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New Plans Revealed For Residential Tower At 215 N Racine Avenue In Fulton Market

5 days ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Elevation of 215 N Racine Avenue by Archeo By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 19, 2025New plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 215 N Racine Avenue in Fulton Market. Located mid-block between W Lake Street to the south and W Fulton Street to the north, the proposed tower would replace an existing parking lot and a three-story commercial building. Local developer Domus has recently applied to rezone the site.
1224 W Randolph Street In Fulton Market Applies For Building Permits

6 days ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 1224 W Randolph Street by SCB By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 18, 2025A building permit is now pending for the mixed-use development at 1224 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market. Located near the intersection with N Elizabeth Street, the project was first announced nearly three years ago. The development team—Azur Holdings and Golub & Company—purchased the land in late 2023. Site context rendering of 1224 W Randolph Street by SCB1224 W Randolph Street (gold).
Revised Plans For Old Town Canvas Scores Initial Zoning Approval

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Plans for Old Town Canvas at 1600 N LaSalle Drive are finally moving forward after receiving approval from the Committee on Zoning earlier this week. Located at the intersection with W North Avenue in Old Town, the project has been in development for several years, facing some of the most intense and arguably unwarranted opposition the city has seen in recent memory.
Updated Design Approved For 30 N LaSalle Street In The Loop

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Plans for the partial residential conversion of 30 N LaSalle Street in The Loop, part of the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. Now more than two years in the making, the project has been slightly altered and approved by the city’s Permit Review Committee, leaving just final approval of its funding outstanding. Sitting on the corner with W Washington Avenue, the 44-story tower is being redeveloped by local real estate developer Golub & Company.
Residential Development At 3819 N Kedzie Avenue Approved By Ward

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Plans for the residential development at 3819 N Kedzie Avenue are moving forward as 33rd ward alderwoman Rosanna Rodriguez has given her approval. Located near the intersection with W Byron Street, the proposal will be replacing three one-story commercial buildings near the heart of Irving Park. Local developer Base 3 Real Estate is behind the proposal with local firm Red Architects working on the design.
City Council Approves Residential Development In Bridgeport

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 2606 S Peoria Street in Bridgeport. Originally revealed just a few months ago, the project has sailed through the city’s approval process, having been green lit by the Committee on Zoning not long ago. The building will be replacing a small wedged lot on the corner with W 27th Street. The project is being led by local developer Henry Tran, with local firm Vari Architects serving as the designers.
Redevelopment Plans Revealed For Former Inn At 601 W Diversey Parkway In Lincoln Park`

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Elevation for 601 W Diversey Parkway by SPACE Architects + Planners By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 13, 2025Plans have been revealed for the redevelopment of the former Inn at Lincoln Park, located at 601 W Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. Situated at the intersection with N Lehmann Court, the property has sat vacant for the past few years. Now, developer Validus Capital aims to breathe new life into the aging structure by converting it into residential units.
Renderings Revealed For 1333 N Kingsbury Street In Near North Side

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 1333 N Kingsbury Street by FitzGerald By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 12, 2025New renderings have been revealed for the residential development planned at 1333 N Kingsbury Street in the Near North Side. Located just west of the intersection with N Halsted Street, we first covered the proposal’s announcement this past January as it began its journey toward approval. Now, the development team—ZSD Corp and Structured Development—has provided an update.
Potential Design Schemes Revealed For Redevelopment Of 1550 N Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Scheme Two massing of 1550 N Milwaukee Avenue by SEEK Design By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 11, 2025Plans have been unveiled for the potential redevelopment of 1550 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Located near the six-corner intersection of N Damen Avenue and W North Avenue, the project will preserve the two existing buildings, which most recently housed Lubinski Furniture on the ground floor with artist studios above.
Initial Details Revealed For Bridgeport Crossing Redevelopment

2 weeks ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Massing diagram of Bridgeport Crossing by Kennedy Mann By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on April 10, 2025Initial details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development called ‘Bridgeport Crossing’ at 3301 S Justine Street in McKinley Park. Bound by W 33rd Street to the north and nearly reaches W 34th Street to the south, the large industrial site sits just west of Bubbly Creek and the border with neighboring Bridgeport.