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Plan Commission Approves Revised Plans For Lincoln Park Residential Development

7:30 am on April 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved revised plans for the residential development at 438 W Saint James Place in Lincoln Park. Located west of the intersection with N Lakeview Avenue near the lakefront, the proposal will replace an existing two-flat and hug the adjacent 13-story mid-rise. Now after the original plans had already been approved mid-2022, developer St. James Interest, LLC has returned with an updated design from local firm Hirsch MPG.

Permit Issued for 456 E Oakwood Boulevard in Bronzeville

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

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 456 E Oakwood Boulevard in Bronzeville. The project will feature a three-story masonry building with three residential units, designed to replace the previous structure on the site. The listed owner of the project is Anna Forkan.

Plan Commission Approves Galleria 89 In South Chicago

7:45 am on April 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development dubbed Galleria 89 at 8840 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago. Located on the northwest corner with E 89th Street, the project is one of the winners of the 2021 Invest South/West requests for proposals and will preserve one of the existing structures on site. Developer 548 Capital is leading the team with Rivetna Architecture and Farr Associates both working on its design.

Hotel Renovation Progresses at Former National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame Site

7:30 am on April 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Little Italy is witnessing the transformation of a historic site as construction commences at the former National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame location. Real estate investor and hotelier Jonathan Gordon has planned to turn the existing structure at 1431 W Taylor Street into a 35-room hotel with 11,000 square feet retail space on the first floor.

Library Renovation Receives Permit for SAIC at 37 S Wabash in the Loop

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

A renovation permit has been granted for a new renovation at 37 S Wabash Avenue in The Loop. The project, owned by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), will feature a makeover of its fifth-floor library.

Exterior Construction Wraps Up for The Reed in South Loop

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

Facade installation is now wrapping up for The Reed at Southbank, a 41-story residential building located at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop. Developed by Lendlease, the 447-foot tower is part of the larger four-building masterplan known as “Southbank”, which was split off from CMK’s planned Riverline development to the south. The Southbank plans also include an extended Riverwalk and a small urban park at its center.

Plan Commission Approves Updated 455 W Briar Place In Lake View East

7:30 am on April 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved updated plans for the residential development at 453-455 W Briar Place in Lake View East. Located mid-block between N Sheridan Road to the east and N Broadway to the west, the upcoming proposal will replace a pair of single-family homes from the early 1900s on the quiet one-way road. Developer GVP Development has been working with SGW Architecture on the unique structure which received City Council approval earlier this year.

Renovation Permit Issued for 1424 W Winnemac Avenue in Uptown

7:00 am on April 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been granted for an existing residential building at 1424 W Winnemac Avenue in Uptown. The project aims to convert the existing six-unit residential building into an eight-unit development, with interior alterations including MEP for two additional dwelling units in the basement. The listed owner of the project is 1420-28 W Winnemac LLC.

1101 W Van Buren Street. Rendering by Goettsch Partners

1101 W Van Buren Reaches Second Floor in West Loop

7:45 am on April 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has reached the second level for a new 21-story mixed-use building known as “Coppia,” located at 1101 W Van Buren Street. Developed by Pizzuti Development, this latest West Loop project will stand between two existing apartment buildings, replacing a previously vacant site. The new addition to the area will yield 298 apartment units and contain ground-floor retail.

Plan Commission Approves Metra Van Buren Station Overhaul

7:30 am on April 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the redevelopment of the Van Buren Metra station within Grant Park in The Loop. Formally located at 401-407 S Michigan Avenue at the northern end of the park’s grand entrance on E Ida B Wells Drive, the station features entrances on both sides of the avenue as well as the famed Paris Metro-style entrance on the east side. Now Metra is proposing a major renovation led by Muller2 Architects with new entrances and updated pedestrian flow.

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