A renovation is underway at 4326 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center, with plans to modernize the existing mixed-use building at the address. The project, which has a budget of around $200,000, will encompass comprehensive…
Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1143 W Lake Street in Fulton Market. Occupying a majority of the block between W Randolph Street, the developer has submitted a revised zoning application with a new iteration of the design. The proposal is still being led by LG Group with bKL Architecture now working on its design.
Evanston’s Environment Board has established a committee to study the transition from minimum to maximum parking requirements for new developments. This initiative responds to requests from council members and community organizations aiming to reduce parking to promote public transit, cycling, and walking. The findings will be incorporated into the Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan.
A new residential development has been approved at 5856 North Magnolia Avenue in Edgewater, with plans to introduce a modern masonry apartment building with four residential across three stories and a basement at the address. The project, which has a construction budget of $1,050,000, also plans to feature a detached four-car vehicle masonry garage.
Illinois’ governing board overseeing building standards has chosen not to adopt the all-electric code, which would have made electric systems mandatory in new construction. Chicago and surrounding areas to have chosen to limit natural gas usage in new buildings. Initially integrated into the Illinois stretch energy code, the rejection stemmed from concerns regarding potential legal liabilities for communities according to CarbonCredits.com.
