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Residential Conversion Proposed For 153 W Ohio Street In River North

7:30 am on January 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for the residential conversion of the existing commercial building at 153 W Ohio Street in River North. Located just west of the intersection with N LaSalle Street and across the street from the famed Ohio House Hotel, the project comes at a time where residential conversions are ramping up in the city including just down LaSalle Street. Local developer Senco Properties is leading the way with Chicago-based FitzGerald Associates working on the design.

Demolition Permits Issued for 7946 S Parnell Avenue in Chatham

7:00 am on January 25, 2023 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was issued to remove a two-story frame building located at 7946 S Parnell Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood. Very few details have emerged as to any plans for future development. KLF Enterprises will be serving as the demolition contractor for the building.

Mixed-Use Development Proposed For 250 W 22nd Place In Chinatown

7:45 am on January 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 250 W 22nd Place in Chinatown. Located just west of the intersection with S Wentworth Avenue, the project comes at a time when Chicago’s Chinatown seems to be growing and maintaining its identity compared to others nationally. The proposal will replace the existing two-story Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) building and its adjacent lots with a new singular structure. The development team is made up of the CCBA and the Michaels Development Company who have tapped WJW Architects for the design.

Promotional signage fo FlyOver at Navy Pier

Construction Begins on “FlyOver” Indoor Ride Attraction at Navy Pier

7:30 am on January 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

With McHugh Construction leading the work as general contractor, construction has begun for a new indoor ride at Navy Pier called FlyOver (different from the Navy Pier Flyover infrastructure project), which will occupy 48,000 square feet. The project will occupy a 60-foot-high, 80-f0ot-wide volume of space that previously served as an IMAX theater.

New Affordable Housing Project at 1801 S Wabash Avenue in Near South Side

7:00 am on January 24, 2023 By Bee Ricketts

The Mayor’s office announced via press release a new affordable housing project located at 1801 S Wabash Avenue in the Near South Side at the corner of S Wabash Avenue and E 18th Street. According to the release, The Department of Housing has approved the $21 million bond for the new project which will reportedly consist of a gut rehab of a Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) building.

1000M Passes 400-Foot Mark in South Loop

7:45 am on January 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Continuing its rapid ascension, structural work is now past the 400-foot mark for 1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper in South Loop. At 788 feet in height, the project is being developed by JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals. Pivoting from the 506 condominium units originally planned, the residences will now comprise 738 rental apartments.

Building Permits Issued For Wellness Center In Humboldt Park

7:30 am on January 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial building permits have been issued for the new wellness center at 2933 W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Located on the southwest corner with N Richmond Street, the project was proposed early last year and moved its way through the Plan Commission and City Council prior to securing the current foundation permits. Developer Humboldt Park Health will replace an empty lot and a single two-flat building with a new angular structure designed by local architecture firm JGMA.

Demolition Permits Issued for 2247 W Cullom Avenue in North Center

7:00 am on January 23, 2023 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits were issued to remove a two-story frame residence along with a detached frame garage located at 2247 W Cullom Avenue in North Center. The permit’s owner is listed as PFH Homes.

Warehouse Proposed for 328 W 40th Place in Fuller Park

7:45 am on January 22, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A 180,900-square-foot warehouse has been proposed for 328 W 40th Place in Fuller Park, just several blocks south of Guaranteed Rate Field. The project site is being developed by The Missner Group and will replace a currently vacant lot. Designed by Ware Malcomb, the facade will have a colorful facade for an industrial building, with patterns of blue precast concrete wrapping around the rectangular structure. While a tenant has not yet been announced, the interior will be able to accommodate light manufacturing, food packaging, or distribution. As for on-site transportation infrastructure, there will be 35 loading docks and parking for 176 vehicles.

Plans Revealed For Slim Residential Proposal In Lakeview

7:30 am on January 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial plans have been revealed for the residential development at 3925 N Clarendon Avenue in Lakeview. Revealed via Alderman Cappleman’s website, the proposal looks to replace a slim and long empty lot just south of the intersection with W Irving Park Road in between two existing residential structures. Local developer George Bahramis is working with Jonathan Splitt Architects on the 33-foot-wide design, leaving one additional similarly-sized parking lot left on the block to be redeveloped.

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