Hyde Park Labs Now Topped Out at Hyde Park’s Harper Court Complex

Construction has topped out for Hyde Park Labs, a 13-story, 215-foot-tall mixed-use development located at 5201 S Harper Avenue within Hyde Park’s Harper Court Complex. Primarily catering to companies focused on STEM fields, this collaborative venture between Beacon Capital Partners, Trammell Crow Company, and The University of Chicago will provide 302,000 square feet of space with a total investment of $225 million. Alongside the lab and office areas, the building will also feature 4,000 square feet allocated for retail and 40,000 square feet for amenities.

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Final Touches Seen for 311 W Huron Street in River North

A 16-story, 153,000-square-foot mixed-use development is wrapping up construction at 311 W Huron Street in the River North neighborhood. Developed by North Wells Capital and designed by NORR, the building will feature office spaces atop approximately 8,500 square feet of retail. ARCO Murray has served as the general contractor for the project, with much of the final facade pieces having been installed since our last update.

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Partial Funding Announced For Relaunch Of HotHouse In Bronzeville

Partial funding has been announced for the relaunch of HotHouse at 3947 S Michigan Avenue in Bronzeville. Located just north of the intersection with E 40th Street near the CTA Green Line Indiana stop, the project will redevelop the former home of the Elliot Donelley Youth Center. The project is being led by the famed club itself with Evanston-based DMAC Architecture & Interiors working on its design.

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2425 West Cortez Street, via Google Maps

New Project Underway At 2425 West Cortez Street In Humboldt Park

A new residential project has been approved at 2425 West Cortez Street in Humboldt Park, with the issuing of permits on March 22. The development, which is being spearheaded by owner Johan Khalilian, will entail the construction of a two-story frame building with a basement that will boast two dwelling units and a detached two-vehicle masonry garage. The project’s estimated budget is $495,000.

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