St. Boniface revovation progress

New Permits Issued For Residential Conversion Of St. Boniface Church In West Town

New permits have been issued for the residential conversion of the St. Boniface church at 1356 W Chestnut Street in West Town. Located on the northeast corner with N Noble Street, the long-standing church will finally see work begin on its units after multiple years of setbacks which involved the preservation of some interior elements previously set to be removed. Developer ZSD Corp is leading the project and working with SPACE Architects + Planners on this first phase of work.

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New Permits Issued for 2733 W Maypole Avenue in East Garfield Park

A permit was approved earlier this week for a second new three-story residential building at 2733 W Maypole Avenue in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. This is a sister build to a twin project from the same team which will be located at 2727 W Maypole Avenue. The owner is listed as Darlena W Burnett, and the current plans indicate this project will yield six total dwelling units. The front of the building will be outfitted with balconies. The project will be fenced and feature a seven-vehicle parking pad at the rear. The lot is currently vacant.

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Plan Commission Approved Mixed-Use Development At 330 W Chestnut Street In Near North Side

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a mixed-use development at 330 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side. Located on the northeast corner with N Orleans Street, the vacant site was occasionally used for outdoor fitness classes and as a parking lot over the last two years. Developers Draper & Kramer and BlitzLake Partners have tapped local architecture firm FitzGerald Associates on the design for the structure that will be near the upcoming North Union mega-development.

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