Groundbreaking Held For New Park In Andersonville

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for a new park at 1628 W Hollywood Avenue in Andersonville. Located just west of the intersection with N Ashland Avenue, the park itself will replace a long-time vacant lot that previously held part of Edgewater Hospital. The park itself is being developed by the Chicago Park District along with local organizers, with Hitchcock Design Group working on its layout.

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Plans Revealed For Affordable Development In Humboldt Park

Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 3305 W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Located on the southwest corner with N Spaulding Avenue, the new project will replace a two-story structure that most recently held a Spanish church with a small parking lot. The proposal is being led by LUCHA and Full Circle Communities, with local architecture firm DesignBridge working on its design.

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Tax Increment Financing and Land Sale Approved for 4531 W Washington in West Garfield Park

A new affordable residential development at 4531 W Washington Boulevard in West Garfield Park is closer to construction with the approval of a land sale and $10 million in tax increment financing. The four-story project is a collaborative initiative between CARE Manor and National Equity Fund , aiming to redevelop seven plots. Of these, five are owned by the developer and two by the city.

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180 W Adams Street, via Google Maps

Conversion Underway At 180 W Adams Street In The Loop

Renovation permits have been issued for 180 W Adams Street, an eight-story building in The Loop, a conversion of existing office space into residential units. The project will see the building’s unit count increase from 36 to 39 dwelling units. This renovation involves converting three office spaces on the second floor into new apartments. The building, fully sprinklered, will undergo this change in accordance with detailed plans and is subject to certified corrections, field inspections, and audits.

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