City Council Approves Affordable Housing Development In Lower West Side

The Chicago City Council has approved the affordable housing development at 2136 S Ashland Avenue in the Lower West Side. Sitting north of the intersection with W Cermak Road across the street from Benito Juarez High School, the proposal will replace a long-time vacant lot. ‘Casa Yucatan’ is being developed by The Resurrection Project with local-architecture firm DesignBridge providing the design.

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Permit Issued for 1842 W Iowa Street in East Village

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building located at 1842 W Iowa Street in West Town’s East Village. The project will feature a three-story building housing two dwelling units with a basement. Additional features of the design include a rear deck with stairs accessible from the 1st and 2nd stories, a rear stair leading to the 3rd story, a rooftop deck, a trellis, and a rooftop stair enclosure. This structure will replace a three-story frame residence.

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Plans Revealed For Fern Hill Development In Old Town

Plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1610 N LaSalle Drive in Old Town. Located on the intersection with W North Avenue, the multi-site project was originally announced in 2021 centered around the Moody Church Auditorium. Chicago-based developer Fern Hill is behind the proposal, however it will appear the team from David Adjaye is no longer involved in the design with GREC Architects taking over.

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Permit Issued for 1700 S Wabash Avenue in South Loop

A construction permit has been issued for a new South Loop development at 1700 South Wabash Avenue. Developed by CMK Companies, the new nine-story residential building, with a height of 115 feet, is set to house 37 residential units. These units will include 11 studios, 10 one-bedrooms, 14 two-bedrooms, and two three-bedrooms on the top floor with private terraces. In compliance with city regulations, 20 percent of these units will be designated as affordable.

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