River North

311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

311 W Huron Preps for Imminent Groundbreaking in River North

7:45 am on May 29, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is set to begin in early June for a 16-story commercial building at 311 W Huron Street in River North. This retail and office building has been planned by North Wells Capital. This past February, the developer secured an $88 million lease with the anchor tenant Spins, who will occupy 48,000 square feet within the top three floors. The 226-foot-tall edifice will replace a former parking lot just west of the elevated CTA L tracks.

Crane Removed from Salesforce Tower Chicago at 333 Wolf Point Plaza in River North

7:45 am on May 16, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Now standing its final height of 850 feet, the 60-story Salesforce Tower in River North has now removed its tower crane. Well on track to reach completion by next year, this glassy skyscraper at 333 Wolf Point Plaza will be the city’s 17th tallest skyscraper. It will also mark the final installment in a three-part megadevelopment by Hines known as Wolf Point. Located at the confluence of the Chicago River, this scheme also includes a 500-foot apartment tower known as Wolf Point West, as well as a 679-foot apartment tower dubbed Wolf Point East.

LG Development’s “HUGO” Gets Ready to Rise in River North

7:45 am on March 25, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is progressing on HUGO, LG Development‘s two-building development located at 751 N Hudson Avenue and 411 W Chicago Avenue in River North. The two nine-story buildings will be nearly adjacent to one another, separated by an existing low-rise masonry building. Combined, the mixed-use edifices will span 230,000 square feet, occupied by 19,000 square feet of mercantile space and 227 apartments.

Steel Nears Pinnacle Height for Salesforce Tower in River North

7:45 am on March 14, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The final steel pieces are being added to Salesforce Tower Chicago, rising 60 stories at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North. This 850-foot-tall skyscraper is the final, and tallest, staple in Hines‘ three-part masterplan known as Wolf Point. With more than a third of its floor area anchored by the tech giant Salesforce, the 1.4 million-square-foot edifice will house primarily offices, below which will be retail and dining within its base.

142 W Erie Street Enters Final Push Toward Completion in River North

7:45 am on March 9, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Since its coverage in the 2021 year-end countdown, further window and railing installation has taken place for Sedgwick Development‘s 142 W Erie Street, formerly known as Bentham Chicago. The 14-story mixed-use building is located River North along the corner of Erie Street and LaSalle Drive, just one block east of the Wells Street restaurant corridor. Prior to the construction, the parcel was occupied by an auto body shop that was demolished in 2016.

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen to Open in Near North Side

7:00 am on March 2, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Chef Gordon Ramsay is quickly returning to Chicago with plans to open a second restaurant following the opening of his popular establishment Gordan Ramsey Burger. Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen will open in the Near North Side neighborhood. This addition will mark four total locations in the US, the first of which is located in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

311 W Huron Lands Key Tenant Deal Ahead of Spring Groundbreaking

7:45 am on February 4, 2022 By Jack Crawford

This week, North Wells Capital secured an $88 million lease for a planned 16-story retail and office building at 311 W Huron Street in River North. The anchor tenant, a market research company known as Spins, will occupy 48,000 square feet along the top three floors.

Construction Commences for HUGO Development in River North

7:45 am on February 2, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Following permit approval from last summer, foundation work can now be seen for LG Development’s HUGO masterplan, which involves the construction of two mid-rise buildings in River North. Located at 751 N Hudson Avenue and 411 W Chicago Avenue, these two mixed-use structures will each stand nine stories and will collectively house 230,000 square feet of programming, made up of roughly 19,000 square feet of retail and 227 apartment dwellings. The two buildings will replace former parking lots, and will be narrowly separated by an existing masonry low-rise building.

61 West Erie Street. Rendering by LG Development Group

61 W Erie Street Switches from Condos to Hospitality in River North

7:30 am on January 26, 2022 By Jack Crawford

With final touches now underway for River North’s six-story 61 W Erie Street, it has been reported that the former condominium development by LG Development will switch in function to a boutique Sonder venue for medium-term stays. The news comes as a bounce back for the hotel industry, with a demand for hospitality-oriented companies like Sonder helping to lead this resurgence.

Renderings Revealed For Merchandise Mart Renovation In River North

7:30 am on January 23, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial renderings have been revealed for a new expansive renovation of the Merchandise Mart at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza in River North. The renovation comes just a few years after it received major updates including new elevators, monumental stairs, and upgrades to other amenity areas. The new work will be led by New York-based developer Vornado Realty Trust who is also planning some residential towers nearby, while the design is led by the local office of Gensler.

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