3015 North Southport Avenue construction

Foundation work has begun for residential building at 3015 North Southport

Foundation work has begun for a new residential building at 3015 North Southport Avenue in Lake View. Taking over a surface parking lot, the new development will consist of seven dwelling units in a five-story structure. A new construction permit was issued for the property on September 6 of this year, showing Chicago’s Advent Properties as the developer. The permit was issued after amendments were approved to increase parking and decrease setbacks.

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6121 South Stony Island Avenue, via Google Maps

New Construction Permit Issued For Athletic Center At 6121 South Stony Island Avenue In Woodlawn

A new construction permit has been issued for a two-story athletic center located at 6121 South Stony Island Avenue in Woodlawn. The permit, which is currently in an active status with fees due, was applied for on May 24 and issued on September 26, with a total processing time of 125 days. The athletic center is a component of the broader Obama Presidential Center development.

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6350 North Glenwood construction

Construction is underway at 6350 North Glenwood Avenue in Edgewater

Construction is underway for a new apartment building at 6350 North Glenwood Avenue in Edgewater. The development takes the place of the former Uncommon Ground restaurant at 1401 West Devon Avenue, which was demolished this summer after receiving a demo permit in April of this year. When we dropped by the site in August, we found demo work all but completed, and the crew on site told us construction would begin immediately thereafter. And true to their word, a lot of progress has already been made.

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