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President Biden Set To Sign Creation Of The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area

7:30 am on January 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

The upcoming bills set forward to designate a large portion of the South Side predominantly around Bronzeville as a National Heritage Area will now be signed by President Biden. The two bills H.R. 670 and S.511, which we covered in greater detail exactly a year ago as they were introduced for review by a subcommittee of the National Parks Service, received the necessary legislative votes and will now make their way to the president’s desk. The bills were introduced by US Representative Bobby Rush and Senator Dick Durbin early last year.

New Permits Issued for 1051 N Hamlin Avenue in Humboldt Park

7:00 am on January 2, 2023 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued on Friday for a new two-story residential building at 1051 N Hamlin Avenue in Humboldt Park. The owner is listed as GT Alternatives LLC. The new construction plans for the project indicate a front staircase that will lead to a two units building. There will be a basement level, a rear wooden deck, and three outdoor parking spaces. The project will be replacing a vacant lot.

View of 1217 W Washington Boulevard. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

1217 W Washington Receives Foundation Permit in West Loop

7:45 am on January 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

An initial foundation permit has been issued for 1217 W Washington Boulevard in West Loop, where DAC Developments has planned for a new 19-story mixed-use tower. Located between two adjacent historic buildings, the site is currently a vacant lot that overlooks the intersection of W. Washington Blvd and N. Willard Ct. DAC Developments is collaborating with Melrose Ascension Capital on the project.

Over 2,000 Units Proposed For LaSalle Street Reimagined In The Loop

7:30 am on January 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

To kick off the new year we will take a look at the proposals submitted for the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative in The Loop. Announced in fall 2022, the program looks to revitalize part of the once bustling financial center with rising vacancy rates as companies relocate to newer towers with modern amenities, leaving behind their historical structures. Led by the Department of Planning and Development along with the Department of Housing, applications were due on December 23rd for the area relatively bound by W Van Buren Street to the south, N Wells Street to the west, and N Clark Street to the east.

Demolition Permits Issued for 3822 N Troy Street in Irving Park

7:00 am on January 1, 2023 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits have been issued to remove a one-and-a-half-story masonry residence located at 3822 N Troy Street in Irving Park. The permit filing owner is listed as Joey Halperin. The property has RS-3 zoning and the neighborhood provides a nice mix of low-density residential single-family homes and two-flat constructions.

Salesforce Tower Takes First Place In 2022 Countdown

7:45 am on December 31, 2022 By Ian Achong

Chicago YIMBY’s 2022 year-end countdown comes to a close with the city’s current tallest project Salesforce Tower in River North. Located at the confluence of the Chicago River on the famed Wolf Point just west of N Orleans Street, the tower ranked third in last year’s countdown after having started construction during the pandemic in August 2020. Developer Hines partnered with the longtime landowner Joseph P. Kennedy Family on the tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the firm of the late Argentine-born architect Cesar Pelli.

812 W Adams Street Reaches Fifth Floor in West Loop

7:30 am on December 31, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has progressed to the fifth level at 812 W Adams Street in West Loop, where a new seven-story mixed-use development by Luxe Suites Chicago is under construction. Upon completion, the development will feature 80 for-rent apartments and 4,200 square feet of retail, replacing the three low-rise buildings that previously occupied the southernmost part of the block.

New Permits Issued for 1426 W School Street in Lake View

7:00 am on December 31, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued for a new three-story residential building located at 1426 W School Street in the Lake View neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Coen Construction. Plans show that this will be a two-unit masonry building with a basement. There will also be a detached two-vehicle garage with a roof deck. The permit lists Michael S Cox as the architect of record. No renderings have been made public.

1000M is Chicago’s Second Tallest Construction Project

7:45 am on December 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

In second place in Chicago’s year-end countdown is 1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper in South Loop. The 788-foot-tall tower is now rapidly ascending and beginning to leave its mark on the south end of the Chicago skyline. The joint project between JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals promises to consist of a total of 738 rental units located at 1000 S Michigan Avenue.

Permits Issued for Bally’s Temporary Casino Inside Medinah Temple in River North

7:30 am on December 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued for Medinah Temple in River North, where Bally’s has planned a temporary casino during the construction of its planned flagship location just west along the river. Originally designed by Huehl and Schmidt, the four-story structure at 600 N Wabash Avenue was built in 1912 in the Moorish Revival style.

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