Construction Progress at 2145 S Halsted Street. Image by Lukas Kugler

Construction Progresses on Mixed-Use Development at 2145 S Halsted Street in Pilsen

7:30 am on September 26, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Construction is progressing on a new four-story mixed-use development at 2145 S Halsted Street in Pilsen. The interior lot is located along S Halsted Street between W Cermak Road and W 21st Place. The nearest public transportation is the 21 CTA bus accessed at the Cermak and Halsted stop at the end of the block. The Halsted CTA L station, serviced by the Orange Line, is a ten-minute walk away. Vision Group Investments LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications, reporting the development cost as $2,060,400.

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Old Post Office Rooftop. Rendering by Gensler

Old Post Office Unveils Rooftop Terrace in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on September 25, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Old Post Office has announced the completion of The Meadow, a 3.5-acre rooftop park on its 13th story. The outdoor experience stretches the entirety of the building, spanning three city blocks long and one city block wide. Located at 433 W Van Buren Street in West Loop Gate, the Old Post Office stretches across multiple blocks along S Canal Street, from W Van Buren Street to W Harrison Street. The I-290 Eisenhower Expressway runs through the building to merge into Congress Parkway. 601W Companies is the developer behind the project.

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Navy Pier Flyover Phase 1

Third and Final Portion of Navy Pier Flyover Nears Completion

7:30 am on September 25, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Recent photos show construction nearing completion for the final section of the Navy Pier Flyover, an above-grade portion of the Lakefront Trail that stretches close to third of a mile in length. Due to its staggered development timeline, the project currently serves cyclists and pedestrians via its completed first two phases, while the third phase alongside Outer Drive Bridge is still under construction.

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