3636 N Lake Shore Drive. Rendering by BKV Group

Groundbreaking Timeline Announced for 3636 N Lake Shore Drive in Lake View East

Alderman Cappleman has announced that 3636 N Lake Shore Drive in Lake View East will commence construction during the fourth quarter of this year. The developer for this mixed-use proposal is City Club Apartments, who has planned two new structures to rise on the property. One will be a 19-floor building and the other will be a six-story building, measuring 228 feet and 75 feet, respectively. The two together will house 333 residential units total, along with a 5,000 square-foot restaurant. The residential unit breakdown will include studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences. There will be 145 parking spaces underground and 50 bike parking spaces.

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New Permits Issued for 2354 W Polk Street in Near West Side

A permit was issued this week for a new five-story mixed-use building located at 2354 W Polk Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. The owner on the permit is listed as 749 Western Funding LLC. The building address for the development is 753 S Western Avenue, and per plans will include a total of 20 dwelling units. The first floor will house retail space as well as an attached 20-vehicle garage. This will be an elevator building and will include a penthouse on the top floor.

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Demolition Permit Issued for 6607 S Dr. Martin L King Jr Drive in Woodlawn

A demolition permit was issued Wednesday to remove a mixed-use masonry building located at 6607 S Dr. Martin L King Jr Drive in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as the Project H.O.O.D Construction Corp. The 501 c(3) organization has been providing mentorship, training, and community for residents of Woodlawn and Englewood since its founding in 2011 and is headquartered across the street from the building at 6620 S Dr. Martin L King Jr Drive.

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The Reed (234 W Polk Street)

Construction Tops Off For The Reed In South Loop

Core construction has reached its full height for a 41-story, 440-unit tower known as “The Reed” at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop. Developed by Lendlease, the tower is the second residential building within Lendlease’s seven-acre Southbank master plan. This project has also added public amenities to the area including two acres of park land and a riverwalk running alongside the Chicago River’s south branch.

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