevard and just north of the Eisenhower, plans for the redevelopment of the greater site were revealed earlier this year with a future residential component. The Chicago Blackhawks themselves are leading the proposal for the enlarged training facility being designed by Kansas City-based Generator Studio.

Details Revealed For Fifth Third Arena Expansion in Near West Side

7:45 am on June 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

Potential details have been revealed for the full build-out of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Located on the southeastern corner with W Jackson Boulevard and bound by the Eisenhower to the south, the multi-phase plan will eventually replace a vacant lot just west of the arena. The overall plan is being led and developed by the Chicago Blackhawks as they seek to begin with an arena expansion.

Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In Near West Side

7:30 am on June 21, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 116-138 S Paulina Street in the Near West Side. Located on the northwest corner with W Adams Street and bound by the CTA Pink Line tracks to the west, the proposal will replace a vacant lot bound by a surface parking lot to the north. Now City Church Chicago is moving forward with plans for a multi-phase complex in the works for multiple years, though no architect has been mentioned.

140 N Ashland Now Topped Out in Near West Side

7:30 am on May 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Located in the Near West Side neighborhood along Union Park, the structure and outer walls for 140 N Ashland Avenue have now reached their full height. This 12-story mixed-use building planned by developer Marquette Companies will integrate with a 1920s era, five-story brick structure on its southern side. Once complete, the complex will feature 210 apartment units above ground-level retail spaces.

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