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Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Illinois Bell Building, Chicago’s 21st Tallest Development

7:45 am on December 11, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation and Class L tax incentive for the Illinois Bell Building. Located at 225 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the tower is located at the intersection of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

Renovation Work Begins at 932 W Randolph Street in West Loop

7:30 am on December 11, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Initial work has commenced for West Loop‘s 932 W Randolph Street, where L3 Capital is planning the renovation of an existing three-story masonry building, as well as a new three-story addition. YIMBY previously reported a zoning approval for the proposal, which included changing the property’s designation from C1-2 to DX-5. Programming will include retail space at ground level, with office space on the two floors above. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks also deemed that the project and its design would not have an adverse affect on the area’s historical context.

Permits Issued for 2816 N Southport Avenue in West DePaul

7:00 am on December 11, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story residential building at 2816 N Southport Avenue in West DePaul. The owner, filed under David Berger, is planning three total residences. Additional features include a rooftop deck and stairway enclosure, a basement, a rear open porch, and a detached three-car garage with its own roof deck.

Cascade. Rendering by bKL Architecture LLC

Cascade Tops Out 396 Feet Above Lakeshore East as Chicago’s 22nd Tallest Development

7:45 am on December 10, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Construction on Cascade has topped out 396 feet over Lakeshore East. Officially addressed at 455 E Waterside Drive, Cascade is part of the larger Lakeshore East development within the Parcels IJKL. The site sits between N Harbor Drive and Lake Shore Drive, just south of the multi-level Wacker Drive. The towers are being developed by Lendlease and Magellan Development Group, with bKL Architecture in charge of the design.

Renovation Work Nearing Completion for Two-Story Restaurant at 942 W Randolph Street in West Loop

7:30 am on December 10, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Renovation work is approaching completion for a two-story commercial building at 942 W Randolph Street, located in West Loop. The occupying owner, filed under Michael Bisbee in the project’s renovation permits, is planning to repurpose the former masonry warehouse to a large assembly restaurant, spanning over 14,000 square feet in total. The development will also host a street-facing outdoor patio on the second floor.

5528 W Gettysburg Street (5241-49 N Milwaukee Avenue)

Permits Issued for 5528 W Gettsyburg Street in Jefferson Park

7:00 am on December 10, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 5528 W Gettysburg Street in Jefferson Park. The owner, filed under 5249 Milwaukee LLC, plans three residences for the building, as well as parking for seven vehicles. The permit’s corresponding property appears to match that of 5241-49 N Milwaukee Avenue, whose owners in 2018 had requested a zoning ordinance to convert the zoning designation from B3-1 to B2-3. However, this past proposal listed four total units and eight parking spaces, suggesting that the project scope has since been updated.

Countdown’s 23rd Tallest 354 N Union Avenue Awaits Construction in Fulton River District

7:45 am on December 9, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Work has yet to commence for 354 N Union Avenue, a 32-story residential building located in Fulton River District. Ranking at number 23 in YIMBY’s end-of-year countdown of tallest new developments, the building is poised to stand 410 feet high at its pinnacle.

640 W Washington Boulevard. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Renderings Revealed for 47-Story Tower at 640 W Washington Boulevard in West Loop Gate

7:30 am on December 9, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for a proposed 47-story tower, located at 640 W Washington Boulevard in West Loop Gate. The site is located along W Washington Boulevard, bound by the Kennedy Expressway to the west, W Court Place to the north, and N Des Plaines Street to the east. The new development will replace an existing surface parking lot.

Zoning Approved for Four-Story Residential Building at 1638 N Sedgwick Street in Old Town

7:00 am on December 9, 2020 By Jack Crawford

The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a new zoning ordinance for a proposed four-story residential building at 1638 N Sedgwick Street, located in Old Town. Planned by Greif Properties, Inc, the development will house three condominium units as well as a basement level. Additional components include a three-story rear staircase, a rooftop deck/enclosure, and a two-car parking pad.

Approved 33-Story Tower at 344 N Canal Street is Chicago’s 24th Tallest Development

7:45 am on December 8, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Taking the 24th spot in YIMBY’s countdown of Chicago’s tallest developments, the approved tower at 344 N Canal Street will rise 375 feet above its site in the Fulton River District. The project is located on the west side of N Canal Street between W Kinzie Street and W Fulton Street. The lot is an irregular shape with spurs that extend to N Clinton Street, around a railroad abutment. The new development will replace the existing Cassidy Tire building.

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