Construction has been completed for the mixed-use redevelopment of the office building at 1616 Orrington Avenue in Evanston. Located at the heart of downtown Evanston, we originally covered the remodel of the Fountain Square Building back in 2021. Since then developer Shapack Partners, more commonly known for their West Loop projects, has completed work on the five-story structure.
Renovation permits have been issued for a residential building at 2828 West Fulton Street in East Garfield Park. The renovation plans to convert the existing building’s structure, which features two dwelling units, into a three-unit structure.
The construction of 400 Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville has recently advanced with a significant concrete pour, involving 250 truckloads delivering nine million pounds of concrete. The 72-story, 858-foot-tall tower is currently the tallest building under construction in the city and will be built on the site of the canceled Chicago Spire project. This first phase of a dual-skyscraper development by Related Midwest will span 1.1 million square feet and house 635 apartments, including 127 affordable housing units. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s Chicago office is leading the building’s design, with input from architect David Childs and the interior design by MAWD. The exterior features an interpretation of the iconic “Chicago Window” and incorporates a metal and glass facade with various setbacks, resulting in a distinctive sail-like shape.
New funding has been announced for a handful of businesses located in The Loop, with a focus around the LaSalle Street corridor. Announced earlier this month by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the distribution is the next step of the Small Business Improvement Fund created by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023 according to Block Club.
The City of Chicago has issued construction permits for a new residential development at 1936 North Kedzie Avenue in Logan Square. The three-story building, which plans to house four dwelling units, was approved on March…
