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Lost Legends #9: Chicago’s Central Station in South Loop

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

Chicago’s Central Station, once a hub of vibrant activity, represents a significant chapter in American railway history. Constructed in 1893, the station was designed by esteemed architect Bradford L. Gilbert to accommodate the traffic demands of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Located near Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue, the station’s strategic position was instrumental for moving people and goods within the city and beyond. Notably, there was another dismantled passenger station known as Grand Central Station, which was highlighted in a previous Lost Legends article.

Sale Announced For Parcel Next To NEMA In South Loop

7:30 am on August 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for the sale of the parcel of land at 1201 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. Located directly on the corner with E Roosevelt Road and adjacent to the NEMA Chicago skyscraper, the large lot was most recently envisioned as a slightly taller version of NEMA itself. Now Miami-based developer Crescent Heights has hired the local office of CBRE to sell the property according to Crain’s.

Updated Renderings Revealed For Canal Station In South Loop

7:30 am on August 7, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated renderings have been revealed for the renovation for the structure dubbed Canal Station at 801 S Canal Street in the South Loop. The massive building is located on the southeastern corner with W Polk Street just south of the Old Post Office, thus the property’s new owners hope to cash in on the area’s growing appeal for office relocations in recent years. Developers 601W Companies and The Telos Group are behind the project and are working with SCB on its design.

1000M Tops Out in South Loop

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

The 73-story residential skyscraper, 1000M, located in South Loop at 1000 S Michigan Avenue, has now officially topped out. This 805-foot-tall project is a collaboration between JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals, with an original proposal for 506 condominium units. However, the plan has since been altered to a rental building housing 738 apartments.

New Entrance Takes Shape at Canal Station Redevelopment in South Loop

7:30 am on July 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Punctuated by the new main entryway, renovation progress continues at the existing 801 S Canal Street, known as Canal Station, a five-story building located in the South Loop neighborhood. This redevelopment project, led by 601W Companies and The Telos Group, is transforming the building from a single-tenant office structure to a multi-use facility.

Equipment Now On Site for 633 S LaSalle Street in South Loop

7:30 am on July 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Following the issuance of a full permit at the beginning of the year, construction equipment can now be seen at 633 S LaSalle Street in South Loop. Developed by The Collective, the 18-story residential building is slated to rise on the former grounds of a surface parking lot, introducing a co-living model across 117 apartment suites and 381 beds.

City Council Approves Affordable Housing Development at 1800 S Michigan and 1801 S Wabash in South Loop

7:45 am on July 10, 2023 By Jack Crawford

South Loop is poised for another step in its southward density push following City Council approval of a new two-building affordable residential development.

1400 S Wabash Finalizes Park and Exterior Construction in South Loop

7:45 am on July 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Final landscaping and metalwork are in progress at 1400 S Wabash Avenue. The 30-story, 350-foot tower, developed by Lendlease, will provide 299 rental units and ground-floor retail space to the South Loop neighborhood.

The Reed at Southbank Opens to First Apartment Residents in South Loop

7:45 am on June 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Reed at Southbank, a 41-story residential building located at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop, has opened. Lendlease developed this 447-foot tower, which forms part of the broader four-building project known as “Southbank.” The Southbank project was divided from the Riverline development planned by CMK to the south, and it also includes an extended Riverwalk and a central urban park.

Full Construction Permit Issued for 633 S LaSalle in South Loop

7:30 am on June 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

New York-based developer, The Collective, has obtained a full permit for its 18-story residential project at 633 S LaSalle Street. This development, set to replace a previous surface parking lot, will introduce a co-living model to the South Loop neighborhood.

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