Initial Permits Approved For Residential Conversion At 1039 W Lawrence Avenue In Uptown

Initial permits have been approved for the residential conversion of the former Lorali Hotel at 1039 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located on the southwest corner of the intersection with N Kenmore Avenue, the empty building most recently served as an SRO three years ago before being vacated by its current owner. Owner Jim Stoller has been working towards making the conversion a reality since 2019 when he received zoning approval along with relocating the building’s past residents at his own expense.

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New Permits Issued for 3672 S Indiana Avenue in Douglas

A new permit has been issued for a three-story residential building located at 3672 S Indiana Avenue in the Douglas neighborhood near Bronzeville. The permit’s owners have been listed as Eagle OZB. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units with open porches in the rear. Plans also indicate the presence of a detached three-vehicle garage. The property lot is currently vacant.

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Updated Plans Revealed For Chicago Fire Training Facility In Near West Side

Updated plans have been revealed to the community for a new sporting facility within Addams/Medill Park at 1434 S Loomis Street in the Near West Side. The park which is roughly bound by W Roosevelt Road, S Loomis Street, W 14th Street, and S Ashland Avenue is near the growing Illinois Medical District and has been host to major music festivals in the past. The project is being developed by the Chicago Fire Football Club with Crawford Architects working on its revised design.

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Emmett Street Apartments. Rendering by Landon Bone Baker Architects

Affordable Housing Lottery Will Soon Open for 2614 N Emmett Street in Logan Square

The Chicago Housing Authority has listed details for upcoming affordable apartments in Lucy Gonzalez Parsons Apartments (formerly Emmett Street Apartments) located at 2614 N Emmett Street in Logan Square. The seven-story mixed-use building includes 4,300 square feet of ground-floor retail, and currently offers 41 affordable units, and office space for building management.

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