Plans Revealed For Pui Tak School At 3118 S Canal Street In Bridgeport

Plans have been revealed for the new campus of the Pui Tak Christian School at 3118 S Canal Street in Bridgeport. Located just south of the intersection with W 31st Street, the new structure will replace two-existing buildings and a large surface parking lot in the quickly changing neighborhood. Being led by the school themselves, the internal team has partnered with both SOM and Wight and Company on the design of the upcoming facility after a multi-year $3.1 million fundraising campaign.

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New Permits Issued for 6126 S Eberhart Avenue in Woodlawn

Permits were issued early this week for a new two-and-half-story residential building at 6126 S Eberhart Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The permit owner is listed as Patrick O’Brien, and the description indicates this will be a three-flat frame construction on the currently vacant lot. The building will feature rear egress stairs and a concrete parking pad with three spaces. The property will be fenced.

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Deep Dive Into The Updated Plans For Ballys Casino In River West

Updated plans have been revealed for the upcoming Bally’s casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West for the Committee on Design. Located on the corner with N Halsted Street, the new development replaces the existing vacant Chicago Tribune print facility after a multi-year selection process. The project itself is being developed by Rhode Island-based Bally’s who recently sold their Las Vegas strip property, they have partnered up with local architecture firm SCB on the design which has seen further development since we last covered the riverfront proposal.

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Lawson House Renovation Continues in Near North Side

Renovation work continues for the 24-story Victor F. Lawson House at 30 W Chicago Avenue in Near North Side. The Art Deco high rise was originally designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond and completed in 1931. Developer Holsten Real Estate will be deconverting the former YMCA from 538 single room occupancy units into 408 affordable apartments. In exchange for keeping all on-site units affordable until at least 2073, the project received both low income housing tax credits and $12.4 million in historic preservation tax credits.

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New Permit Issued for 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town

Permits were issued Tuesday for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town. The lot is currently occupied by a one-story single-family home. The owner is listed as The Volo Holdings LLC and plans indicate that the project will include two total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck with pergolas, front and rear decks, and a detached two-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The property site is currently occupied by a frame residence.

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