Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the designation of new cultural districts across the city. The selection is part of the state-designated Cultural Districts Program established in 2023. Having announced ten as a whole across the state, six of these are within Chicago representing multiple cultures who have long called the city home.
Permits have been submitted for the residential development at 1619 N Neva Avenue in Galewood. Located just west of the intersection with N Harlem Avenue, the proposal replaces a large vacant lot within the neighborhood. The multi-phase project is being developed by Novak Neva LLC, with local firm OKW Architects working on its design.
Construction permits have been issued for a new three-story residential building at 5124 South Kenwood Avenue in Hyde Park. The project, which was approved on March 1, has a budget of $2,042,400. Designed by architect…
The construction at 1114 W Carroll Avenue in Fulton Market is progressing well, having now reached its full height and nearing completion of the facade. This mixed-use tower, developed by Trammell Crow Company, is designed to accommodate 368 residential units, 70 of which will be affordable, and will include retail spaces on the ground floor. The 34-story building will also offer amenities like a pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace, in addition to parking for 95 vehicles and spaces for 185 bicycles.
Initial details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 6114 S Drexel Avenue in Woodlawn. Located just south of the intersection with E 61st Street, renderings for the project have not been released at the moment. The development is being led by Graham Properties 4 LLC.
