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New Permits Issued for 6612 S Drexel Avenue in Woodlawn

7:00 am on January 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued just yesterday for a new three-story residential building with a masonry facade at 6612 S Drexel Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The proposed project’s owner is listed as JPK Investments LLC. The scope of the project details three total dwelling units with plans for a north-facing balcony and a rear metal porch on the third level. Plans indicate the presence of a three-car parking pad at the rear of the building site. The lot is currently vacant.

Salesforce Tower Core Tops Out in River North

7:45 am on January 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

This week, the concrete core for Chicago’s Salesforce Tower reached its full height, marking a key milestone for the 60-story skyscraper rising at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza along the confluence of the Chicago River. As noted in a LinkedIn post by the general contractor Walsh Construction, the final height of the core stands 840 feet, falling in line with recent speculation of a 15-foot height bump. Furthermore, it appears that the final architectural height of the edifice will now be 850 feet above the river walk, once the superstructure is accounted for.

Zoning Appeals Approves For Mixed-Use Development In Greektown

7:30 am on January 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a mixed-use development at 812 W Adams Street in Greektown. Located on the corner with S Halsted Street, the lot is currently occupied by a one-story structure that once held the Greek staples of Santorini and Pegasus restaurants and a small parking lot. Developer Luxe Suites Chicago LLC has teamed up with local design firm Axios Architects on the project that required two approvals from the board.

New Permits Issued for 1545 N Artesian Avenue in West Town

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

Permits were issued yesterday for a new three-story residential building located at 1545 N Artesian Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. The lot is currently unoccupied. The permit owner is listed as Sustainabuild LLC and plans indicate that the scope of the project will include three total units, each equipped with outdoor space at the rear. There will be a rooftop deck with an enclosed staircase. Plans also show a detached three-car garage with its own rooftop deck. The construction will replace a structure on a shared lot.

Shedd Aquarium Announces Multi-Year Renovation

7:45 am on January 11, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Shedd Aquarium has just revealed the initial details of its Centennial Commitment renovation for its original building at 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Museum Campus. The project is part of the larger $500 million Centennial Commitment program in anticipation for its 100th celebration in 2030. The effort is led by the aquarium itself under the guidance of president and CEO Bridget Coughlin who took over in 2016.

508 E Pershing. Rendering by Nia Architects

Facade Progresses for 508 E Pershing Road in Bronzeville

7:30 am on January 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Exterior construction is nearing the finish line for a new four-story mixed-use building at 508 E Pershing Avenue in Bronzeville. This new structure is being developed by The Community Builders, whose plans include 3,500 square feet of commercial space, topped by 53 apartment dwellings on the upper floors. Prior to development, the property was occupied by a vacant grass lot.

New Permits Issued for 4750 S Martin Luther King Drive in Grand Boulevard

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

A permit was approved earlier this week for a new three-story residential building at 4750 S Martin Luther King Drive in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. Walton Street Builders Inc is listed as the owner and plans indicate this project will yield three total units, each with rear steal porches and an egress staircase. The development will be accompanied by a concrete patio and a four-car private masonry garage. The development will replace a vacant lot.

43Green at 4308 S Calumet Avenue. Rendering by Landon Bone Baker Architects

Landon Bone Baker’s 43Green Ready to Rise in Bronzeville

7:45 am on January 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is rapidly rising for a new 10-story mixed-use development known as 43Green, situated at 4308 S Calumet Avenue in Bronzeville. Co-developers P3 Markets and The Habitat Company have planned 5,000 square feet of retail and a total of 99 apartments on the upper floors. Size-wise, the structure will stand at a pinnacle height of 106 feet, while spanning just over 96,000 square feet.

Zoning Approved For Garfield Green Development In East Garfield Park

7:30 am on January 10, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning of a mixed-used development at 201 S Kedzie Avenue in East Garfield Park. The project dubbed ‘Garfield Green’ recently received its Plan Commission approval and will be located across two empty lots on the corner with S Fifth Avenue and split into two phases. Developer Preservation of Affordable Housing worked with Perkins + Will as well as Nia Architects on the design which takes height cues from the adjacent Marshall Metro High School.

New Permits Issued for 5366 S Laramie Avenue in Garfield Ridge

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

A permit was issued this week for a two-story residential building with a frame slab at 5366 Laramie Avenue in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. The proposed project’s owner is listed as Chi Partners LLC Lockwood Laramie Series. The scope of the project details 16 total dwelling units. Plans indicate the presence of a five-foot-tall wooden fence, a trash enclosure, and a 24-vehicle parking pad at the rear of the building site. The lot is currently vacant.

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