Site Work Begins for Patio Dining at 817 W Lake Street in Fulton Market

Initial site work has been spotted at the site of 817 W Lake Street in West Loop‘s Fulton Market district. Developer Sancerre Realty has planned for a new patio area to accompany the adjacent BLVD Steakhouse. While these plans were originally intended to be temporary in anticipation for a new seven-story mixed-use building, the permit filing from January this year indicates that the patio will be permanent.

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City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development At 1912 W Division Street In Wicker Park

The Chicago City Council has approved a new mixed-use development at 1912 W Division Street in Wicker Park. Located just west of the intersection with N Wolcott Avenue, the proposal will replace a surface parking lot currently used predominantly by the Red Square Baths next door. Developer 1912 Division LLC, a part of Elk Enterprises, is working with local architecture firm FitzGerald Associates on the modern design that will be joining other infill structures on the popular commercial strip.

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New Permits Issued for 4952 S Michigan Avenue in Grand Boulevard

A permit was approved this week for a six-unit residential building located at 4952 S Michigan Avenue in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The owner of this project is listed as Amy Chin. This building will house three dwelling units each with a rear open porch, and include an attached three-vehicle garage. Gary Wands is listed as the architect of record for this project. At this time, no renderings have been made public.

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