A renovation permit was issued August 1 by the city of Chicago to convert the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank building at 801 West Madison Street into a hotel. Built in 1912, it was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2012. Vacant since 2005, it was last occupied by MB Financial Bank.
A permit for renovation and alteration has been issued for a property located at 1821 South Fairfield Avenue in North Lawndale. The permit, which was applied for on April 15 and issued on August 7, allows for interior alterations to a two-and-a-half-story, two-dwelling unit building.
The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 2328 S Michigan Avenue in Motor Row. Set to rise near E 23rd Street, the project includes a mid-rise and will bring much needed density to an area which has struggled to grow in recent years. The proposal is being led by local developer Fern Hill who is also working on Old Town Canvas.
Construction progress continues for the new Kensington School early childhood education center in Wicker Park. Located at 1745 North Damen Avenue, the three-story, 25,000-square-foot building is a design by Charles Vincent George Architects. Along with daycare facilities, the center will also include art and music rooms, and a rooftop play area.
A permit for new construction has been issued for a property located at 4808 South Michigan Avenue in Bronzeville. The permit, which was applied for on June 3 and issued on August 9, allows for the construction of a new three-story, three-unit residential building with a basement and a three-vehicle concrete slab open parking area.
