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140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

Grayscale Facade Paneling Progesses at 140 N Ashland Avenue in Near West Side

7:45 am on September 27, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The development at 140 North Ashland Avenue is advancing, with fiber cement installation now well underway for this 12-story mixed-use project in the Near West Side. Marquette Companies, the developer, has combined this new structure with a pre-existing five-story brick building from the 1920s on its southern boundary. Upon completion, the building will contain 210 apartments above retail establishments on the ground level.

Clinton Street Entrance Reopens At Union Station

7:30 am on September 27, 2023 By Ian Achong

The long shuttered Union Station entrance along S Clinton Street has reopened ahead of extensive work around the structure. Located at 225 S Canal Street near the river, the massive station house has seen a long string of renovations as Amtrak works on restoring one of the nation’s busiest hubs. The entrance itself reopened earlier this week after being closed for over 40 years, finally providing western access to the building.

Renovation Permit Issued for 1432 S Clinton Street in South Loop

7:00 am on September 27, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been approved for alterations to the existing four-story data center located at 1432 S Clinton Street in South Loop. The owner, CoreSite Real Estate CH2 LLC, will oversee the project, which involves exterior modifications to this well-established facility.

YMCA Announced As Anchor For Assemble Chicago In The Loop

7:45 am on September 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

A new YMCA has been announced as the anchor tenant for the mixed-use development at 331 S Plymouth Court in The Loop. Located on the intersection with W Van Buren Street directly across from the Harold Washington Library, the project was originally announced in 2021. Dubbed Assemble Chicago, it is being developed by The Community Builders with Studio Gang, DesignBridge, and JAQ working on its design.

Guinness Gears Up for Opening This Week in Fulton Market

7:30 am on September 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The new Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago, located at 375 North Morgan Street in Fulton Market, is now readying for a September 28 opening. This venue in Fulton Market signifies the brewer’s second venture in the US, following its inaugural location in Baltimore.

Permit Issued for 6620 N Newgard Avenue in Rogers Park

7:00 am on September 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been approved for an alteration located at 6620 N Newgard Avenue in Rogers Park. The upcoming project entails a second-floor front addition to an existing 2-flat residential building with a basement.

1114 W Carroll Avenue. Rendering by ESG Architects

Facade Work Begins for 1114 W Carroll Avenue

7:45 am on September 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Glass and metal installation has begun at 1114 West Carroll Avenue, a 34-story mixed-use high rise in Fulton Market. Led by Trammell Crow Company, the building will include 368 residential units and ground-floor retail spaces. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, and deck, along with parking for 95 vehicles and 185 bicycles.

Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 1342 W Ohio Street In West Town

7:30 am on September 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the residential development at 1342 W Ohio Street in West Town. Located just east of the intersection with N Noble Street, the proposal would replace a vacant lot across the street from Rauner College Prep. Developer West Town Gamma Sub LLC is working with local-design firm BLDG PROJ who worked on similar projects across the city.

5071 N Northwest Highway via Google Maps

Permit Issued for 5071 N Northwest Highway in Jefferson Park

7:00 am on September 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a residential development at 5071 N Northwest Highway in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Owned by 5069 N Northwest Highway, LLC, the project will include a three-story building with a basement, providing fourteen new dwelling units. The building will replace an existing structure.

Bio-Blocks™ Spiral Installation. Photo by Dave Burk

Carbon Neutral Bio-Block™ Installation Revealed for Chicago Architecture Biennial

7:45 am on September 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

For this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) introduced a concrete substitute made from algae, known as Bio-Blocks™. Integrated into a spiral wall for the demonstration, this material was developed in partnership with Prometheus Materials and offers a carbon-neutral construction alternative. The installation is located at The Mews in the Fulton Market District and is hosted by Shapack Partners, Focus, and Walton Street Capital. Biennial visitors can walk around the wall and observe its response to environmental factors like wind and moisture.

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