Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a revised $1.25 billion plan on Thursday, aimed at bolstering affordable housing and economic development in Chicago. Notable for its departure from reliance on TIF districts, the proposal allocates $250 million…
The Chicago Park District has approved funding for three major capital improvement projects across the city. Announced earlier this week, the approval came from their Board of Commissioners for work at Rainbow Beach, Ronan Park, and Cragin Park. This builds upon various previously announced projects including a new field house in Jackie Robinson Park.
A new residential project is underway at 906 West Wolfram Street in Lakeview East, with plans recently approved for a three-story building that includes two dwelling units, a basement, and a private roof deck. The project, which has a budget of $919,640 was approved on April 9.
Details have been revealed for the residential conversion of the office building at 739 S Clark Street in Printer’s Row. Located just north of the intersection with W Polk Street, the conversion is for the office portion of the Imprint mixed-use development. The project is being led by CMK Companies who is working on 1630 S Wabash Avenue nearby.
The Chicago Cubs made progress this week in their bid to install two large corporate logo signs near Wrigley Field, a move aimed at increasing revenue. Approved by the City Council Zoning Committee, the ordinance permits the placement of Coca-Cola and Benjamin Moore signs on buildings adjacent to the ballpark’s bleachers, signaling the team’s strategy to capitalize on advertising opportunities in the area as reported by Crains Chicago.
