The Chicago Community Development Commission has approved TIF funds for the mixed-use redevelopment of part of the Central Manufacturing District on the southern edge of McKinley Park. Located at 1769 West Pershing Road, near the neighborhood’s namesake park, the two-building project has been in development for several years.
Another new tower crane will soon adorn the Fulton Market sky, as the base has been planted for a rig at 370 North Morgan. A permit to set a foundation for the crane was issued way back in January, calling for a free standing Potain MD509 – M20 unit. The base section and its distinct red color are barely visible above the top of the housing built around it as protection from passing construction equipment. It will rise from the northwest corner of the site, at the intersection of Carpenter and Kinzie Streets.
The Chicago Community Development Commission has approved TIF funds for the residential redevelopment of the former Pioneer Arcade building in Humboldt Park. Located at 1539 North Pulaski Road, the landmarked two-story structure sits just south of the former Pioneer Bank, which has had its own redevelopment in the works since 2021.
Two demolition permits were issued on June 30 for neighboring homes at 2677 and 2679 North Orchard Street in Lincoln Park. Real estate records indicate both were constructed in 1895, and they appear to be singly-family residences. The entity of 2677-79 N Orchard LLC is named as the property owner. Builder Luxury is listed as the demolition contractor in both permits, at a reported cost of $20,000 for both demos, which include the two residential structures and two detached garages on the alley.
Plans have been revealed and approved by the Chicago City Council for the residential redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 6659 North Kedzie Avenue in West Ridge. Located on the western edge of the neighborhood along the North Shore Channel, the large L-shaped site currently contains a pair of vacant brick buildings and parking lots.
