New Permits Issued for 1325 South Washtenaw Avenue in North Lawndale

New permits were issued earlier this week for a new four-story residential building at 1325 South Washtenaw Avenue in North Lawndale. The permit owner is listed as Ogden Talman A1 Residential LP and the permit indicates this will be owner-occupied. The project’s scope will include a total of 92 units across the four floors and an accompanying lot with 55 surface parking spaces. The planned structure will be erected on a vacant lot. Gary Kohn of SCB is the listed architect of record on the project.

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Salt Shed Announces Opening For Indoor Venue In West Town

An opening date has been announced for the next phase of the Salt Shed entertainment complex at 1357 N Elston Avenue in West Town. Located on the intersection with N Magnolia Avenue along the north branch of the Chicago River, the multi-building project partially opened earlier this year with its outdoor venue holding its first concert to much fanfare. Developers R2 Companies, Blue Star Properties, and Skydeck have been working with locally-based architecture firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative on its design.

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Schiller Place Apartments Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Near North Side

Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new three-building mixed-income housing development known as Schiller Place Apartments in Near North Side. Situated at 711, 731 and 749 W Schiller Street, the project is a collaboration between co-developers Structured Development and Evergreen Real Estate Group and governmental bodies such as the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).

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New Permits Issued for 451 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

A permit was issued this week for a new five-story mixed-use building located at 451 E Pershing Road in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The owner on the permit is listed as DOM Acquisition LLC. According to records, the site was originally meant to be home to a new CIBC branch. The property has a B3-3 zoning and plans indicate that the construction will include a total of 32 dwelling units. The first floor will house retail space as well as an attached 32-vehicle garage accessible on the ground floor. This will be an elevator building and will include a penthouse on the top floor.

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Initial Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Morgan Park Commons In Far South Side

Initial details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 11420 S Halsted Street in Morgan Park. Located on the easternmost end of the neighborhood on the intersection with W 115th Street, the multi-phase proposal aims to replace an abandoned ex-Jewel Osco store and its large adjacent parking lot. Dubbed Morgan Park Commons, the team at Far South Side Development Corporation is developing the project and working with local firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative who has recent experience in affordable housing and residential work.

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