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White Sox Discuss Potential Stadium at The 78 Megadevelopment in South Loop

7:45 am on January 19, 2024 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly in discussions with Mayor Brandon Johnson and developer Related Midwest over a potential new baseball stadium within ‘The 78’, a 62-acre mixed-use development project in South Loop. The long-underdeveloped plot has undergone multiple iterations in recent years for a sprawling new neighborhood with residential and office buildings, public spaces such as parks and promenades, and most recently the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute, with its construction expected to begin this year.

Site of 1630 S Wabash Avenue, via Google Maps

Piling Begins for 1630 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop

7:45 am on January 13, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work has begun for a 12-story building at 1630 South Wabash Avenue in South Loop, with pilings now being installed. This mixed-use development by CMK Companies, replacing a vacant lot directly east of the CTA tracks, will feature 149 rental units above ground-floor retail. A permit for the foundation and partial superstructure was issued in late October, followed by the issuance of the full permit in early December.

801 S Canal Finalizes Renovation in South Loop

7:45 am on January 3, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Renovations have wrapped up for Canal Station, a six-story building located at 801 S Canal Street in the South Loop. Situated near the intersection of W Polk Street and Canal Street, close to the Old Post Office, the building is characterized by its orange-painted makeover and other interior/exterior updates. The property is managed by 601W Companies, and its leasing is handled by The Telos Group, with the architectural redesign being overseen by Solomon Cordwell Buenz.

1000M Takes Second Place in Countdown Two Years In A Row

7:45 am on December 30, 2023 By Ian Achong

Taking the second place in our 2023 countdown is the residential tower at 1000 S Michigan in the South Loop. Years in the making, 1000M as it is known, was originally proposed as a much taller stepped box design which was refined and shortened prior to its groundbreaking. The project is being developed by Time Equities, Inc., JK Equities, and Oak Capital, with Jahn/ Architecture working on the design.

Site of 1730 S Wabash Avenue, via Google Maps

Foundation Construction Permits Issued For 1730 S Wabash Avenue In South Loop

7:00 am on December 26, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Construction permits have been issued for the foundation and ground-breaking of 1730 S Wabash Avenue, a new 12-story building in South Loop. The permit, which was submitted on June 28, 2022, was approved on December 21, 2023, after a 541-day review process.

424 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

424 S Wabash Avenue Breaks Into Ninth Place On Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

Breaking into the ninth place on 2023’s year-end countdown in the mixed-use development at 424 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. Located on the corner of E Van Buren Street and S Wasbash Avenue, the project is expected to break ground soon as it received its initial permits earlier this month. The development is being led by DAC Developments with The Sonder Group, partnering with Chicago-based Pappageorge Haymes Partners on its design.

633 S LaSalle Street Ranks 13th In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

Climbing into the 13th place in the 2023 countdown is the mixed-use development at 633 S LaSalle Street in the South Loop. Located just south of the intersection with W Harrison Street and across the street from the LaSalle station tracks, the building replaces a vacant lot within the small neighborhood. The project is being led by London-based developer The Collective with Fitzgerald Associates and Berkelhamer Architects working on its design.

Permits Issued For 1630 S Wabash Avenue In The South Loop

7:00 am on December 13, 2023 By Max Gillespie

The City of Chicago has issued construction permits for 1630 S Wabash Avenue, a 12-story residential building in the South Loop. Permits were issued on December 5, after a 188-day review period.

1723 S Michigan Avenue Claims 24th Place in South Loop

7:45 am on December 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is currently in progress at 1723 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop neighborhood, ranking as the 24th project in our year-end countdown of tallest construction developments. Under development by CMK Companies, the 13-story residential building will provide 149 apartment units and a parking garage with capacity for 98 vehicles.

1630 S Wabash Avenue Takes 25th Spot In 2023 Countdown

7:45 am on December 7, 2023 By Ian Achong

Climbing to the 25th place on our 2023 countdown is the residential development at 1630 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. Located just south of the intersection with E 16th Street, the project replaces a long-time vacant lot across the street from Anderson Park. Though no formal renderings have been revealed, it is being led by CMK Companies with Pappageorge Haymes serving as the designer.

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