The Shops at Big Deahl

Site Prep Kicks Off for Phase II of Shops at Big Deahl

Site prep is now in full swing for the second phase of a three-part development known as The Shops at Big Deahl, located adjacent to Clybourn Corridor. Planned by Structured Development, the completed first phase is a four-story rock climbing gym called Movement Lincoln Park, which wrapped up construction last year. The second stage of the vision, meanwhile, broke ground this past December, and will consist of two mid-rise buildings. Located at 1450 N Dayton Street, this pair of edifices will be 10 and four stories, measuring 117 and 64 feet respectively.

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Updated Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 4537 N Clark Street In Uptown

Updated details have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 4537 N Clark Street in Uptown. Located near the corner with W Wilson Street, the project replaces two one-story and one two-story retail buildings which were demolished last summer in preparation for construction. Developer Longford Design + Construction is also the architect behind the building, which has been a point of contention for the neighborhood since 2017.

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4409 S Normal Avenue

Demolition Permit Issued for 4409 S Normal Avenue in New City

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story masonry building and detached garage located at 4409 S Normal Avenue in the New City neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as Thomas Doyle. A permit has been submitted for new construction on the site which will feature a two-story single-family home with a basement and a detached two-car garage.

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Renderings Revealed For Merchandise Mart Renovation In River North

Initial renderings have been revealed for a new expansive renovation of the Merchandise Mart at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza in River North. The renovation comes just a few years after it received major updates including new elevators, monumental stairs, and upgrades to other amenity areas. The new work will be led by New York-based developer Vornado Realty Trust who is also planning some residential towers nearby, while the design is led by the local office of Gensler.

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