140 N Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Brininstool + Lynch

The Thompson at Fulton Market Finalizes Construction as #22 in Year-End Countdown

Ranked 22nd in our annual tallest construction project list, The Thompson at Fulton Market is a 12-story building at 150 N Ashland Avenue, across from Union Park. Nearing the end of construction, this 154-foot development by Marquette Companies merges modern design with historical architecture, integrating a 1920s five-story brick building into its south side.

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Redevelopment Announced For Preston Bradley Hall In Uptown

Further details have been revealed for the redevelopment of Preston Bradley Center at 941 W Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. Located just west of the intersection with N Sheridan Road, the venue sits two blocks east of the Aragon near the heart of the Uptown entertainment district. The project is being led by its new owners Daniel and Karla Ivankovich who purchased the site last year, and the architect is unknown.

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Westhaven Park IID

23rd Spot In Countdown Goes To Westhaven Park IID In Near West Side

Sitting at the 23rd spot of year-end countdown is Westhaven Park IID at 1959 W Lake Street in the Near West Side. The mixed-use project sits on the intersection with N Damen Avenue, across the street from the upcoming CTA Damen Green Line station. The project is a collaboration between Brinshore Development, The Michaels Organization, and Chicago Housing Authority, with LBBA Architectects working on its design.

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

Damen Green Line Station Shows Off Progress in Near West Side

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is making notable strides in the construction of the new Damen Green Line Station, located at 2001 W Lake Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. This significant infrastructure project, initially proposed in 2017, had encountered delays and cost increases, raising its value to $80.2 million. The station will occupy a previously vacant site at the intersection with N Damen Avenue, reinstating rail service to a location that had lost its original station back in 1948.

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