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Embry Condo Development Passes Third Level in West Loop

7:45 am on October 5, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction has surpassed the third level for Embry, a 15-story condominium development situated at 21 N May Street near the center of West Loop. Planned by Sulo Development, the high rise will contain a total of 58 for-sale units ranging from two- to four-bedroom houses and ranging in size from 1,828 to 5,187 square feet. The construction of this 207-foot-tall building will fill the space of an old, vacant lot where a two-story masonry structure used to stand.

Initial Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 2821 N Orchard Street In Lake View East

7:30 am on October 5, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for a residential development at 2821 N Orchard Street in Lake View East. Located just north of the intersection with W Diversey Parkway, the new project will replace an existing 3-story home that dates back to 1891. The drawings from an undisclosed developer were made public via the office of 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, revealing local firm Hanna Architects as the designer of the new structure.

New Permits Issued for 1629 N Burling Street in Lincoln Park

7:00 am on October 5, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued on Monday for the construction of a new four-story residential construction located at 1629 N Burling Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as 1629 N Burling LLC and plans indicate there will be three total units spread across the first through fourth floors. There will be a three-vehicle masonry garage as well as a masonry trash enclosure.

Northwestern Reveals New Stadium Plans At 1505 Central Street In Evanston

7:45 am on October 4, 2022 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a new football stadium at 1505 Central Street in Evanston. Located on the intersection with Ashland Avenue, the new structure for Northwestern University will replace the existing venue within their sports complex which also features an indoor arena as well as a baseball diamond. The university is leading the development efforts with Kansas City-based architects HNTB serving as the designers, who have worked on similar facilities for Ohio State and University of Michigan.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for “Cassidy on Canal” Residential Tower in Fulton River District

7:30 am on October 4, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Yesterday, YIMBY attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the newly dubbed “Cassidy on Canal,” a 33-story residential tower at 344 N Canal Street in Fulton River District. The Habitat Company and Diversified Real Estate Capital are behind the project, which will replace the former Cassidy Tire Building that was demolished this year. The development will yield a total of 343 units along with ground-level retail and 123 parking spaces.

Demolition Permits Issued for 4706 N Malden Street in Uptown

7:00 am on October 4, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was issued on Thursday of last week for the removal of a two-story frame residence located at 4706 N Malden Street in the Uptown neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as Karolina Babkowska.

View of 160 N Elizabeth Street. Rendering by Thomas Roszak Architecture

Cladding Rounds Out for 160 N Elizabeth Street in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on October 3, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is nearing full completion for the 27-story 160 N Elizabeth Street, a mixed-use high rise towards the west end of Fulton Market District. Now dubbed “Fulbrix,” Moceri + Roszak‘s 293-foot-tall building will have 9,000 square feet of retail space and 375 rental units. Of those units, 20 percent will be priced affordably under the ARO planning regulations. These residences will include a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms. A large portion will also come with private balconies.

Adopt-A-Landmark Fund Approved For Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church In Grand Boulevard

7:30 am on October 3, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the Adopt-a-Landmark Fund for the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church at 4501 S Vincennes Avenue in Grand Boulevard. Located on the intersection with E 45th Street, the historical church is credited as being the birthplace of Gospel music and a long term stalwart of the local community. Under a new pastor, the church hopes to see a renaissance as it uses the money for the restoration of the Dankmar Adler designed synagogue, originally built for the Isaiah Temple congregation.

Mayor Lightfoot Seeks to Support Urban Agriculture in the City with Community Growers Program

7:00 am on October 3, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

On Wednesday Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issued a joint RFP for the Food Equity: Community Growers Program. According to a release issued by the Mayor’s Press Office, this is a $2 million program designed to invest in urban agriculture, and increase food equity in communities with a history of disinvestment. This will be accomplished by fostering the development of local growers to fight food scarcity. The release continues by stating that “through this RFP, the City will provide funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan to one nonprofit organization to serve as a lead delegate agency for the Community Growers Program. This lead delegate agency will provide grants and ongoing technical assistance to awarded growers to ensure project success by understanding the specific needs of each individual project site and provide the appropriate support.”

Dead by Design #5: 7 South Dearborn Street in The Loop

7:45 am on October 2, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Next in our “Dead by Design” series of cancelled Chicago supertowers, we have a 112-story tower originally planned for 7 S Dearborn Avenue in The Loop. The mixed-use skyscraper would have measured 1,567 feet to its roof, marking what would have been its official height. However, the structure would have also been accompanied by three 433-foot-tall antennas that would have brought its pinnacle height to 2,000 feet, just one foot higher than last week’s Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle.

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