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First Section Of Wild Mile Floating Park Opens In Goose Island

7:30 am on November 3, 2021 By Ian Achong

The first phase of the ambitious Wild Mile floating park has been completed behind the REI store at 905 W Eastman Street near Goose Island. The project has been a work in progress since 2003 with hopes to grow a total of 17 acres of floating amenities and nature sites. Started and led by the nonprofit group Urban Rivers, the master plan for the eco-park comes from the local office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill who began working with the group in 2016.

New Permit Issued for 5691 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater

7:00 am on November 3, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued this week for a new four-story mixed-use building, located at 5691 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater. The developer, 5691 Ridge Development LLC, has planned a ground-floor retail space and a total of nine dwelling units, with an elevator penthouse. There will also be a rooftop stairway enclosure, a bike room, and nine parking stalls. The new construction will be replacing a previous structure.

Developer Finishes Work On Office Development At 1334 N Kostner Avenue In Humboldt Park

7:45 am on November 2, 2021 By Ian Achong

Final touches begin to take shape on the first phase of a new office development at 1334 N Kostner Avenue in Humboldt Park. Dubbed The Terminal, the project is the redevelopment of the old Pyle National Company manufacturing plant which had sat mostly dormant for many years, and is now being developed by the IBT Group along with Chicago businessman Joe Mansueto. The design is being led by local firm RATIO Design along with one of the nation’s leading preservation specialists MacRostie Historic Advisors.

Wrigleyvillle Lofts Wrap Up at 949 W Dakin Street in Lake View

7:30 am on November 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction has completed for a new seven-story mixed-use development at 949 W Dakin Street in Lake View. Developed by Draper & Kramer and dubbed “Wrigleyville Lofts,” the new construction comes with 13,000 square feet of ground-level retail, as well as 120 apartment units on its upper floors.

Demo Permit Approved for 1415 W Lexington Street in Near West Side

7:00 am on November 2, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story, multi-unit coach house in the rear at 1415 W Lexington Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Danielle and Jason Hrzic and Weedon. As of the time of this writing, no plans appear to have been submitted to upgrade any of the zoning designations for this property and there is currently no plans for any future construction.

Completion Imminent for Cirrus Condo Tower in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on November 1, 2021 By Jack Crawford

A full completion and move-ins are fast approaching for the new 47-story condominium tower known as Cirrus, situated at Lakeshore East‘s 211 N Harbor Drive. Developed by Lendlease and Magellan, the 350-unit tower is part of a larger masterplan occupying parcels I, J, K, and L within the Lakeshore East masterplan.

Metra To Break Ground On New Edgewater Station

7:30 am on November 1, 2021 By Ian Achong

Metra is set to break ground this week on the new Peterson Ridge station on its Union Pacific North Line in Edgewater. On Monday November 1st at 11am, Metra will hold its ground breaking ceremony for the station with various elected officials including 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez and County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The ceremony represents many years of planning and advocating for the station by locals, as well as the end of various delays including issues with groundwater runoff which began with a 2009 state bond program.

New Permit Issued for 1344 N Lorel Avenue in Austin

7:00 am on November 1, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on Friday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 1344 N Lorel Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. The owner is listed as Kanisha Jones and plans indicate this project will yield two total units, a basement level, a two-car garage, and one paved outdoor parking spot. The plans also indicate the presence of a rear deck with enclosed stair access. The development will replace a vacant lot.

345 N Morgan Street Climbs Past Third Floor in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on October 31, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has surpassed the third floor at 345 N Morgan Street, an 11-story development rising in West Loop‘s Fulton Market District. Sterling Bay is the developer behind the mixed-use building, which will provide ground-level retail, offices, and 34 parking spaces.

City Council Approves Rezoning For 160 N Morgan Street In West Loop

7:30 am on October 31, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning of 160 N Morgan Street in West Loop. The approval clears the way for the bKL-designed structure to rise near the CTA Green Line Morgan stop, adjacent to the popular late-night spot Federales. Developer Sterling Bay continues to leave its mark across the once meat-packing neighborhood with the new mixed-use structure featuring ground-floor retail to complement the surrounding area.

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