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Chicago YIMBY, which stands for "Yes In My Backyard," supports new developments in the Chicago area. It focuses on the changing landscape of architecture, construction, and real estate in the region, all from a positive, growth-oriented viewpoint.

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Additional Details And Renderings Revealed For Fifth Third Bank Arena Expansion

3 days ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of Fifth Third Arena by Generator Studio By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on June 5, 2025Additional details and renderings have been revealed for the upcoming expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. The substantial project will nearly double the square footage of the existing facility, which is owned by the Chicago Blackhawks. Construction is already well underway.
Stadium Plans Revealed For Chicago Fire FC In The 78

4 days ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of new Chicago Fire FC stadium by Gensler By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on June 4, 2025Initial details have been revealed for the new home of Chicago Fire FC within The 78. Located on the northern half of the site, the stadium will create a permanent home for the team, which relocated to Soldier Field from Bridgeview in recent years. Efforts for the mixed-use development are being led by the team’s owner, Joe Mansueto, and Related Midwest.
New Details Revealed For River North Hotel at 150 W Hubbard Street

5 days ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 150 W Hubbard Street by NORR By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on June 3, 2025Updated details have been revealed for the hotel development at 150 W Hubbard Street in River North. Located at the corner of West Hubbard Street and North LaSalle Drive, the project has undergone multiple iterations over the years, with various hotel flags previously attached. Most recently, YIMBY reported when Detroit-based developer Porritt Group applied for initial construction permits a year ago.
New Convention Center And Hotel Coming To Gary, Indiana

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of Lake County Convention Center by Aecom By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 28, 2025Plans are moving forward for a new convention center complex within the existing grounds of the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana. Located at 5400 W 29th Avenue, the Lake County Board of Commissioners selected their winning bid earlier this month, defeating a competing proposal from the city of Hobart, located further east.
Updated Plans Revealed For 5830 N Broadway In Edgewater

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Elevation of 5830 N Broadway by Nicholas Design Collaborative By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 27, 2025Updated plans have been revealed for the new mixed-use development at 5830 N Broadway in Edgewater. Located near the intersection with W Ardmore Avenue, the project was first unveiled last summer and received aldermanic approval in December. The development is being led by Nicholas Design Collaborative, which is also serving as the architect.
Construction Begins On Redevelopment Of Former Tyson Foods Building In West Loop Gate

1 week ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of new campus via The Chicago School By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 26, 2025Construction has begun on the redevelopment of the former Tyson Foods building at 400 S Jefferson Street in West Loop Gate. Located at the corner of W. Van Buren Street and bounded by Interstate 290 to the south, the former industrial building was purchased by The Chicago School late last year to serve as its new consolidated campus.
Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In Lincoln Park

2 weeks ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Elevation of 2240 N Clybourn Avenue by Hanna Architects By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 25, 2025Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2240 N Clybourn Avenue, near the western edge of Lincoln Park. Located at the intersection with N Greenview Avenue, the proposal will replace a two-story industrial structure. The project is being led by local developer Platinum Homes Development.
Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In Logan Square

2 weeks ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 2240 N Milwaukee Avenue by Jonathan Splitt Architects By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 24, 2025Initial details have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2240 N Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square. Located at the intersection with W Prindiville Street, the proposal would replace a vacant lot across the street from Victory Grill. The project is being led by local developer Kiferbaum Development Group, which recently purchased the site for $1.5 million.
Plans Revealed For Redevelopment Of Briar Street Theater In Lake View

2 weeks ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 3133 N Halsted Street by Moth Architects By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 23, 2025Plans have been revealed for the mixed-use redevelopment of the Briar Street Theater at 3133 N Halsted Street in Lake View. Located at the corner of W Briar Place, the building most recently hosted a three-decade residency of the Blue Man Group. Now, JAB Real Estate is looking to purchase the property and convert it into an apartment building.
Residential Mid-Rise Proposed For 227 W Chicago Avenue In River North

2 weeks ago | chicagoyimby.com | Ian Achong

Rendering of 227 W Chicago Avenue by Jonathan Splitt Architects By: Ian Achong 7:45 am on May 22, 2025A caisson permit application has been submitted for a mixed-use development at 227 W Chicago Avenue in River North. Located on the northernmost edge of the neighborhood, the new structure will replace a large vacant lot that once held a small commercial building, most recently occupied by a Walmart Express until 2016.