Chicago’s Ten Tower Cranes Of Summer 2025
Three tower cranes added to Chicago’s workforce over a three-week span from late June to mid-July have boosted our count into double digits as we enter the month of August.
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New Pending Permit Reduces Unit Count, But Could Mean A Fresh Start For 410 South Wabash
A pending permit in the Chicago Data Portal dated July 22nd could be a sign of the residential tower at 410 South Wabash coming back to life. The South Loop project underwent site prep and had caissons sunk into the ground back in 2021 but has been dormant since then.
Eradication Of The Damen Silos Is In Full Effect
After decades of sitting idle amid hopes for adaptive reuse, the Damen Silos are being torn down at Damen Avenue and 29th Street in McKinley Park. Long a favorite for urban explorers and rave parties, the silos had become a popular landmark along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Stevenson Expressway.
Demolition, New Construction Permits Issued At 1830 North St. Louis In Logan Square
Three permits issued over a two-day period signal the beginning of a new multi-unit residence at 1830 North St Louis Avenue in Logan Square. Permission was granted on Tuesday, July 29 to build a two-story plus basement, two-unit building where a home and coach house stand now. A day later, on the 30th, demolition permits were granted for both of those structures.
Outer Shell Complete for 1325 West Fulton Sales Center in Fulton Market District
Condominium sales are closer to launching as the sales center for 1325 West Fulton rounds into shape in the Fulton Market District. Sulo Development is building the sales center at the corner of Ada and Fulton Streets to kickstart sales for their three-tower project. A successful sales campaign will allow construction of the first tower to begin on the east end of the site in 2026. The single-story temporary structure will then be demolished and replaced by the second and third towers.
