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140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

140 N Ashland Avenue Takes #30 in Year-End Countdown

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

As the 30th tallest construction project in Chicago’s year-end countdown and set to stand 155 feet in height, 140 N Ashland Avenue is now making headway in Near West Side. The 12-story building by Marquette Companies will attach to an existing five-story brick building, offering a total 210 rental apartments in addition to first-floor retail. At least 10 percent of the units will be affordable, while the remaining five percent will either be on- or off-site (yet to be indicated).

Funding Secured For Final Portion Of Marquette Greenway Trail

7:30 am on December 2, 2022 By Ian Achong

Funding has been secured for the last stretch of the new Marquette Greenway Trail Project stretching from Michigan to the southern end of Chicago. Winding for a total of 58 miles, the path runs through Indiana and will connect Calumet Park to New Buffalo, Michigan. Efforts for the massive project are split by all three states involved in order to build the last 36 miles left to complete the route. This all has been led primarily by volunteers and local municipalities while being funded via donations, local, state, and federal grants.

Demolition Permits Issued for 1740 W School Street in Lake View

7:00 am on December 2, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was issued earlier in the week for a two-story frame multi-unit residential building and a detached frame garage located at 1740 W School Street in the Lake View neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as Craig Silberberg. No permits or future plans have been issued as of yet for any upcoming projects or zoning changes.

1229 W Concord Kicks Off YIMBY’s Year-End Countdown In 31st Place

7:45 am on December 1, 2022 By Ian Achong

Welcomes to Chicago YIMBY’s year-end countdown. Now in its third year, we invite you to come back every day this month as we count down new tall developments populating our skyline. Similar to years past, we will showcase 31 projects across the city in alignment with our sister sites like New York YIMBY.

New Guinness Brewery in Fulton Market Heads Closer to 2023 Completion

7:30 am on December 1, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Exterior renovation work continues to take shape for the new Guinness Taproom and Brewery in Fulton Market. Owned by Fred Latsko, the former Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal Building at 375 N Morgan Street is being developed by Guinness as part of a deal that was finalized last year. Once a popular street art canvas, the converted beer hub will now contain a 10-barrel brewery, a pub, and a restaurant serving local chef cuisine.

New Permits Issued for 1325 West Carmen Avenue in Uptown

7:00 am on December 1, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued on Monday for a three-story residential building located at 1325 West Carmen Avenue in Uptown. The permits for the development were issued to TSE Enterprises LLC and will involve five dwelling units with front and rear balconies on the first and second floors, a basement, a shared rooftop deck, and a detached one-story masonry garage. The site will offer three additional spaces via a carport.

Podium of 360 N Green Street Fills Out in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on November 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The lower levels of the superstructure are taking shape for 360 N Green Street, a 24-story mixed-use tower at the northeast corner of Fulton Market. The 399-foot-tall tower is being developed by Sterling Bay directly east of the Guinness Brewery, already in progress.

Plan Commission Approves Baseball Fields In Jackson Park

7:30 am on November 30, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the construction and renovation of new baseball diamonds at 1987 E Hayes Drive within Jackson Park. Located towards the east side of the park across Wooded Island and near the Statue of the Republic, the project continues the vision of the park’s 2018 framework plan. The plan is being brought forward by the Chicago Park District as it continues to construct a better public green space for locals and visitors alike as the construction of the Obama Presidential Center.

New Permits Issued for 2531 S Albany Avenue in South Lawndale

7:00 am on November 30, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued yesterday for a two-story residential building at 2531 S Albany Avenue in the South Lawndale neighborhood. The permit notes that this will be owner-occupied and lists Ramon Escamilla as the owner. Plans indicate this project will be a frame construction and yield two total units. The building will include open rear decks and an egress stair. An existing masonry garage will remain on site. The project will replace an existing structure. Mark Murphy of M Architecture is listed as the architect of record. No renderings have been made public.

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Roseland Medical District Master Plan

7:45 am on November 29, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the final iteration of the Roseland Medical District Masterplan in Roseland. Relatively bound by W 110th Street to the north, S Michigan Avenue to the east, W 112th Street to the south, and S Eggleston Avenue to the west, the plan would sit just east of the future 111th Street station from the CTA Red Line extension. The efforts are being led by the Roseland Medical District Commission who is working with local design firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture on the overall guide.

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