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400 N Lake Shore Drive. Rendering by SOM

Potential Groundbreaking Date Announced For 400 N Lake Shore Drive In Streeterville

7:45 am on April 9, 2022 By Ian Achong

A potential groundbreaking date has been revealed for the residential towers at 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Located on the long vacant site of the failed Chicago Spire development, the two new towers would partially utilize the foundation hole left by the Spire and provide a cap to the Ogden Slip. Developer Related Midwest who is also behind The 78 near the South Loop is working with globally famous skyscraper firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill on the design, the firm responsible for a number of Chicago’s major skyscrapers.

Foundation Permits Issued for 633 S LaSalle Street in Printer’s Row

7:30 am on April 9, 2022 By Jack Crawford

This week, foundation permits were issued for an 18-story co-living development at 633 S LaSalle Street in South Loop‘s Printer’s Row District. The Collective, a London-based developer, is behind the 162,000-square-foot project, which will house 117 apartments with a total of 381 beds.

New Permits Issued for 2015 S Ruble Street in Lower West Side

7:00 am on April 9, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a three-story residential building located at 2015 S Ruble Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The permit owner is listed as Teh Chan and plans indicate the construction of three total dwelling units with rear porches, and a rooftop deck on the building. Three parking spots will be available on a paved concrete pad. The planned structure will fill an empty lot.

Drilling Begins for West Loop’s Embry Development

7:45 am on April 8, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Caisson drilling has begun for the 15-story condominium high rise known as Embry, located at 21 N May Street in West Loop. This residential project by Sulo Development will house a total of 58 for-sale units, ranging from two- to four-bedroom residences and spanning from 1,828 and 5,187 square feet. This 207-foot-tall edifice will replace an empty lot that once housed a two-story masonry building.

Water Tower Place Changes Hands On Michigan Avenue

7:30 am on April 8, 2022 By Ian Achong

The famed Water Tower Place Mall at 835 N Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile has been turned over to its lender. Located between E Chestnut Street and E Pearson Street just south of the John Hancock Tower, the retail location has occupied the full block site since the 1970’s. Most recently owned by New York-based Brookfield Properties who operate retail locations across the nation, the mall will now be in the hands of MetLife Investment Management which is a part of the insurance company.

Mahalia Jackson Plaza to be Built in Chatham

7:00 am on April 8, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new temporary community plaza is coming to Chatham. As reported by Block Club Chicago, the neighborhood addition could be completed as soon as summer 2022. The site which will span 8,500 square feet is to be located at the corner of E 79th Street and State Street and will honor legendary Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson who was a longtime Chatham resident. Mahalia Jackson is remembered as a vibrant pillar of the community and as one of the most influential figures in Gospel music.

Initial Details Revealed For A Residential Development At 5853 N Broadway In Edgewater

7:45 am on April 7, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for an affordable residential development at 5853 N Broadway in Edgewater. Located just south of the intersection with W Thorndale Avenue, the project would replace an existing one-story masonry building and its parking lot adjacent to the Broadway Armory community center. The current structure is utilized by the Streets and Sanitation Department, who will vacate the property. Local developer Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation is working with Landon Bone Baker Architects on the design of the new mid-rise.

1690 N Elston Office Redevelopment Takes Shape in West Town

7:30 am on April 7, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction can be seen at the site of West Town‘s 1690 N Elston Avenue, where Property Adventures Corporation has planned a boutique office redevelopment of a former industrial building. This existing masonry structure will be renovated, while a new 10,000-square-foot addition will attach to its west-facing side.

New Permits Issued for 702 E 41st Street in Grand Boulevard

7:00 am on April 7, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved this week for a six-unit residential building located at 702 E 41st Street in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The developer on this project is listed as Red Van Construction. While there are a few larger units planned, each dwelling space will have a minimum of four bedrooms and have three and a half bathrooms, with all residents ranging between 2,400 to 3,200 square feet. The building will also include an attached two-vehicle garage and roof deck. Charles E Schwartz is listed as the architect of record for this project.

Morton Salt Development. Rendering by Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Exterior Work Progresses for Morton Salt Adaptive Reuse in West Town

7:45 am on April 6, 2022 By Jack Crawford

New walls, signage, and windows can be seen along the exterior of the former Morton Salt Factory in West Town, where developers R2 Companies, Blue Star Properties, and Skydeck have planned an adaptive re-use renovation. This revamped complex at 1357 N Elston Avenue will house a new entertainment venue inside the main shed, as well as supplementary R&D offices for Morton Salt in the old packaging buildings. Other changes include the removal of the east shed, a new one-story access corridor, and a new food stand within the former garage.

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