Homewood Suites Hotel and Conference Center Tops out in Skokie

7:45 am on March 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center is set to open in downtown Skokie, after Chicago-based E&M Strategic Development completed construction and topped out the project. The hotel, which is expected to be a major draw for business and leisure travelers, will have 143 rooms, as well as 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, 5,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space, a rooftop bar, and 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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Rezoning Application Submitted For 330 N Clark Street In River North

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

A new zoning application has been submitted for the mixed-use development at 330 N Clark Street in River North. Located almost on Chicago river, the new building would rise in the small parking lot at the northeast corner of the existing Reid Murdoch Center. Although it was originally proposed in 2016, the project has received a handful of changes over the years as it has worked towards getting off of the ground. Now developer Friedman Properties is proposing another change to the HKS Architects-designed structure.

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Committee On Design Reviews ‘The Ave’ In Humboldt Park

7:45 am on March 13, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Committee on Design has reviewed updated plans for the Invest South/West winning proposal at 3601 W Chicago Avenue in Humboldt Park. Dubbed ‘The Ave’, the project is located on the southwest corner with Central Park Avenue and is part of a larger multi-phase proposal to revitalize various vacant lots across the changing neighborhood. Developer KMW Communities is working with local design firms Gensler, Nia, and Site Design Group on the affordable housing proposal.

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Nine-residence development at Argyle & Long via Google Maps

Construction Progresses for Nine Single-Family Homes at 5338-56 W Argyle Avenue in Jefferson Park

7:30 am on March 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

With foundation work beginning late last year, construction is progressing rapidly for a collection of nine single family residences at 5338-56 W Argyle Avenue at the corner of W Argyle Street and N Long Avenue in Jefferson Park. Developed by MK Construction & Builders and designed by Beata Klak, each of the homes will stand three stories and occupy 3,200 square feet. Each is expected to sell for $800,000.

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