The Red Line Extension is moving forward as the state has secured $1.9 billion in federal funding for the project. The announcement came at the same time as Chicago City Council’s announcement that the council had approved zoning for the project. With the design and construction team secured, the extension is slated to begin construction late 2025.
Excavation work is underway for a new residential development at 1838 West Addison Street in North Center. Tir Conaill Concrete was assigned to teardown duties when a demolition permit was issued by the city back in August, and now that the previous home has been razed, they’re digging out the foundation for the future four-flat.
A permit has been issued for the interior remodeling of a basement to create a new Accessory Dwelling Unit in an existing three-story, two-flat residence located at 1814 North Talman Avenue in Logan Square. At this time, the project has been granted a conditional permit subject to field inspections.
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has unveiled a finalized master plan for the redevelopment of the former Cabrini Green sites on the Near North Side. Earlier this year, we covered three proposed development schemes with varying densities presented to the community. After receiving feedback, an updated plan was presented this week ahead of its implementation next year.
Foundation work has begun for a new four-flat at 1210 West Wellington Avenue in Lake View, now that the previous structure has been torn down and rubble hauled away. Bachula Development Group is erecting the three-story with basement, four-condominium building on the site, having received a new construction permit (assigned to 1208 West Wellington) on the 13th of this month.
