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629 West Lake, 135 North Desplaines March 2026 construction updates

Chicago Common Construction Continues Progress On Two West Loop Residential Buildings

7:30 am on April 1, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Two residential developments from Continuum Real Estate Brokers and their general contractor Chicago Common Construction continue to progress one block apart in the West Loop. At the corner of North Desplaines and West Lake Streets, 629 West Lake has moved into the brickwork stage for its exteriors. One block south on the southeast corner of North Desplaines and West Randolph Streets, 135 North Desplaines has reached its second story. Both buildings involve a third member of the team, design architect Axios Architects.

Three Issued Permits Mean 566 West Van Buren May Now Begin Construction

7:00 am on March 29, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A tower crane permit was issued for the residential building at 566 West Van Buren Street in the West Loop on March 12. Of course, construction can’t begin with just the permission for a crane. But not to worry. Last week, both the foundation/superstructure permit and the full building permit came through the data portal, allowing work to begin on the project from Riverside Investment & Development.

Plan Commission Approves Residential Development In West Loop

7:45 am on March 20, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the residential proposal at 1201 West Kinzie Street in the West Loop. Located at the corner of North Racine Avenue, the development will replace a vacant lot bounded by Metra tracks to the south. Efforts are being led by LG Group in partnership with Dirk Denison Architects.

March 12 Delivers Two New Tower Crane Permits To Chicago

7:30 am on March 14, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A pair of tower crane permits came through for Chicago on March 12, a small sign that this could be a busier year for large construction projects in the city than what we’ve seen the past couple years. Both cranes will erect residential buildings: one on the Near South Side, and one in the West Loop.

Rendering of 1016 West Jackson Boulevard by Eckenhoff Saunders

Pending Permits On West Jackson Boulevard Could Mean Another Residential Tower Is Imminent

7:00 am on March 6, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A trio of permits for the 1000 block of West Jackson Boulevard in the West Loop are a good sign that a construction start could be just around the corner for 1016 West Jackson. A 380-unit apartment tower from Mavrek Development, referenced on their website as 1000 West Jackson, was approved for the site by the Chicago Plan Commission and the City Council back in summer 2024.

Plans Revealed For Condominiums In West Loop

7:45 am on March 2, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 1282 West Washington Boulevard in the West Loop. Located mid-block between North Ada Street and North Elizabeth Street, the proposal would replace an existing one-story commercial building on the western end of the neighborhood.

Caisson Work Is Underway For 135 North Desplaines In The West Loop

7:30 am on February 24, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Barely a month after a permit for 50 residential units was issued and the surface parking lot fenced off, they’re drilling and filling caissons at 135 North Desplaines in the West Loop. “They” is Chicago Common Partners, who are erecting this building for Continuum Real Estate Brokers, just as they are a block north at 629 West Lake.

Plan Commission Approves 1338 West Lake Street In West Loop

7:45 am on February 20, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved updated plans for the mixed-use development at 1338 West Lake Street in the West Loop. Located at the corner of North Ada Street, the project has been in the…

168 North Clinton Street demolition permitted

Demolition Permit Issued For Loft Office Building At 168 North Clinton Street In West Loop

7:30 am on February 19, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The six-story brick and timber loft office building 168 North Clinton Street in the West Loop was permitted for demolition on January 22. Built in 1889, the structure’s first floor served as the Haymarket Branch of the United States Postal Service in recent years, before closing in 2021.

New Pending Permits For 566 West Van Buren Indicate Floor, Parking Reductions

7:30 am on February 12, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A pair of pending permits in the Chicago Data Portal give reason for hope that 566 West Van Buren is about to come to life. The residential project in the West Loop from Riverside Investment & Development stalled after it appeared ready to kick off construction back in 2022.

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