A building that housed Happy Village, a fixture for more than 50 years at the corner of Wolcott Avenue and Thomas Street in East Village, is undergoing an expansion and overhaul in West Town. With the bar now closed and the building having changed ownership, a partial demolition and expansion are underway.
A permit for new construction has been issued for a property located at 4347 North Richmond Street near Horner Park. The permit, which was applied for on June 18, 2022 and issued on July 15,…
Additional funding has been approved by the Community Development Commission for the relocation of Double Door music venue at 1050 W Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Situated just east of the intersection with N Broadway, the establishment is relocating from its long-term home in Wicker Park. Efforts are being led by the club with local architecture firm Barker Nestor working on its design.
A four-story, six-unit apartment building has begun construction at 1624 N Damen Avenue in the Wicker Park neighborhood. A full building permit, issued June 27 of this year, calls for retail space at ground level. Balconies at the front and rear of the building, designed by 360 Design Studio, are also included on the permit. No parking spaces are mentioned.
A renovation permit has been issued for a two-story, two-unit masonry building located at 6712 South Parnell Avenue in Englewood. The permit, which was applied for on April 8 and issued on July 12, allows for fire repairs to be made according to standard plans.
