YIMBY recently spoke with Larry Booth, a founding member of the Chicago Seven and principal at Booth Hansen, about his latest book, “Modern Beyond Style and the Pursuit of Beauty.” With a career spanning decades, Booth has significantly influenced both Chicago’s architecture and the wider field. In the following interview, he discusses insights from his new book and reflects on key milestones and challenges that have shaped his work
Initial details have been revealed for the potential redevelopment of the former People’s Gas site at 3000 S Pitney Court in Bridgeport. Located on the intersection with S Archer Avenue and bound by Bubbly Creek to the west, the large vacant site was recently sold to new owners. Those owners being The Chinese American Service League (CASL) according to Crain’s Business.
A construction permit has been issued for DLG Management’s upcoming eight-story, mixed-use building in Uptown. Located at 5035 N Sheridan Road and filed under the cross street address of 952 W Carmen Avenue, the project was approved by the Plan Commission last month. The development will replace a current single-story commercial structure and will feature 77 residential units, along with a ground-floor retail space.
Coppia, a 19-story, mixed-use development at 1101 W Van Buren Street in West Loop, has officially topped out. This new tower by Pizzuti Development sits between two existing residential buildings, filling a formerly vacant lot.
Revised plans have been revealed for the residential development at 2429 W Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square. Located on the intersection with N Campbell Avenue near the border with Bucktown, the project will be replacing a vacant lot across the street from a shopping plaza. Developer SNS Realty Group is behind the proposal which is being designed by RED Architects.
