327 S Leavitt Street

New Permits Issued for 327 S Leavitt Street Near West Side

A new permit has been issued for a three-story residential building located at 327 S Leavitt Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Sustainabuild LLC. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units each outfitted with rear porches. The building will feature a basement and a detached three-car garage. Both structures will be equipped with shared rooftop decks. The construction will replace an existing frame structure.

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1800 W Berenice Avenue. Rendering by Sullivan Goulette Wilson Architects

Zoning Board Approves Mixed-Use Development At 1800 W Berenice Avenue In North Center

The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a mixed-use project at 1800 W Berenice Avenue in North Center. Located on the intersection with N Ravenswood Avenue, the site is currently occupied by a two-story building housing a small theater group and is bound by CTA tracks to the west and Metra tracks to the east. Landrosh Development is the firm behind the project with Sullivan Goulette Wilson Architects working on the design which received zoning approval last year.

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3762 S Indiana Avenue

New Permits Issued for 3762 S Indiana Avenue in Douglas

A new permit has been issued for a three-story residential building located at 3762 S Indiana Avenue in the Douglas neighborhood near Bronzeville. The permit’s owners have been listed as McBreaty Construction Company. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units, each equipped with rear steel porches. The building will also be outfitted with an outdoor patio at the rear of the building. Plans also indicate the presence of a three-car garage. The construction is on a shared lot and will replace an existing building.

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View of 1257 W Roosevelt Road at Roosevelt Square 3B. Rendering by DesignBridge

City Council Approves Funds For Roosevelt Square In Near West Side

The Chicago City Council has approved the financing and land-sale for the Roosevelt Square Phase 3B mixed-use development in the Near West Side. Located across multiple parcels mainly around W Taylor Street and W Roosevelt Road, the project is part of the greater Roosevelt Square Plan that includes the rehabilitation of existing apartments, construction of new housing, and a new National Public Housing Museum. The effort is being led by Related Midwest and the Chicago Housing Authority along with various local design firms.

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