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Potential Land Transfer Approved For Two Gardens In South And West Sides

7:30 am on April 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Community Development Commission has approved the potential land transfer for two gardens on the South and West Sides. Located at 3024 W 5th Avenue in East Garfield Park and 3302 E 92nd Street in South Chicago, both community gardens will replace vacant lots with much needed recreation space for locals. Although unlikely, the approval grants a small grace period in which other proposals for the lots will be considered prior to transferring the sites to land trust NeighborSpace.

Thrive Englewood Phase 1 Breaks Ground

7:00 am on April 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

This week developer DL3 Realty, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and other city officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Thrive Englewood Phase 1, a mixed-use development at 914 W 63rd Street in Englewood. Replacing a vacant grass lot by the intersection of 63rd & Halsted, the broader plan will contain two phased structures yielding 105 mixed-income residences and 2,400 square feet of retail.

Cassidy on Canal Passes 14th Floor in Fulton River District

7:45 am on April 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction on the 33-story mixed-use tower dubbed “Cassidy on Canal” has surpassed the 14th level in the Fulton River District. Located at 350 N Canal Street, the 375-foot-tall high rise will contain 343 apartments and approximately 1,300 square feet of retail space. The project is a joint effort between The Habitat Company and Diversified Real Estate Capital LLC, and is replacing the former five-story Cassidy Tire Building.

Sister Cities: Milwaukee’s Tallest Residential Tower Rises On Lake Michigan

7:30 am on April 13, 2023 By Ian Achong

Chicago YIMBY’s Sister Cities series continues as we take a look at the newest building rising to redefine the skyline of Milwaukee. Located at 909 E Michigan Street on the intersection with N Lincoln Memorial Drive in downtown, ‘The Couture’ replaces the previous Downtown Transit Center and is directly across the street from the lakefront and Summerfest grounds. Developer Barrett Lo Visionary Development has been working on the project for a few years with Milwaukee-based RINKA Architecture.

Permits Issued for 1448 W Flournoy Street in Little Italy

7:00 am on April 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new three-story, two-unit residential building has received permits at 1448 W Flournoy Street in Little Italy. The filing also calls for the main structure to be accompanied by a detached two-car garage with a rooftop deck.

640 W Randolph Street Receives City Council Approval in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on April 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago City Council has given the green light for 640 W Randolph Street, a 15-story mixed-use development project in the West Loop Gate neighborhood. The development, situated at the intersection with N Des Plaines Street, will replace an existing surface parking lot near the highway. Vista Property Group and Antunovich Associates, who have previously collaborated on projects at 741 N Wells and 609 W Randolph, are the driving force behind this new development, employing a similar industrial-inspired design approach.

Rush Plans Outpatient Center At 1601 N Harlem Avenue In Galewood

7:30 am on April 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been announced for a new healthcare facility at 1601 N Harlem Avenue in the Galewood sub-neighborhood of Austin. Located on the northeastern corner of the intersection with W North Avenue near Lindberg Park, the new structure will replace a currently vacant lot that once held a large Sears store which was demolished in October of 2020. Now Rush Oak Park Hospital, part of the Rush Hospital system, has presented updated plans for their new outpatient center along with the site’s owner Novak Construction.

43 Green Phase 2 Approved by City Council for Bronzeville

7:00 am on April 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Chicago’s City Council has approved the financial framework for the second phase of the 43 Green development, a 10-story mixed-use development adjacent to the 43rd CTA Green Line station in Bronzeville. Positioned at 4309 S Prairie Avenue, the undertaking is to be located just west of the station, directly across from the first phase that was positioned on the east side of the tracks.

Preservation Chicago Reveals 2023’s Most Endangered Buildings List

7:45 am on April 11, 2023 By Ian Achong

This year’s most endangered buildings list has been announced by Preservation Chicago featuring influential structures across the city. In its 21st year, the list covers multiple buildings that are at risk for demolition which have contributed to the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. Some entries may appear on the list multiple years, last year’s list can be found here.

City Council Approves 415 N Sangamon Street in Fulton Market

7:30 am on April 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago City Council has granted final approval for the mixed-use development at 415 N Sangamon Street in West Loop’s Fulton Market, following February’s approval by the Chicago Plan Commission. Situated at the northeast corner of the intersection with W Kinzie Street, the project will showcase a green design and high-tech facade. Fortem Voluntas Partners, the developer behind the proposal, is forging ahead with this angular tower, which was designed by the Chicago-based firm Eckenhoff Saunders Architects.

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