Tower Crane Permit Issued for 400 N Lake Shore Drive As Financing Is Secured

Financing has been secured and the tower crane permit has now been issued for the first phase of 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. The project was originally revealed in 2018 and has seen multiple revisions prior to now, with the new tower replacing the long-term vacant site and hole left behind by the Chicago Spire. The two-phase development is being led by Related Midwest with architecture-firm SOM working on its design.

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3449 N Ashland Wraps Up Three-Part Residential Project in Lake View

Facade and balcony installation are edging closer to completion for a four-story residential development at 3449 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View. Marking the third and final phase of a comprehensive project, this stage replaces the historic 97-year-old Loyola Press building. Representing the culmination of a three-part development, this phase is a collaboration between Contemporary Concepts Inc as the developer and Studio Dwell Architects for the design.

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Update: Bally’s Revises Plans For Permanent Casino Without Hotel Tower

Revised plans have been revealed for the upcoming Bally’s casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. Located on the corner with N Halsted Street and replacing the Chicago Tribune printing facility, developer Bally’s has begun the bidding and permit process with revised plans for the complex. The property is being designed by SCB, Gensler, Site Design Group, Urbanworks, STL Architects, and NIA Architects among others.

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Facade Fills Out at 3355 N Southport in Lake View

Significant facade progress has been made for a new four-story mixed-use project at 3355 N Southport Avenue in Lake View, where it is replacing a former two-story building. This transit-oriented development, undertaken by Harris Properties, will feature approximately 3,700 square feet of commercial space, along with six residential units above. The retail component will be distributed between the ground floor and a basement level.

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