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City Council Approves 455 W Briar Place In Lake View East

7:30 am on February 15, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 453-455 W Briar Place in Lake View East. Located on a quiet one-way street near the intersection with N Broadway, the building will replace a pair of single-family homes built in the early 1900s. News on the project broke back in December as it brought in a unique design language not often seen in newer developments, this was led by SGW Architecture who is contracted by the site’s developer GVP Development.

Salesforce Tower Approaches Completion in River North

7:45 am on February 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The new illuminated signage can be seen atop Chicago’s Salesforce Tower, a 60-story mixed-use skyscraper located at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North. Developed by Hines in partnership with the Joseph P. Kennedy Family, the tower serves as the third and final phase of the Wolf Point masterplan. Standing at a height of 850 feet, the tower makes a substantial appearance on the northwest corner of the skyline, particularly when viewed from the southeast along the Kennedy Expressway.

City Council Approves Residential Conversion At 1600 S Laflin Street In Pilsen

7:30 am on February 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential conversion of the industrial building at 1600 S Laflin Street in Pilsen. Located on the southwest corner with W 16th Street next to rail lines famous for the street art along their base, the project will revitalize the vacant foundry structure that stretches almost the full length of the block. Chicago-based developer RP Fox and Associates is leading the proposal along with Mayer Jeffers Gillespie Architects working on its design.

Updated Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 4555 N Dover Street In Uptown

7:45 am on February 13, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the residential development at 4555 N Dover Street in Uptown. Located on the southeastern corner of the intersection with W Wilson Avenue, the project will replace a single-story non-historical commercial building and has seen a revision to its design since we first covered it in October 2021. Developers Ayman Khalil and Kareem Musawwir are working with Axios Architects on the multi-structure proposal.

Podium Takes Shape for 225 N Elizabeth Avenue in Fulton Market District

7:30 am on February 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The 28-story mixed-use development at 225 N Elizabeth Street in the Fulton Market District has started its construction phase with foundation work underway. The project has taken the 11th place in the 2022 year-end countdown and is located at the corner of W Fulton Street. The construction has now been cleared to rise over its low-height industrial neighbors.

Cladding Work Commences on Embry Condominium Development in West Loop

7:45 am on February 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Cladding work has begun for Embry, a 15-story condominium development located at 21 N May Street in West Loop. This new 207-foot-tall residential project will be built on the site of an old, vacant lot that was once home to a smaller two-story masonry structure. The development is being planned by Sulo Development and will contain 58 units for sale.

Details Revealed For Residential Development At 3731 N Sheffield Avenue In Wrigleyville

7:30 am on February 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed on the residential development at 3731 N Sheffield Avenue in Wrigleyville. Located just north of the intersection with W Waveland Avenue and a short walk away from the famed ball park, the proposal would span the two adjoining lots including the one at 3733 N Sheffield next door. Developer Mangan Builders is working with Jonathan Splitt Architects on the project that utilizes a unique approach.

Initial Gambling Approvals Issued For Bally’s Medinah Temple Facility In River North

7:45 am on February 11, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial approvals were granted by the Illinois Gaming Board for the temporary casino at 600 N Wabash Avenue in River North. Located within the Medinah Temple building across the street from the first UNO Pizzeria location, the temporary facility will operate for the next few years while a permanent home is built nearby. Led by Bally’s, who was the city’s winning casino bid last year, the structure will be renovated from a former furniture store into a state of the art gambling center designed by STL Architects and SOSH Architects.

Three Buildings Cleared for New Mixed-Use Project at 1138 W Belmont Avenue in Lake View

7:30 am on February 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Developer SNS Realty Group has received demolition permits for three low-rise buildings at 1134 W Belmont Avenue, 1138 W Belmont Avenue, and 1142 W Belmont Avenue in Lake View. The containing plot will give way to a new five-story mixed-use development under the address 1138 W Belmont Avenue, which will yield 33 units and 2,800 square feet of commercial space.

Demolition Permits Issued for 3523 N Oakley Avenue in Roscoe Village

7:00 am on February 11, 2023 By Rondi Jamison

Demolition permits have been issued for the removal of a two-story multi-unit masonry residential building located at 3523 N Oakley Avenue in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Kevin Murphy is noted as the property owner with Bridges Excavating Inc. listed as the general contractor for the project.

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