Partial funding has been fully approved for the affordable housing development at 1237 N California Avenue in West Town. Sitting on the intersection with W Crystal Street, the project will replace a vacant lot. Efforts for the development are being led by the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation with local firm DesignBridge working on its design.
Demolition work has begun on the small blue house at 840 W Lill Avenue in Lincoln Park. Demo contractor Carlos Group is carrying out instructions on a permit issued July 9 to tear down the two-story frame residence and detached garage.
A permit for new construction has been issued for 5534 South Michigan Avenue in Washington Park. The permit, which was applied for on April 8 and issued on July 16, allows for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building.
Topping-out ceremonies were held Wednesday, July 17 for 919 West Fulton, the 11-story office building under construction in the Fulton Market District. Less than 10 months after receiving their first permit to start foundation work, Skender and their concrete contractor Adjustable Concrete have reached as high as they’ll go.
Details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 2600 N Clark Street in Lincoln Park. Located on the northwest corner with W Wrightwood Avenue, the project would replace a stretch of one-story commercial buildings. Efforts on the project are being led by Big Shoulder Development LLC as plans were presented to the community last week.
