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Discovery Partners Institute Begins Accepting Construction Bids at The 78 Megadevelopment

7:30 am on March 12, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The Illinois Capital Development Board is now accepting bids for the construction of the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) headquarters, a key component of the University of Illinois System’s Illinois Innovation Network. The state-of-the-art facility will be located within The 78, a 62-acre development along the Chicago River, on a 1.5-acre site donated by developer Related Midwest.

Photos Show Concrete Pour for 400 Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville

7:45 am on March 6, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The construction of 400 Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville has recently advanced with a significant concrete pour, involving 250 truckloads delivering nine million pounds of concrete. The 72-story, 858-foot-tall tower is currently the tallest building under construction in the city and will be built on the site of the canceled Chicago Spire project. This first phase of a dual-skyscraper development by Related Midwest will span 1.1 million square feet and house 635 apartments, including 127 affordable housing units. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s Chicago office is leading the building’s design, with input from architect David Childs and the interior design by MAWD. The exterior features an interpretation of the iconic “Chicago Window” and incorporates a metal and glass facade with various setbacks, resulting in a distinctive sail-like shape.

Further Renderings And Details Revealed For New Sox Stadium In The 78

7:45 am on February 10, 2024 By Ian Achong

Formal renderings have been revealed along with new details for the proposed White Sox stadium within The 78. Located on the massive 62-acre vacant lot along the Chicago River and near the South Loop, the team will relocate from their current home at Guaranteed Rate Field near Bridgeport. The proposal is being led by the team and developer Related Midwest with an undisclosed architect.

1357 W Roosevelt Road Nearly Topped Out in Little Italy

7:30 am on February 3, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Earlier this week, we covered 1257 W Roosevelt Road, a new residential building in Little Italy. This building is part of the broader Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, a collaboration between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority. Today’s article focuses on 1357 W Roosevelt Road, a similarly-designed structure located one block west and also part of this phase of the master plan. Having now reached the fifth floor in exterior construction, this six-story project will house 70 apartment units.

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

1257 W Roosevelt Reaches Full Height in Little Italy

7:30 am on February 1, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Having reached its full height of six stories, the ongoing construction at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy represents a collaborative effort between Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). This residential project forms part of the larger Roosevelt Square Phase 3B development, which features a variety of housing options, retail spaces, and the soon-to-open National Museum of Public Housing. The Roosevelt Square masterplan aims to offer a total of 2,441 housing units, including both multifamily and single-family structures.

White Sox Discuss Potential Stadium at The 78 Megadevelopment in South Loop

7:45 am on January 19, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly in discussions with Mayor Brandon Johnson and developer Related Midwest over a potential new baseball stadium within ‘The 78’, a 62-acre mixed-use development project in South Loop. The long-underdeveloped plot has undergone multiple iterations in recent years for a sprawling new neighborhood with residential and office buildings, public spaces such as parks and promenades, and most recently the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute, with its construction expected to begin this year.

Tower Crane Permit Issued for 400 N Lake Shore Drive As Financing Is Secured

7:45 am on January 18, 2024 By Ian Achong

Financing has been secured and the tower crane permit has now been issued for the first phase of 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. The project was originally revealed in 2018 and has seen multiple revisions prior to now, with the new tower replacing the long-term vacant site and hole left behind by the Chicago Spire. The two-phase development is being led by Related Midwest with architecture-firm SOM working on its design.

National Public Housing Museum Continues Structural Renovation in Little Italy

7:30 am on January 6, 2024 By Jack Crawford

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.

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

1002 S Racine Avenue Continues Ascent in Little Italy

7:45 am on January 5, 2024 By Jack Crawford

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

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