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Updated Details Revealed For Community Arts Center At 1353 E 72nd Street In Greater Grand Crossing

7:30 am on August 20, 2022 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for a community arts center at 1353 E 72nd Street in Greater Grand Crossing. Located just west of the intersection with S Dorchester Avenue, the project will rehabilitate the previously abandoned St. Laurence Catholic School which has sat vacant after past redevelopment plans failed. The creative force behind the new art-focused spaces is the Rebuild Foundation led by Theaster Gates who is well known for his Stony Island Arts Bank project. Woman-owned Muller 2 known for their O’Hare Terminal 5 extension are serving as the architects, while Power & Sons as the general contractor.

Talks Continue on the Future of Former St Ignatius Church in Rogers Park

7:00 am on August 20, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

In a recent town hall in the 49th Ward, Alderwoman Maria Hadden updated community members on the future of the closed St. Ignatius church located at 6559 N Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park. The church was built in 1917 and designed by noted architect Henry J Schlacks. Schlacks notably started his career in the offices of Adler & Sullivan before starting his own practice.

Facade Work Underway at 1044 W Van Buren Street in West Loop

7:45 am on August 19, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is now underway at Tandem’s 1044 W Van Buren Street, a new 18-story rental residential tower in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The 196-unit development will rise along the southern edge of the neighborhood, replacing a former vacant lot.

Aerial View of Damen CTA Green Line Station. Rendering by Perkins + Will

Permits Issued for New CTA Green Line Station at Damen Avenue and Lake Street

7:30 am on August 19, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits have been issued for the upcoming Green Line CTA station located at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. YIMBY previously reported on the upcoming stop which will service the growing west side area, as well as the nearby United Center. The project has experienced several setbacks in the timeline mainly due to budgeting issues. The station was announced in 2017 and was originally planned to open in 2020.

Demolition Permits Issued for 3108 N Leavitt Street in North Center

7:00 am on August 19, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits were issued earlier this week to remove a two-story multi-residence and a detached garage located at 3108 N Leavitt Street in the North Center neighborhood. The owner is listed as Leavitt Street View LLC.

1020 W Randolph Street. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Structural Work Takes Shape at 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on August 18, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural beams for 1020 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market District are now reaching their final height. This five-story mixed-use development by L3 Capital will have ground-floor retail and boutique Class A offices on the upper levels. The amenity enclosure on the top of the building will be accompanied by a 1,850-square-foot rooftop deck. The 22,000 square feet of interior space features sleek finishes, living walls, and expansive warehouse-style windows.

New Details Revealed For A Residential Development In Greater Grand Crossing

7:30 am on August 18, 2022 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed for a residential development at 7237 S Vincennes Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing. Located just north of the intersection with W 73rd Street, the project will replace a large vacant lot owned by Anthony Casboni whose family has owned the land since 1939 and once operated a discount store on it. Casboni is working with co-developer Darryl Burton who will also act as the project manager, both will see through the first phase of the proposal before continuing with a second phase.

“We Will Chicago” Hosts Webinar on Public Health & Safety

7:00 am on August 18, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Today “We Will Chicago” invites the public to join their webinar on Public Health & Safety. As previously reported, this program is the first citywide initiative of its kind since the “1966 Comprehensive Plan.” We Will’s efforts are still evolving, but the three-year citywide planning initiative prioritizes equity, resiliency, and engagement to create an inclusive vision for the future of Chicago. The program is continuing this virtual series with the goal to increase vibrancy throughout Chicago, by looking at models and practices brought about by global thought leaders.

808 N Cleveland Avenue Nears Full Height in Near North Side

7:45 am on August 17, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction at 808 N Cleveland Avenue is progressing at a rapid pace in Near North Side. The 23-story mixed-use tower is quickly reaching its full height, and the structural work is almost finished. The 284-foot-tall tower is being developed by DAC Developments and is replacing a previous overgrown lot on a trapezoidal parcel.

Two Historical Buildings Sold In River North

7:30 am on August 17, 2022 By Ian Achong

New information has been revealed on the sale of two historical structures at 29 E Ohio Street and 619 N Wabash Avenue in River North. Located on opposite corners of each other and across the street from the upcoming temporary Bally’s Casino, the buildings hold Chicago staples of Pizzeria Uno and Due. Previous CEO of the chain Aaron Spencer approved the sale of the buildings to the Texas-based investment firm Newport Global Advisors, who also fully purchased Uno’s in 2017.

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