South Chicago

City Celebrates Two Years Of Invest South/West

7:45 am on February 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are celebrating two years of the Invest South/West initiative across the city. The program launched in 2019 with $750 million in public funding for projects across 12 commercial corridors in 10 south- and west-side communities aimed at creating jobs, improving safety, and providing housing options. With many winners announced in the last two years, the projects have also spurred plenty of private developments in areas being reinvigorated by the program.

SPLAM Timber Pavilion Prototype Completes at EPIC Academy in South Chicago

7:30 am on September 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

This week, Chicago YIMBY had the opportunity to tour a new construction prototype known as SPLAM (short for “SPatial LAMinated timber”), built as part of the 2021 Chicago Architectural Biennial. The single-story piece is located at EPIC Academy’s South Shore campus in South Chicago. The exact address for the project is 8255 S Houston Avenue, the same address as EPIC Academy.

Lawndale Redefined. Rendering by Wight & Company

Invest South/West Initiative Selects Four Winners for South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City RFP Sites

7:30 am on August 25, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The City of Chicago’s Invest South/West Initiative has selected winners for the next four RFP sites in Chicago. Located in four neighborhoods, the sites are located in South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City.

Permits Issued for 9128 S Burley Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on August 16, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a new two-story residential building situated at 9128 S Burley Avenue in South Chicago. Claretian Associates Inc. is the filing owner, whose plans comprise of two dwellings atop a basement level. Much of the construction has already taken place, with the main exterior frame having been built in 2008 under a now-voided permit.

Permits Issued for 9230 S Brandon Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on June 8, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Permits have been issued for a two-story residential building at 9230 S Brandon Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood. Claretian Associates Inc. is the owner behind the projects, whose plans indicate two units and a basement. The building was already partially complete, with the shell and core built in 2008 under a separate permit. This other permit had been filed by a separate owner and was originally meant to house just one unit.

Permits Issued for 8516 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on April 1, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for a single-story masonry building at 8516 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago. Forte Holdings LLC is the owner of the building, whose plans for the former car dealership have not yet been revealed. The lot is zoned for C2-2 Motor Vehicle Related Commercial District, which permits a wider range of business types than B1-designated districts, well as apartments above the ground floor. C2-2 also allows for a floor area ratio of 2.2, by which any new building may have up to 2.2 times more square footage than the containing lot.

8401 S Saginaw Avenue (Great Lakes Academy)

Renovation Permits Issued for Great Lakes Academy Church at 8401 S Saginaw Avenue in South Chicago

7:00 am on January 5, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued for an existing church building that lies on the premises of the Great Lakes Academy charter school, located at 8401 S Saginaw Avenue in South Chicago. As the occupying owner, Great Lakes Academy plans to convert the 17,000-square-foot structure and its 15,000-square-foot basement to a gymnasium, cafeteria, and full-service kitchen. The issued permit also indicates a new single-story, 4,000-square-foot structure, as well as a partial renovation of the existing school building.

Development Concepts for 3400-18 W Ogden Avenue. Diagrams by StudioGang

DPD Issues Request for Proposals for Four Sites in INVEST South/West Neighborhoods

7:30 am on December 12, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

With approval from the Community Development Commission, the Chicago Department of Planning & Development has issued four Request for Proposals for sites across neighborhoods in southern and western Chicago, as part of the INVEST South/West initiative. The four sites are located in Bronzeville, North Lawndale, New City, and South Chicago.

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