West Town

Demolition Permits Issued for 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town

Demolition permits were issued on Thursday to remove a masonry residence and a detached garage located at 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. The owner is listed as Volo Holdings. We previously reported on permits issued for a multi-unit building that will include two total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck with pergolas, front and rear decks, and a detached two-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck.

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Plan Commission Approves NOMA Mixed-Use Development In West Town

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a large new mixed-use development using various lots in West Town. Spread across a total of five lots predominantly centered around the intersection of W Grand Avenue and N Union Avenue, the project looks to feed off of the upcoming demand created by the nearby casino as well as the growing West Loop neighborhood within walking distance. The multi-phase proposal is being led by Fulton Market stalwart Shapack Partners which partnered with local firm Eckenhoff Saunders and New York-based ODA, known for their deconstructed style.

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New Permits Issued for 831 N Maplewood Avenue in West Town

New permits have been issued for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 831 N Maplewood Avenue in West Town. The owner is listed as 831 N Maplewood LLC and plans indicate that the project will include three total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck, front and rear decks, and a detached three-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The property site is currently occupied by a multi-residence building.

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Inspire West Town

Facade Underway for Inspire West Town at 1140 W Erie Street

Extensive facade Installation can be seen for an eight-story mixed-use development known as “Inspire West Town,” located at 1140 W Erie Street in the West Town neighborhood. Bond Companies is the developer behind the project, which will provide both ground-level commercial space and 113 total apartments. There will be both on- and off-site affordable housing, with six on-site units and 17 that are being subsidized elsewhere in the vicinity. Unit sizes will fall between one- and three-bedrooms, with overhanging private balconies attached to select units.

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