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1321 North Ashland Avenue construction update

Residences Topped Out, Garage Underway At 1321 North Ashland In West Town

7:30 am on July 1, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A four-story residential building has topped out at 1321 North Ashland Avenue in West Town, as concrete block begins setting on the side walls for its attached garage at the alley. The brickwork on the front and side façades for the dwelling units appears to be complete, and an elevator enclosure is visible near the northeast corner of the roof top, which will also include a deck for residents. That should provide enough elevation for nice skyline views. The new construction permit allows balconies on the three upper floors; those have yet to be installed.

Hotel To Residential Conversion Moving Forward In Streeterville

7:45 am on June 30, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans for another residential conversion are now moving forward after receiving approval from the Chicago City Council. Located at 201 East Walton Place in Streeterville, the structure currently serves as an extended-stay hotel just steps away from the lakefront and Michigan Avenue. Efforts are being led by Churchwick Partners.

4519 North Western Avenue demolition permitted

Demolition Permitted For 4519 North Western Avenue Ahead Of Three-Unit Redevelopment

7:30 am on June 30, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A demolition permit was issued on June 16 to remove a frame residence and detached garage for redevelopment at 4519 North Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. The application start date is April 13, and it comes through with a reported cost of $19,950. Brophy excavation is named as the demo contractor for the property.

Plan Commission Approves New Retail Development On Oak Street

7:45 am on June 29, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for a new retail building at 107–109 East Oak Street in the Near North Side. Sitting near the intersection with North Michigan Avenue, the project will replace an already demolished structure at 107 Oak Street while also incorporating the existing three-story building at 109 Oak Street.

Demolition progress for 1282 West Washington

Demolition Nears Completion For Condominiums At 1282 West Washington In West Loop

7:30 am on June 29, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Demolition of a single-story, L-shaped commercial building at 1280 West Washington Boulevard in the West Loop has progressed from the rear of the structure through to the front wall. Demo contractor Precision Excavation received a permit to raze the structure on June 3 with a reported cost of $80,000. They’re tearing the property down to clear the site for a condominium development from ZSD Corp that gained approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this month.

Mixed-Use Proposal Approved In West Town

7:45 am on June 28, 2026 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for an upcoming mixed-use development at 2323 West Grand Avenue within West Town. Located mid-block between North Western Avenue and North Oakley Boulevard, the planned structure will replace a vacant lot commonly used for parking. The details come as the proposal also gains approval from City Council.

1332 West Grand Avenue demolition permitted

Demolition Permit For Former Aya Pastry Building At 1332 West Grand Signals Start Of Nine-Unit Development

7:30 am on June 28, 2026 By Daniel Schell

On the second day of June, the City of Chicago authorized the demolition of a single-story commercial building at 1332 West Grand Avenue in West Town. Home to Aya Pastry until its closing in August of last year, the site will be transformed into a new-construction residential building with ground-floor retail space. Builder Luxury is named in the demo permit as the contractor for the razing at a reported cost of $25,000.

Edgewater Development Returns With Revised Plans

7:45 am on June 27, 2026 By Ian Achong

Revised plans have once again been revealed for the proposed redevelopment of the Emmanuel Congregation campus at 5959 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Sitting right on the coast of Lake Michigan and surrounded by high-rises, the project has seen multiple rounds of iterations over the past few months, with the last update coming this past May.

Caisson Equipment Setting Up At 410 North Elizabeth

7:30 am on June 27, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The construction site at Elizabeth and Kinzie Streets is filling up with caisson equipment, as Keller and Clark Construction get started on the 33-story residential tower at 410 North Elizabeth. One drilling rig stands at the ready, with augers, drill bits, iron tubing and more arriving waiting on site. Another truckload arrived during our site visit on Tuesday.

First Phase Of Woodlawn Central Approved By Plan Commission

7:45 am on June 26, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the multi-phase Woodlawn Central development centered around the intersections of East 63rd Street and South Dorchester Avenue. The approval comes after more than four years of planning by the Apostolic Church of God, which is behind the proposal and occupies a large portion of the property.

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