City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development At 1912 W Division Street In Wicker Park

The Chicago City Council has approved a new mixed-use development at 1912 W Division Street in Wicker Park. Located just west of the intersection with N Wolcott Avenue, the proposal will replace a surface parking lot currently used predominantly by the Red Square Baths next door. Developer 1912 Division LLC, a part of Elk Enterprises, is working with local architecture firm FitzGerald Associates on the modern design that will be joining other infill structures on the popular commercial strip.

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New Permits Issued for 4952 S Michigan Avenue in Grand Boulevard

A permit was approved this week for a six-unit residential building located at 4952 S Michigan Avenue in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The owner of this project is listed as Amy Chin. This building will house three dwelling units each with a rear open porch, and include an attached three-vehicle garage. Gary Wands is listed as the architect of record for this project. At this time, no renderings have been made public.

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Plan Commission Approves Residential Development At 1805 N Hamlin Avenue In Logan Square

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved updated plans for the residential development at 1805 N Hamlin Avenue in Logan Square. Located right off of the westernmost edge of the 606 trail, the new project replaces a one-story masonry-clad industrial building at the nexus of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, and Hermosa. Dubbed Encuentro Square, developer Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) is working with Canopy Architecture and Site Design Group on the project, which has received some edits from the last time YIMBY reported on the design.

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New Permits Issued for 1920 W Cullerton Street in Lower West Side

A permit was issued on Tuesday for a two-story residential building located at 1920 W Cullerton Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The permit owner is listed as N2 Green LLC and plans indicate the construction of three total dwelling units with rear decks and stairs. The development will also feature a basement, an attic, a rooftop deck, and three parking spots on a paved concrete pad. The planned structure will fill an empty lot.

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