Promontory Point in Hyde Park Receives Penultimate Approval for Landmark Status

Prior to a final approval from City Hall, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks has recommended a landmark designation for the Promontory Point, a historic peninsula situated between 54th and 56th Streets in Hyde Park. Constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, this unique parkland features landscaping by esteemed designer Alfred Caldwell and is distinguished by the last remaining limestone revetments along Chicago’s lakefront.

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Plan Commission Approves Hotel Conversion For 446 E Ontario Street In Streeterville

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the partial redevelopment of the high-rise at 446 E Ontario Street in Streeterville. Located just west of N Jean Baptiste Du Sable Lake Shore Drive and Ohio Street Beach, the current tower known as the Onterie Center serves as an office and residential tower near the Northwestern downtown campus with views of the lake. Now with the current changes in demand, developer 441 Erie LLC is working with an undisclosed architect to convert a group of floors into a new extended stay hotel.

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Permits Issued for 2351 W 110th Street in Morgan Park

Construction permits have been issued for a new educational construction project at 2351 W 110th Street in Morgan Park. The project will involve the construction of a one-story annex for a Chicago Public School (CPS), featuring six classrooms, restrooms, and offices. The project is owned by Chicago Public Schools and is situated in a vibrant neighborhood. The site was previously occupied by a vacant lot within the school’s property.

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Plan Commission Approves Mixed-Use Tower At 1234 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 1234 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market. Located along the busy corridor just east of the intersection with N Elizabeth Street, the upcoming high-rise has gone through various changes to its podium after presenting in front of the Committee on Design late last year. Now developers Azur Holdings and Golub & Company are moving forward with the latest iteration of the SCB-designed project, which was originally pitched as a hotel replacing the two small commercial structures on site.

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Lakeview Connection

Roof Installed for 801 W Belmont in Lake View

The roof has now been installed for 801 W Belmont Avenue, a two-story commercial development that will occupy a prominent corner site in Lakeview East. The project is developed by Hubbard Street Group, which also owns several other properties along the busy commercial corridor.

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