West Town

Plan Commission Approves NOMA Mixed-Use Development In West Town

7:45 am on October 22, 2022 By Ian Achong

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.

New Permits Issued for 831 N Maplewood Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on October 19, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

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.

Excavation Begins for Six-Story Residential Building in West Town

7:30 am on September 27, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now underway on a new six-story mixed-use building at 613 N Ogden Avenue in West Town. Planned by Urban Edge Group, the building will include nine apartment spaces above ground-level retail. There will also be 11 parking spaces housed within a garage in its base, as well as an elevator.

Facade Underway for Inspire West Town at 1140 W Erie Street

7:30 am on September 20, 2022 By Jack Crawford

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.

New Permit Issued for 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on September 15, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued Tuesday for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town. The lot is currently occupied by a one-story single-family home. The owner is listed as The Volo Holdings LLC and plans indicate that the project 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. The property site is currently occupied by a frame residence.

New Permits Issued for 2017 W Crystal Street in West Town

7:00 am on September 3, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued Tuesday for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 2017 W Crystal Street in West Town. The lot is currently occupied by a one-story single-family home. The owner is listed as The Alverna Group and plans indicate that the project 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. The property site is currently occupied by a masonry building.

Demolition Permits Issued for 2651 W Cortez Street in West Town

7:00 am on August 29, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits have been issued for the removal of a two-story multi-unit residential building located at 2651 W Cortez Street in West Town. The owner has been listed as 2651 W Cortez LLC. According to the permit, Dexco Corporation will be acting as the demolition contractor for this removal. Given the recency of permits issued, no future construction plans have yet been made public.

Funding Secured For Community Center And School In West Town

7:30 am on August 22, 2022 By Ian Achong

New funding has been secured for the Esperanza Community Services center at 520 N Marshfield Avenue in West Town. Located just west of the intersection with W Grand Avenue, the funds will go towards the repair and maintenance of their existing multi-building campus. The grant was just approved last month and is coming from the Community Development Program, part of the city’s pandemic recovery initiative which gave money to 80 other proposals.

Rendering of Morton Salt Works redevelopment. Rendering courtesy of Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Morton Salt Entertainment Redevelopment Opens to Public along North Branch Corridor

7:45 am on August 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The redeveloped Morton Salt warehouse complex has opened to the public along the Chicago River’s North Branch corridor. The new office and entertainment complex within the shell of the former factory in West Town is a project by a development partnership between R2 Companies, Blue Star Properties, and Skydeck.

City Council Approves 2405 W Grand Avenue in West Town

7:30 am on August 8, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The Chicago City Council has approved a rezoning for 2405 W Grand Avenue in West Town. The property is mostly vacant, home to a single billboard and is bound by W Grand Avenue to the north and N Western Avenue to the east. The billboard will be removed to make way for the development that has been planned by RDM Companies.

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