Construction appears to have halted at 1630 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. Located just south of the intersection with E 16th Street, we covered the project in January as crews began foundation and piling work. The proposal is being led by CMK Companies with local architecture firm Pappageorge Haymes working on its design and Clark Construction on its execution.
Executives from the White Sox and Bears are advocating for public assistance to secure funding for new stadiums. The White Sox are pursuing state funding for a new stadium in the South Loop, while the Bears are exploring financing options for a new stadium south of Soldier Field on Chicago’s lakefront.
As pre-leasing continues, final touches are being made to the facade of 1000 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. This 74-story residential project, known as 1000M, stands at 805 feet and is located opposite Grant Park. The tower has been developed by Time Equities, JK Equities, and Oak Capital, with architectural design by Jahn/ and interior design by Kara Mann Design. There will be a total of 738 apartments, ranging from studios priced at $2,075 per month to four-bedroom penthouses starting at $14,470 per month.
Foundation work has begun for a new 12-story mixed-use building at 1730 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop. Replacing a former parking lot, the new project will yield 110 apartment units and an 80-car garage on the first and second floors. There will also be ground-floor commercial retail.
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.
