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Zoning Fully Approved For Mixed-Use Development In West Loop Gate

7:30 am on May 8, 2023 By Ian Achong

Zoning has been fully approved for the mixed-use development at 135 N Des Plaines Street in West Loop Gate. Located on the southeast corner with W Randolph Street just a block away from the highway, the upcoming proposal will replace a surface parking lot and its small footprint as the neighborhood continues to fill in long-term gaps. Developer Rogers Park Holdings LLC is working with local firm Axios Architects & Consultants on the small building which was announced earlier this year.

Permit Issued for 4706 S St. Lawrence Avenue in Bronzeville

7:00 am on May 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new four-story building at 4706 S St. Lawrence Avenue in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The mixed-use development will feature five residential units above commercial space. The project’s listed owner is Bronzeville Corridor LLC.

Rendering of the southwest facade of 900 W Nelson Street by SmithGroup

First Tower Crane Permit Issued for Advocate Illinois Masonic Expansion in Lake View

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

The first tower crane permit has been issued for the next expansion phase of Advocate Illinois Masonic hospital in Lake View. Spanning eight occupiable floors and encompassing 10 levels in total, the 900 W Nelson Street project is divided into two sub-phases. The current sub-phase, Phase 03A, will be the construction of three occupiable floors and four total levels. This now-underway addition will adjoin an adjacent medical building completed in 2015. Following this, Phase 03B will yield another five occupiable floors and six added levels (excluding the under-hanging mechanical floor) built atop the Phase 03A structure.

Ribbon Cutting Held For New Park District HQ In Brighton Park

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

A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been held for the new headquarters of the Chicago Park District and its adjoining park at 4830 S Western Avenue in Brighton Park. Bounded by W 48th Street to the north, the CTA Orange Line to the south, and S Rockwell Street to the west, the expansive multi-block site used to be vacant land after holding multiple manufacturing businesses before. Now the Park District will move its nearly 200 employees from its current offices at 541 N Fairbanks Court in Streeterville.

Permit Issued for New Roller Rink at 4012 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park

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

A construction permit has been granted for a new community roller rink and plaza located at 4012 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park. This public space will be managed by the Chicago Park District and will be replacing a vacant lot that had been used as a temporary rink and plaza. The landscape architect for the project is Site Design Group.

Financing Secured For Redevelopment Of Ludlow Building In Lincoln Park

7:45 am on May 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

Financing has been secured to complete the build out of the mixed-use redevelopment at 2032 N Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located adjacent to future phases of Lincoln Yards which recently announced its next set of construction dates, the proposal will rehabilitate the existing Ludlow Typograph Building which was recently landmarked as well. Developer Annexation LLC purchased the structure for $15 million in 2021 and has been working with GREC Architects on its renovation.

Foundation Work Continues at 232 W Chestnut Street in Near North Side

7:30 am on May 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The third building at the North Union mega development at 232 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side continues to undergo foundation work. Situated at the intersection with N Franklin Street, the five-story mass-timber structure is being developed by JDL is designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. The programming will comprise of a total of 23 residential units.

Construction Permit Issued for 2655 W 21st Street in Little Village

7:00 am on May 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 2655 W 21st Street in Little Village. The project will feature a two-story building with a basement, comprising three dwelling units. The development will replace the previous structure on the site, which was a one-story masonry building. The listed owner of the project is TA Development LLC.

Lost Legends #6: Original Prentice Women’s Hospital in Streeterville

7:45 am on May 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Prentice Women’s Hospital building was once an architecturally iconic structure standing at 333 E Superior Street in the Streeterville neighborhood. In this edition of the “Lost Legends” series, we explore the history of the original Prentice Women’s Hospital building and its cutting-edge care, the vision of its architect, the hospital’s relocation and subsequent demolition of the structure, as well as its present-day replacement.

Construction Continues On 1954 W North Avenue In Wicker Park

7:30 am on May 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction continues on the mixed-use development at 1954-1956 W North Avenue in the heart of Wicker Park. Located at the heart of the neighborhood on the six-corner intersection with N Damen Avenue, the historical preservation and redevelopment will revitalize the corner structure which has sat vacant for many years now. The team at Ernst Development is working with local architecture firm Hirsch MPG on its design, which aims to bring back some of the building’s original details after buying it in 2021.

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