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A Look at the Museum of Gospel Site in Bronzeville

7:30 am on July 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, the historic site of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, located at 3301 S Indiana Avenue, is undergoing a transformation into the National Museum of Gospel Music. The design of the project blends the past and present, incorporating the original limestone walls of the church. The developer for the project is Don Jackson, CEO of Central City Productions and founder of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, in collaboration with architect Dirk Lohan of Wight & Company.

Renovation Permit Issued for 2619 N Kimball Avenue in Logan Square

7:00 am on July 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

An alteration and renovation permit has been approved for an existing property at 2619 N Kimball Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. The project will convert the four-unit residential apartment building into a five-unit building, with an additional dwelling unit in the front basement. The project’s owner is David Payne.

Chicago YIMBY Tours Foundry at Wendelin Park

7:45 am on July 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

This past week, Chicago YIMBY toured Foundry at Wendelin Park, a 27-story mixed-use tower at 1475 North Kingsbury Street in Near North Side. Undertaken by Structured Development alongside White Oak Realty Partners, the project encompasses a set of three buildings positioned around the newly opened Wendelin Park, also the namesake of the masterplan (formerly “The Shops at Big Deahl”).

City Council Approves New Venue In West Town

7:30 am on July 3, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the commercial development at 1675 N Elston Avenue in West Town. Located near the intersection with W Wabansia Avenue and near both Lincoln Yards and the Salt Shed, the project will reuse an existing storage building and adjacent vacant lot. Called ‘The Outset’, the music venue is being developed by a team under the name 1675 Holdings LLC with an undisclosed architect.

Permit Issued for 3947 W Dakin Street in Irving Park

7:00 am on July 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Approval has been granted for a construction permit for a residential development at 3947 W Dakin Street in Irving Park. The project, owned by Kiferbaum Development LLC, is set to replace a single-family house.

Foundry at Wendelin Park - Rendering by Fitzgerald Associates Architects

Move-Ins Underway Alongside Resident Move-Ins at Structured Development’s Wendelin Park

7:45 am on July 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Wendelin Park, previously known as The Shops at Big Deahl, is now partially open to residents. This $250 million, mixed-use Clybourn Corridor project, managed by Structured Development, is adding three residential buildings to the area: Post Chicago, The Seng, and the soon-to-be-completed Foundry. These buildings, alongside a new 26,000-square-foot public park and public art installations, follow the 2021 completion of Movement Lincoln Park, the first stage of the masterplan and the tallest climbing gym in the city.

Funding Announced For Dance Center In Washington Park

7:30 am on July 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

Additional funding has been announced for a new dance and community center at 5339 S State Street in Washington Park. Located just north of the intersection with E 54th Street and sandwiched between the namesake park and highway, the new facility will replace a long standing set of vacant lots owned by the city. The team behind the proposal is the Deeply Rooted Dance Company who currently operates downtown; no architect has been announced.

Permit Issued for 3234 N Kenmore Avenue in Lake View

7:00 am on July 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A conditional construction permit has been issued for a new residential development located at 3234 N Kenmore Avenue in Lake View. The project will feature a three-story, two-unit residence complete with a basement, roof deck, enclosure and pergola, rear decks, and iron and wood fences. This new development will be replacing an existing structure, as the release of the full wrecking permit is still pending. The listed owner of the project has not been disclosed in the permit documents.

Updated rendering of 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue by Pappageorge Haymes

Updated Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development Near Lincoln Yards

7:45 am on July 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated plans have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located near the intersection with N Clybourn Avenue and fronting the northern end of the Lincoln Yards megadevelopment, plans for the project were originally revealed last year and have received a substantial redesign. Also being led by Sterling Bay, the team behind Lincoln Yards brought in local firm Pappageorge Haymes to work on its design which will help kickstart some large changes in the area.

A Look at Asador Bastian Steakhouse in River North

7:30 am on July 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Today, YIMBY takes a look at the adaptive re-use project of Asador Bastian, a steakhouse at 214 W Erie Street in River North, having opened this past April. The Flair House, an 1800s townhouse and former office space, now houses this boutique restaurant experience, blending architectural elements of old and new across its three stories.

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