Renderings Revealed For Two-Phase Development At 170 N May Street In West Loop

Updated renderings have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 170 N May Street and 175 N Racine Avenue in the West Loop. Bound by W Lake Street to the north, the project will be replacing a long-time vacant lot and was announced over four years ago. The efforts are still being led by LG Development which announced a major redesign of the property earlier this year.

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Westhaven Park IID

Westhaven Park IID adds four-story portion to topped-out tower

The four-story portion of the Westhaven Park IID project on the south end of the construction site has reached its final height on the Near West Side. We showed you the topped-out 12-story tower back in February; now, both portions are at final height and have been enclosed with windows. This development replaces an empty grass lot bounded by Maypole Avenue, Damen Avenue, and Lake Street. Its construction is running concurrent with the CTA Damen Green Line station across the street.

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1723 South Michigan renderings

Renderings revealed for residential building at 1723 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop

Renderings have been revealed for the 12-story residential building currently under construction at 1723 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. Images from design firm Gensler show a smooth glass finish, with north- and south-facing balconies on all residential floors. Colorful murals accent the north and south ends of the podium, while columns frame the Michigan-Avenue-facing first-floor retail spaces.

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