New Permits Issued for 6324 S Evans Avenue in Woodlawn

Permits were issued early this week for a new three-story residential building at 6324 S Evans Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The permit owner is listed as Mia Jones, and the description indicates this will be a three-flat frame construction on the currently vacant lot. The building will feature rear egress stairs and a concrete parking pad with three spaces. The property will be fenced. YIMBY previously reported on a sister build from the same owner and team.

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New Details Revealed For Community Garden At Muddy Waters Museum In North Kenwood

New details have been revealed for a new small garden as a part of the Muddy Waters museum at 4337 S Lake Park Avenue in North Kenwood. Located just south of the intersection with E 43rd Street, the garden will replace a vacant lot adjacent to the now landmarked once-home of the famed musician. The MOJO, or Muddy waters Original Jam Out Museum and its founder Chandra Cooper partnered with local architecture firm BauerLatoza Studio on the design which was recently presented at a neighborhood meeting.

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New Permits Issued for 3328 N Clifton Avenue in Lake View

A permit was issued earlier this week for a new three-story residential building, located at 3328 N Clifton Avenue in Lake View. The owner is listed as 3328 N Clifton LLC. The property will house a total of three apartments. There will be a basement and a private roof deck with stair access. The property will also have a three-vehicle garage. There is an existing masonry structure at the project site. No demolition permits have been filed.

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Bears Reveal Initial Masterplan For Potential Arlington Heights Complex

Initial details have been revealed for the potential sports and entertainment complex for the Chicago Bears at 2200 Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. Located just south of the intersection of Highway 14 and 53, the proposal will replace the now-closed Arlington International Racecourse if the team chooses to pursue its departure from Soldier Field downtown. The Bears and their soon retiring president Ted Phillips are working with San Francisco-based architects Hart Howerton on the conceptual masterplan.

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