The construction of a 16-story mixed-use building at 311 W Huron Street in the River North neighborhood is nearing the completion of its facade. Ranked number 15 in our construction countdown, this building, developed by North Wells Capital, is now topped out at 226 feet tall. Designed primarily for office spaces, it will also accommodate 8,482 square feet of retail space.
Initial details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 2116 S Clark Street in Chinatown. Located on the eastern edge of the neighborhood just north of the intersection with W Cermak Road, the proposal would replace an empty lot next to the railroad tracks on the west. While an architect is unknown, the project is being brought forward by Century 21 Realty Associates and HMC Realty & Management.
Construction permits have been issued for a new six-story residential building at 835 W Addison Street in Lake View East. The project, managed by Over the Rainbow Association, was approved on December 12, 2023.
Taking the 16th spot on this year’s countdown is the Obama Presidential Center at 6000 S Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park. Located within Jackson Park just south of the Museum of Science and Industry, the new center will be replacing a portion of the park that previously held a football field. Led by the Obama Foundation, the complex is being designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and landscaped by Michael van Valkenburg Associates.
What was previously proposed as a 16-story office building at 400 N Elizabeth Street is now repositioning to a pair of proposed apartment buildings at the northwest corner of Fulton Market. Developed by Mark Goodman & Associates, the two towers will have a combined total of 724 residences.
