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Aerial View of 160 N Morgan Street. Rendering by bKL Architecture

West Loop’s 160 N Morgan Clenches 8th Place In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 24, 2022 By Ian Achong

Quickly rising into the 8th place of this year’s countdown is the mixed-use tower at 160 N Morgan Street in the West Loop. Located just north of famed W Randolph Street in the growing neighborhood, the project recently had its first pieces of facade installed as it grows next to neighborhood stalwart Federales who just announced a Logan Square outpost. Developer Sterling Bay partnered with the Colorado-based equity firm Ascentris, both of which are also working on the 11th place of the countdown 225 N Elizabeth nearby, with bKL Architecture leading the design.

1201 W Fulton Market. Rendering by Morris Adjmi Architects

Fencing Spotted at 1201 W Fulton in Fulton Market District

7:30 am on December 24, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction fencing can be seen surrounding a one-story masonry building in Fulton Market. This parcel is currently under development by Fulton Street Companies and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital and is set to be transformed into a 34-story, 414-foot-tall tower. This mixed-use high rise will feature 13,100 square feet of retail space, as well as 433 apartment units.

Department of Planning and Development Seeks Feedback on Altenheim Line Framework Plan

7:00 am on December 24, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is asking for community feedback on the Altenheim Line Framework Plan. This plan centers around the goal of creating opportunities for developments anchored around a new elevated two-mile stretch of recreational trail touching the North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, and West Garfield Park neighborhoods.

Aerial View of 150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

Foundation Work Gives Way to Vertical Construction at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville

7:45 am on December 23, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Taking ninth place in our year-end construction countdown, the 28-story hotel at 150 E Ontario Street is gearing up to rise in Streeterville. Developed by The Prime Group, the 345-foot-tall project will be the next location for the Spanish hotel brand RIU Hotels and Resorts, offering a total of 388 rooms. Additionally, a ground-level cafe will be situated at the southeast corner of the tower base.

Residential Development Proposed At 455 W Briar Place In Lake View East

7:30 am on December 23, 2022 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 453-455 W Briar Place in Lake View East. Located east of N Broadway and near Lincoln Park, the new structure will replace two existing multi-story homes built in the early 1900s that together make up a 9,180-square-foot lot. Locally-based GVP Development is leading the proposal along with design firm SGW Architecture who aims to mimic the style of its surroundings.

New Permits Issued for 712 W 26th Street in Bridgeport

7:00 am on December 23, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

New permits were issued for a two-story residential building located at 712 W 26th Street in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The owners are listed as Hong Chen and Jijia He and plans indicate this project will yield a total of six units. The building will be outfitted with rear metal porches and there will be six parking spaces on site as well as new fencing surrounding the property. The lot is currently vacant.

1400 S Wabash Avenue. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

South Loop’s 1400 S Wabash Avenue Claims 10th Spot On Countdown

7:45 am on December 22, 2022 By Ian Achong

Facade work continues on this year’s 10th tallest development at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop. The mixed-use building has topped out and its facade continues to rise at the intersection with E 14th Street. The rear of the structure abuts up to the CTA Green Line tracks, continuing to create an urban canyon for the train tracks. Chicago-based CMK Companies, who also developed the nearby Imprint tower, is leading the project and Pappageorge Haymes is responsible for the design.

5235 N Western Avenue Receives Construction Permits in Lincoln Square

7:30 am on December 22, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story mixed-use building at 5235 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. Planned by Panoptic Group, the new development will comprise of 18 total units atop ground-floor retail space, an elevator, and a 16-vehicle garage topped with a rooftop deck. Prior to development, the site was occupied by a one-floor masonry bank building.

Standard Communities Acquires Bryn Mawr Belle Shore Apartments in Edgewater

7:00 am on December 22, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Affordable housing developer Standard Communities has secured a 100 percent affordable housing community at the Bryn Mawr Belle Shore Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood. Located at 1052-1070 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, the project houses 371 units in a mix of studio and one-bedrooms as well as 15,000 square feet of retail space.

Countdown’s 11th Tallest Tower Prepares to Rise at 225 N Elizabeth In Fulton Market

7:45 am on December 21, 2022 By Ian Achong

Foundation work is ready to give way to vertical construction for the mixed-use development at 225 N Elizabeth Street in Fulton Market District, where many of this year’s entries are. Located on the southeast corner with W Fulton Street, foundation work is currently well underway for the structure after it completed the removal of the previous empty surface lot on the site. Developers Sterling Bay and Colorado-based Ascentris have been leading the charge on the Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture-designed-structure.

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