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Lost Legends #5: Grand Central Station in South Loop

7:45 am on April 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Chicago once had its own Grand Central Station, a proud and bustling hub of railway activity, now existing only in the annals of history. The magnificent South Loop structure, designed by a renowned architect and boasting a rich past, was eventually overshadowed by its more famous counterparts. This latest installment in our series delves into the story of this lost legend, exploring its history, the vision of its architect, its demolition, and its present day incarnation.

New Data Center Plans Revealed for 321 E 21st Street in South Loop

7:45 am on April 16, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Digital Realty has presented a modified proposal for a data center at 321 E 21st Street, situated at the intersection of 21st & Calumet in South Loop. This project will occupy a currently empty plot next to the developer’s functioning data center at 350 E Cermak Road.

Residential Development Proposed for 1225 S Indiana Avenue in South Loop

7:45 am on March 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new residential development is in the proposal phase for 1225 S Indiana Avenue in South Loop. The privately-funded project, dubbed Parkway Residences, will replace a vacant grass lot with a five-story building containing 100 for-rent dwelling units. In collaboration with unknown developer, 2RZ Architecture has envisioned the low-rise structure to include landscaped terraces, a club room, a fitness room, a sprawling rooftop terrace, and an accompanying public park. The heavily landscaped grounds have been conceived by the landscape architecture firm Blue Stem Design.

1000M Begins to Rise Above South Loop Skyline

7:45 am on March 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper at 1000 S Michigan Avenue in South Loop, is now approaching the 620-foot roofline of the nearby Sentral Chicago Avenue. Set to rise 805 feet to its pinnacle and 789 feet to its roofline, the tower is a joint venture by JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals. The building will house 738 rental apartments, a pivot from the initially planned 506 condominium units.

The Reed Wraps Up Facade at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop

7:45 am on March 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work has now completed for The Reed, a 41-story residential tower at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop. Developed by Lendlease, the 447-foot-tall tower comprises 440 units, including 216 condominiums and 224 apartments, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom options ranging in size from 630 to 1,670 square feet. Prices range from the low $400,000s to $1.4 million.

Facade Finishes Up at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop

7:45 am on February 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Final cladding is wrapping up for a new 30-story apartment building at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop. CMK Companies, the developer behind the project, has announced that the tower has reached its full height of 350 feet, bringing 350 new residences to the area.

1000M Passes 400-Foot Mark in South Loop

7:45 am on January 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Continuing its rapid ascension, structural work is now past the 400-foot mark for 1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper in South Loop. At 788 feet in height, the project is being developed by JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals. Pivoting from the 506 condominium units originally planned, the residences will now comprise 738 rental apartments.

1400 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

1400 S Wabash Tops Out in South Loop

7:45 am on January 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The superstructure has reached its full 350-foot height for 1400 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop, where CMK Companies is developing a 30-story apartment tower. Replacing a long-vacant former parking lot, the tower will help bolster the outer edge of South Loop’s skyline while adding 350 new residences to the area. There will also be a retail component with storefront along Wabash Avenue. The residential lobby, meanwhile, will be located around the corner along a new driveway extending off of 14th street.

424 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Land Purchased For Mixed-Use Development In South Loop

7:30 am on January 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

A land purchase has been executed for the mixed-use development at 424 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. With a mid-block location between E Van Buren Street and E Congress Parkway, the future structure will replace a vacant lot most commonly used as a surface parking lot for the surrounding businesses. The team at DAC Developments, which is being led by Adam Rezko, is working with local firm Pappageorge Haymes on its design.

1000M is Chicago’s Second Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

In second place in Chicago’s year-end countdown is 1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper in South Loop. The 788-foot-tall tower is now rapidly ascending and beginning to leave its mark on the south end of the Chicago skyline. The joint project between JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals promises to consist of a total of 738 rental units located at 1000 S Michigan Avenue.

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