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Bill Introduced Would Create Bronzeville National Heritage Area

7:45 am on January 4, 2022 By Ian Achong

A bill in 2021 was introduced to create a new national heritage area in Bronzeville dedicated to its significance in the nation’s culture. The two bills H.R. 670 and S.511 are now being reviewed by a subcommittee on National Parks before being voted on by the House and senate respectively. The bills would create the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, becoming one of three in the state and are backed by US Representative Bobby Rush, who recently announced won’t be seeking a 16th term, and Senator Dick Durbin.

Exterior for Gateway Apartments Progresses in Illinois Medical District

7:30 am on January 4, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Glass installation and exterior work is progressing for the 11-story Gateway Apartments building, situated at 2050 W Ogden Avenue in the Illinois Medical District. There will be just under 10,000 square feet of ground-floor mercantile space, along with 161 dwelling units on the upper floors.

New Demolition Permit Issued for 1402 S Western Avenue Near West Side

7:00 am on January 4, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story, masonry building at 1402 S Western Avenue in the Near West Side neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as 1860 N Elston LLC. As of the time of this writing, no plans appear to have been submitted to upgrade any of the zoning designations for this property and there are currently no plans for any future construction.

City Council Approves New Tax Incentives For Commercial Developments

7:45 am on January 3, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved tax incentives for four redevelopment projects across the city including Uptown, Humboldt Park, Chatham, and New City. All but one of the developments are new with the other being an extension of an existing credit, the incentive is as follows; commercial developments will be taxed at 10 percent for the first 10 years, 15 percent for the 11th year, and 20 percent for the 12th year before rising to the standard 25 percent thereafter. The two classes in this round of approvals are 6(b) due to new construction and 7(a) for redevelopment under $2 million.

Inspire West Town’s Facade Takes Shape at 1140 W Erie Street

7:30 am on January 3, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Cladding is closing in on completion for a new eight-story building located at 1140 W Erie Street in West Town. Dubbed “Inspire West Town,” this mixed-use project is set to house 113 rental apartments atop ground-level commercial space. Developer Bond Companies has planned for 23 total affordable units, six residences will be on site with the other 17 subsidized units within the surrounding area.

New Permits Issued for 1520 N Ashland Avenue in West Town

7:00 am on January 3, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued last Thursday for a new four-story residential building located at 1520 N Ashland Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. The lot is currently unoccupied. The permit owner is listed as 1520 N Ashland LLC and plans indicate that the scope of the project will include two total units and a basement level. There will be a rooftop deck with an enclosed staircase, rear decks on the first and third floors, as well as a balcony at the front of the building on the third floor. Plans also show a detached two-car garage with its own rooftop deck.

1371 W Randolph Street Continues Climb in West Loop

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

Structural work is around the halfway point for a new seven-story parking and retail structure, situated at 1371 W Randolph Street in West Loop. Replacing a former parking lot, this project will integrate with the…

Updated Details Revealed For SRO Project At 3150 N Racine Avenue In Lakeview

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

Updated details have been revealed for a new residential expansion to an existing building at 3150 N Racine Avenue in Lakeview. Located on the southwest corner with W Belmont Avenue, the existing building is owned and operated by Mercy Housing as supportive apartments. Developer Belray Limited has tapped local designer Landon Bone Baker for the expansion to the affordable housing project that will replace the adjoining parking lot with added units.

New Permits Issued for 643 East 50th Street in Grand Boulevard

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

A permit was approved earlier this week for a new three-story residential building at 643 East 50th Street in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. Red Van Construction Inc is listed as the owner and plans indicate this project is a frame structure and will yield three total units, each with rear open wooden porches. The development will replace a vacant lot.

Plans Unveiled For New Mega-Development In Woodlawn

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

To ring in the new year, plans for a new mega-development have been revealed for the parking lots surrounding the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. Dubbed ‘Woodlawn Central’ the project would redevelop eight parcels of vacant land and parking lots into 1.25 million square feet of mixed-use space focused on benefiting the area. The large team includes the church, The University of Chicago, the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Citibank, AECOM as well as SOM and Gensler on the design side.

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