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Plan Commission Approves SRO Project at 3150 N Racine Avenue in Lakeview

7:45 am on March 24, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for a residential expansion of the existing Belray Apartments building at 3150 N Racine Avenue in Lakeview. The property and its parking lot are located right off of W Belmont Avenue and are operated by Mercy Housing, who is also developing the new expansion with architect Landon Bone Baker. Since we last covered the project in January, there have been a handful of changes including a decrease in total units.

Foundation Work Underway for 3217 N Clark Street in Lake View East

7:30 am on March 24, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Initial foundation work can be seen at the site of 3217 N Clark Street in Lake View East, where a new five-story mid rise has been planned. The mixed-use structure will have ground-level retail and 32 residential units on the upper levels. This development, filed under the name 3211 N Clark LLC, will be replacing a former parking lot.

Demolition Permits Issued to 1932 S May Street on the Lower West Side

7:00 am on March 24, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits were issued just yesterday for the removal of a frame two-story residential building located at 1932 S May Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The demo will also include a detached frame garage.

2700 N Sheffield Avenue at Edith Spurlock Apartments. Rendering by RATIO

Edith Spurlock Apartments Addition Tops Out in Lincoln Park

7:45 am on March 23, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has topped out for a six-story addition to the Edith Spurlock Apartments complex in Lincoln Park. The new building at 2700 N Sheffield Avenue will sit between the two existing apartment buildings, which are also undergoing their own renovations as part of the project scope. The addition is been co-developed by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Pirhl.

City Council Approves New Coffee Roastery At 3110 N Kedzie Avenue In Avondale

7:30 am on March 23, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for a new roastery and cafe at 3110 N Kedzie Avenue in Avondale. Located just north of the intersection with W Barry Avenue right off of the Kennedy Expressway, the shop would repurpose the existing one-story masonry structure that currently houses the Olde Chicago Antiques store. Local business Metric Coffee is behind the plan that has been in motion for a few months with local design firm En-Masse Architecture, previously known as Mike Shively Architecture, on the new outpost.

New Permits Issued for 1838 W Grace Street in North Center

7:00 am on March 23, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued yesterday for a new three-story residential masonry building located at 1838 W Grace Street in the North Center neighborhood. The permit’s owner for this build is listed as David Payne. Plans for this project indicate there will be six dwelling units. The building will feature front balconies and rear covered porches, as well as a basement level, and a rooftop deck. The property will have a six-foot-tall wooden fence and a six-vehicle garage at the rear. YIMBY reported on the demolition of the previous structure in January.

Update: City Narrows Down Casino Bids To Final Three

7:45 am on March 22, 2022 By Ian Achong

Updated renderings and details have been released for two of the five casino bids hoping to win as the city progresses to select a winner later this year. As plans continue to be flushed out leading up to the decisions, the bidders forge partnerships in hopes of impressing city council. YIMBY provided past updates on all plans in October and November of 2021 and this last February when McCormick Place expressed their concerns with plans using their site.

Structural Work Progresses for Adaptive Re-Use Development at 3115 N Broadway in Lake View East

7:30 am on March 22, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural beams can now be seen at the site of 3115 N Broadway in Lake View East, where JSM Venture Inc has planned for the renovation of a former five-story parking garage with retail on the ground level. This Art Deco structure will retain its ground-level retail, while converting the former parking component into 72 apartment units.

More Funding Secured For Affordable Housing Development at 2122 N Mozart Street in Logan Square

7:00 am on March 22, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

More funding has been secured to aid efforts for a development that will convert an existing church into affordable housing at 2122 N Mozart Street in the Logan Square neighborhood. This project comes by way of LUCHA, a nonprofit developer and this new round of funding is federally sponsored. LUCHA is one of 10 developers and community organizations awarded funding from Congress and is reportedly receiving $2 million in federal funds to convert a Humboldt Park Methodist Church into affordable apartments. According to a news release, LUCHA was able to secure this funding with support from Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García.

300 N Michigan Skyscraper Nears Completion in The Loop

7:45 am on March 21, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Final glass pieces are being installed for 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-story mixed-use skyscraper in The Loop. Co-developers Sterling Bay and Magellan have planned for a retail base, a 280-key citizenM hotel on the lower levels, and 289 rental apartment units on the upper floors.

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