A renovation project has been approved at 1548 S Ridgeway Avenue in North Lawndale. The project, which was approved on February 9, aims to enhance the living space and overall functionality of the existing residential building. It plans to convert the building from two dwelling units to three and add interior renovations and exterior improvements to the property.
A planned 12-story hotel at 1528 N Wells Street in Old Town is once again progressing, as indicated by a recent demolition permit issued for the site’s remaining structure. The permit, granted at the beginning of this month, lists National Wrecking Company as the contractor and will involve the removal of a three-story building at 1520 N Wells Street. The replacement hotel, which received its initial foundation permit in 2022, will add 203 rooms along the Wells Street commercial corridor.
Further details have been revealed for the conversion of the Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Sitting on the northern edge of the neighborhood, we covered its initial city approval into transitional housing mid-last year. The project is being developed between the city and the Department of Public Health, with Gensler working on its design.
The construction permit has been updated for an in-progress three-story apartment building located at 2219 W Foster Avenue in Ravenswood. The update outlines plans to add a private roof deck to the property. Changes were approved on February 6, adding an additional $15,000 to the project’s original $800,000 budget.
Formal renderings have been revealed along with new details for the proposed White Sox stadium within The 78. Located on the massive 62-acre vacant lot along the Chicago River and near the South Loop, the team will relocate from their current home at Guaranteed Rate Field near Bridgeport. The proposal is being led by the team and developer Related Midwest with an undisclosed architect.
