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Lawson House Renovation Continues in Near North Side

7:30 am on September 15, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Renovation work continues for the 24-story Victor F. Lawson House at 30 W Chicago Avenue in Near North Side. The Art Deco high rise was originally designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond and completed in 1931. Developer Holsten Real Estate will be deconverting the former YMCA from 538 single room occupancy units into 408 affordable apartments. In exchange for keeping all on-site units affordable until at least 2073, the project received both low income housing tax credits and $12.4 million in historic preservation tax credits.

New Permit Issued for 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on September 15, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued Tuesday for a new three-story residential building with a garage at 1528 N Elk Grove Avenue in West Town. The lot is currently occupied by a one-story single-family home. The owner is listed as The Volo Holdings LLC and plans indicate that the project will include two total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck with pergolas, front and rear decks, and a detached two-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The property site is currently occupied by a frame residence.

Crown Installed at Salesforce Tower Chicago in River North

7:45 am on September 14, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Crown installation can be seen for the 60-story Salesforce Tower at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North. The mixed-use, primarily office tower is the third and final phase of the Wolf Point masterplan, developed by Hines in partnership with the longtime landowner Joseph P. Kennedy Family. At a height of 850 feet, the tower makes a substantial appearance on the northwest corner of the skyline, particularly when looking southeast along the Kennedy Expressway.

Permits Issued For Mass Timber Structure At 232 W Chestnut Street Within North Union

7:30 am on September 14, 2022 By Ian Achong

New permits have been issued for the third structure set to rise within the North Union mega development at 232 W Chestnut Street in the Near North Side. Located towards the western end of the larger project on the intersection with N Franklin Street, the new building replaces two existing two-story structures currently being demolished. Developer JDL, most recently known for One Chicago, is showing no signs of stopping on the construction of the Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture designed complex.

New Permits Issued for 1940 N Sawyer Avenue in Logan Square

7:00 am on September 14, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

New construction permits were issued this week for a new two-story frame duplex along with a detached frame garage at 1940 N Sawyer Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as Karli Mayher and indicates that the garage will also include a roof deck. The lot is currently occupied by a frame structure.

Groundbreaking Held For Chicago Lighthouse Mixed-Use Development In the Illinois Medical District

7:45 am on September 13, 2022 By Ian Achong

An official groundbreaking has been held for the mixed-use development at 1134 S Wood Street in the Illinois Medical District. Located near the intersection with W Roosevelt Road, it replaces an existing surface parking lot belonging to one of the developers. That being the Chicago Lighthouse, a local non-profit, who is partnering with Brinshore Development and Landon Bone Baker Architects on the first-of-its-kind building.

Updated Plans Revealed for Two-Building Development in Logan Square

7:30 am on September 13, 2022 By Jack Crawford

New plans have been unveiled for twin mixed-use buildings at 2354 and 2355 N Washtenaw Avenue in Logan Square. This 67-foot-tall duo will house a total of 3,500 square feet of retail, 20 apartments in 2354 N Washtenaw Avenue, and 15 apartments in 2355 N Washtenaw Avenue. This latest 35-unit scope comes at the heels of two previous versions put forward by Hibernian Development, one of which consisted of 27 total units, the other with 48 total units.

New Permits Issued for 1422 E 66th Place in the Woodlawn

7:00 am on September 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved early this week for a new three-story residential building at 1422 E 66th Place in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The owner is listed as Woodlawn Station LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield three total dwelling units with an open rear staircase as well as a rear concrete patio. The project will also feature a three-vehicle parking pad at the rear. The lot is currently vacant. This is a sister build to that of 1424 E 66th Place.

Foundation Work Progresses for 360 N Green Street in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on September 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Since July’s update, foundation work has made extensive progress for Sterling Bay’s mixed-use development at 360 N Green Street in Fulton Market District. The planned 24-story tower will house 5,400 square feet of retail and Class A office space on the upper floors. At 399 feet in height, the project is set to replace a former vacant lot at the intersection of Green and Kinzie.

Initial Plans Revealed For Off-Shore Wind Farm In Lake Michigan

7:30 am on September 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a potential off-shore wind farm near 3600 E 95th Street in the East Side community area. Located near the Illinois International Port District close to the state line with Indiana, the new proposal seeks to create the first facility of its kind on the Great Lakes ahead of other states vying for the opportunity. The plans were introduced by State Representatives Marcus Evans Jr. and Robert Peters at a neighborhood meeting this past week in hopes of getting locals on board.

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