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Sister Cities: Kenosha’s Downtown Redevelopment Approved

7:45 am on June 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

Chicago YIMBY continues its Sister Cities series with a look at a recently approved development in nearby Kenosha, Wisconsin. Located just over an hour north right beyond the state-line, the new proposal looks to develop nine blocks of the city’s downtown and won approval from city council earlier this month. Milwaukee-based developer Cobalt Partners, LLC along with C.D. Smith Construction Inc. are behind the project which is being designed by Chicago-based SCB.

Dearborn Station as seen in 1906. Postcard illustration by Detroit Publishing Co

Lost Legends #7: Dearborn Station’s Pitched Roof

7:30 am on June 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Dearborn Station, also known as Polk Street Depot, is one of the remaining central stations in Chicago. This Printer’s Row passenger hub was once notably taller, featuring a distinctive steep pitched roof. In this seventh Lost Legends article, we will discuss the changes in the station over its 140-year history, including the fire that resulted in the loss of the additional structure.

Five-Story Storage Facility Receives Full Permit at 5251 N Kedzie Avenue in North Park

7:00 am on June 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction at 5251 N Kedzie Avenue in North Park has received approval for a full building permit that was filed by Chicago Kedzie Self Storage LLC. This five-story, climate-controlled structure will replace what is currently a vacant lot.

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

First Cladding Pieces Installed at 311 W Huron in River North

7:45 am on May 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Preliminary facade work can be seen at North Wells Capital’s 16-story, mixed-use building located at 311 W Huron Street in River North. This structure, which now stands 226 feet tall, is primarily designated for office spaces, with Spins set to occupy 48,000 square feet within the top three floors.

Initial Details Revealed For Starling Community Center In North Lawndale

7:30 am on May 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new community center at 1600 S Sawyer Avenue in North Lawndale. Located on the southwest corner with W 16th Street a few blocks west of Douglass Park, the new project will replace a vacant lot and offer neighbors new opportunities. Chicago-based Duo Development is leading the project with Canopy Architecture and McKay Landscape Architects working on its design.

Second Permit Issued for 6044 N Winthrop Avenue in Edgewater

7:00 am on May 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A second permit has been issued for a residential project at 6044 N Winthrop Avenue in the Edgewater neighborhood, replacing the existing surface parking lot. The property, under development by North Park Ventures, will be developed into a five-story structure providing both retail and residential spaces. The scope envisions 60,000 square feet of space, accommodating 64 residential units and 35 parking spaces.

View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

Core Rises for 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy

7:30 am on May 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Core construction is now underway at 1257 W Roosevelt Road in Little Italy, under development by Related Midwest in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority. The six-story mixed-use project represents one of the four buildings within the Roosevelt Square Phase 3B development, which will include new mixed-income residences, retail, and the new National Museum of Public Housing. Roosevelt Square as a whole is set to provide 2,441 total units, taking on the form of both multifamily and single-family buildings.

Permit Issued for 5829 S Wabash Avenue in Washington Park

7:00 am on May 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a multifamily residential development to be built at 5829 S Wabash Avenue in Washington Park. The property will soon host a two-story, two-unit building with a basement, replacing an empty lot that was once occupied by a two-story frame building (demolished late 2014). The owner of this development is Shatha Williams, as detailed in the permit filing.

Cladding Nears Completion for 741 N Wells Street in River North

7:45 am on May 29, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The mixed-use development at 741 N Wells Street in River North is edging closer towards exterior completion, with installation of the curtain wall now on the final floor. Developed by Vista Property and set to yield a total of 201,000 square feet, the 21-story building will eventually house 168 apartments above ground-level retail.

Details Revealed For Murphy Auditorium Renovation In River North

7:30 am on May 29, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for the renovation of the John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium at 50 E Erie Street in River North. Located just east of the intersection with N Wabash Avenue and adjacent to the famed Driehaus Museum, the stone-clad structure is well known for its internal performance space and facade which has appeared multiple times in media. Now the museum itself is embarking on the renovations joined by Antunovich Associates and Bulley & Andrews on its design and engineering.

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