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City Celebrates Two Years Of Invest South/West

7:45 am on February 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are celebrating two years of the Invest South/West initiative across the city. The program launched in 2019 with $750 million in public funding for projects across 12 commercial corridors in 10 south- and west-side communities aimed at creating jobs, improving safety, and providing housing options. With many winners announced in the last two years, the projects have also spurred plenty of private developments in areas being reinvigorated by the program.

West Loop Collection’s Fourth Building Inches Toward Completion

7:30 am on February 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

It’s been nearly eight months since YIMBY’s last update on the five-building residential development known as West Loop Collection, located at 216-236 S Green Street along the edge of Greektown. With three of the six-story buildings already completed, the fourth has now reached its full height with much of the facade work now complete. POGN Development has planned for a total of 40 condominium units, divided equally into eight units per building. Layouts for these residences range from three bedrooms up to five bedrooms, and fall between $1 million for a single-level “simplex” and up to $2 million for a duplex penthouse.

New Permits Issued for 855 N Paulina Street in West Town

7:00 am on February 12, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 855 N Paulina Street in West Town. The lot is currently occupied by a two-story masonry residence. The permit owner is listed as The Alverna Group, LLC and plans indicate that the scope of the project will include three total units, a basement level, a rooftop deck with an enclosed staircase, and a detached three-car garage with its own rooftop deck.

808 N Cleveland Avenue Rises in Near North Side

7:45 am on February 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work can be seen for 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use development in Near North Side. At a height of 284 feet, the DAC Developments project is one of the taller recent projects to kick off in the area, helping to add additional density along the Chicago Avenue corridor. Since the last update, the remaining foundation work has taken place, while the core and superstructure have begun to climb above grade.

TIF Money Approved For Barbara Jean Wright Apartments Renovation In Near West Side

7:30 am on February 11, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Community Development Commission has approved the funding for an extensive renovation of the Barbara Jean Wright Apartments located at 1354 S Morgan Street in the Near West Side. The existing development is bound by W Maxwell Street to the north, S Morgan Street to the east, and W 14th Place to the south, along with two other housing projects to the west. Developer Jonathan Rose Companies is heading the effort who has managed over $1.8 billion in properties and recently broke into the Chicago market.

New Permit Issued for 3146 S Shields Avenue in Armour Square

7:00 am on February 11, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued yesterday for a new three-story residential building located at 3146 S Shields Avenue in the Armour Square neighborhood. Henry Tam is listed as the permit owner. Plans indicate that the scope of the project will include the construction of three total units with a basement level. The building will have an exposed rear staircase accessible on all levels. There will also be a three-car parking pad. A permit has been submitted to remove the current structure though it has yet to be issued.

Invest South/West Winner Announced For 4300 W Roosevelt Road RFP In North Lawndale

7:45 am on February 10, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot have announced the winner of the latest Invest South/West RFP at 4300 W Roosevelt Road in North Lawndale. The currently empty site is roughly bounded by W Roosevelt Road to the south, S Kostner Avenue to the west, W 5th Avenue to the north, and S Kildare Avenue to the east. The winning proposal comes to us from developer partners 548 Developments and Related Midwest who are working with Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Ware Malcomb, and Site Design Group on the project’s design.

Foundation Work Begins at Madison + Carpenter Development in West Loop

7:30 am on February 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Initial foundation work is progressing at the site of Madison + Carpenter, a six-story mixed-use building getting ready to rise at 6 N Carpenter Street in West Loop. ZSD is the project developer, whose plans for the boutique building will comprise of ground-level retail, above which will be 13 condominium residences. These residences will range from four to five bedrooms and from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet. Prices, meanwhile, will fall between $2 million and $3 million.

Updated Renderings for 1000M. Renderings by JAHN

Full Building Permit Issued for 1000M Tower in South Loop

7:00 am on February 10, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The full building permit has finally been issued for 1000 S Michigan Avenue. As previously reported, the building will be a 73-story residential development, known affectionately as ‘1000M‘, and is being developed by Time Equities and JK Equities in South Loop. The building itself was designed by the late Helmut Jahn and plans indicate 738 total dwelling units, along with 320 on-site parking spaces. The units will be split into four tiers of design and will vary in size and amenities as the floors ascend. Future residents will have access to nearly 75,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.

City Council Greenlights Nine-Story Affordable Housing Development in West Town

7:45 am on February 9, 2022 By Jack Crawford

A 95-foot-tall high rise is coming to West Town, with City Council approving plans this week for a new affordable housing development at 1203 N California Avenue. Led by Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, the nine-story building at the southeast corner of Humboldt Park will contain 2,500 square feet of retail topped by 64 affordable rental dwellings. The site, currently an empty lot, originally had plans submitted under the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

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