The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has announced the second round of winners for its Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative. Earlier this year, we covered the first round of winners in Lawndale, where the city subsidized the construction of 99 homes. The program was launched in 2023 following a design competition hosted by the Architecture Center.
A groundbreaking has been held for the affordable mixed-use development at 9200 South Burley Avenue in South Chicago. Located at the corner of East 92nd Street, we last covered the project in the fall when it received partial funding and City Council approval. The new structure will replace a large vacant lot near the Calumet River.
The Thrive Exchange residential development at 7901 South Exchange Avenue in the Cheltenham neighborhood of the South Chicago Community Area has topped out. The six-story affordable housing project received a construction permit on November 27 of last year, and now, less than five months later, concrete for the sixth level was poured last week.
The City of Chicago has issued a permit for a new construction project at 7905 South Exchange Avenue in South Chicago. The permit, which was issued on November 27, was issued through the Direct Developer Services process and currently has fees due.
Updated details have been revealed as the Chicago City Council approves partial funding for the mixed-use development at 9200 S Burley Avenue in South Chicago. The proposal is located on the southwest corner with E 92nd Street not too far from the Calumet River and the 93rd Street station of the Metra Electric line.
