The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the south, the 319-acre park is commonly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard.” The plan outlines a vision for how the city could remodel and expand the park in the coming years.
A new construction permit has been issued by the City of Chicago to build a masonry three-flat at 1509 West School Street in the Lake View neighborhood. Property owner Coen Development applied for the permit on May 13, and it came through on July 21. It cites a reported cost of $1.2 million, with Coen acting as their own general contractor.
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 1215 West Belmont Avenue in Lakeview. Located near the intersection with North Racine Avenue, the new structure will replace Stage 773, a small community theater known for hosting the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The project is being led by JAB Real Estate.
A permit issued by the City of Chicago will allow an addition to be built at the rear of a vintage greystone rental building at 1539 North Wells Street in Old Town. An application was filed for the project on April 1 of this year, with permission granted on July 18 that included a reported construction cost of an even $1 million. The developer is named as 1539 N Wells LLC.
Plans have been revealed for the residential conversion of the existing loft building at 223 West Erie Street in River North. Located at the intersection with North Franklin Street, adjacent to the CTA Brown Line tracks, the project joins a growing collection of residential conversions around downtown. The effort is being led by Concord Capital.
