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CTA Announces Funding For New Train Series

7:30 am on May 9, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Transit Authority and the Department of Transportation have announced the funding for new train cars for the city’s transit system. Various state senators teamed up in DC to make the announcement earlier this week, with the money ultimately coming from the federal infrastructure bill passed in 2021. The money will come through the Federal Transit Administration as part of their 2022 and 2023 Rail Vehicle Replacement program, allowing for the CTA to replace some of its oldest rail rolling stock.

3155 W Fifth Avenue. Rendering by Perkins + Will

Permit Issued for 3155 W Fifth Avenue in East Garfield Park

7:00 am on May 9, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new mixed-use development located at 3155 W Fifth Avenue in East Garfield Park. The three-story mixed-use building, developed by Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc, is the first phase of a two-part plan that will replace a formerly vacant lot.

360 N Green Street. Rendering by Gensler

Curtain Wall Progresses for 360 N Green Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on May 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

With the structural work reaching its 399-foot peak, the 24-story mixed-use building at 360 N Green Street is now rapidly progressing with its facade installation. The new Fulton Market tower, developed by Sterling Bay, who owns an array of nearby properties at various stages of development, will offer a mix of offices, 5,400 square feet of retail, and tenant amenities across 500,000 square feet of floor space.

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.

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