City Council Approves Kitchen Incubator In Washington Park

The Chicago City Council has approved the commercial project at 5201 S Wabash Avenue in Washington Park. Located just north of the intersection with E 51st Street, the project is part of a 2021 Invest South/West RFP and has been in the works since YIMBY first reported on it in early 2022. This winning proposal comes to us from developer Urban Equities and is designed by local firms TnS Studio and SmithGroup with whom YIMBY had the pleasure of speaking with last summer on the proposal.

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2840 W 36th Place

Permits Issued for 2840 W 36th Place in Brighton Park

Construction permits have been issued for a new residential development located at 2840 W 36th Place in Brighton Park. The development is a proposed two-story, three-unit residence with a basement, front stairs, rear two-story porch/stairs, and a rear three-vehicle parking pad, according to the submitted plans. A & SL Construction Inc serving as both the owner and general contractor for the project.

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Updated Plans Revealed For 1300 W Carroll Avenue In West Loop

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1300 W Carroll Avenue in the West Loop. Located on the northwest corner with N Elizabeth Street and replacing a vacant lot that once held the ADM Wheat Mill silos, the multi-phase project has now received a redesign after feedback from the community and the Department of Planning and Development. Developer Sterling Bay is still working with global design firm SOM on the proposal which received some major changes from its initial announcement in November 2021.

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151 N Michigan Avenue

Construction Advances for 151 N Michigan Avenue in New Eastside

BJB Partners is making steady progress on the construction of the new mixed-use development at 151 N Michigan Avenue in New Eastside. The central stairwell is currently nearing full height, bringing the project one step closer to its anticipated completion in 2024. The development replaces a former single-story restaurant venue and will house a total of 15,000 square feet of commercial space. The ground floor will feature 5,300 square feet of retail space, which will be split into two or three commercial units, depending on demand.

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