Plans Revealed For The Emerald In Englewood

Plans have been revealed for the redevelopment of the former South Side Swedish Lodge at 6855 S Emerald Avenue in Englewood. Located at the corner of W. 69th Street, the three-story structure had served as an event center called El Gigante Ballroom until last year. The project will be the first phase of a larger innovation hub planned for the area.

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Permit Issued For Conversion Of Lake Street Lofts To Office And Retail Space

A permit issued by the City of Chicago on June 11 will allow the renovation of former loft apartments at Lake and Peoria Streets in the West Loop to office space. Lake Street Lofts at 900 West Lake Street is now part of the 919 West Fulton office building, and its conversion from residential units includes a multi-story physical connection between the two structures. The permit, issued to 210 North Peoria Street, was applied for on March 4 of this year, and it comes with a reported $16 million construction cost.

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