Chicago Development News
News, maps, photo galleries, and essays detailing Chicago's development boom, including information on proposals for the West Loop, Lakeshore East, Wolf Point, River North, and other areas.
Related shows revised layout for new 15th Street Red Line station
The developer revised its plan to address concerns from the neighbors and Alderman Pat Dowell
At least 10 aldermen speak out against Lincoln Yards
The transformative North Branch development is facing an increasingly steep uphill road at City Hall.
1000M adds micro units, targets 2019 groundbreaking
The upcoming South Loop project now offers units ranging from 325 to 850 square feet.
Some North Lakeshore Drive bus routes could be removed from city’s expanded TOD policy
The change was made in response to a potential development in front of 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive.
Lincoln Yards wins key vote amid aldermanic scandals, rushed timeline
The Plan Commission approved the project less than one week after the developer revealed major changes.
Innovative library and housing communities open in Irving Park, Little Italy
John Ronan and SOM each designed a project
Revised Lincoln Yards masterplan secures alderman’s support
The North Branch megadevelopment is headed for a key zoning vote with the backing of Alderman Hopkins.
Glassy 29-story apartment tower headed to Printer’s Row
CMK Companies has big plans for the former Palmer Printing property at 717 S. Clark Street.
13-story Fulton Market office project to break ground soon
The project headed to 310 N. Sangamon Street will count on its green features to stand out from the crowd.
Revised Lincoln Yards plan drops stadium for more park space, roads, and buildings
Sterling Bay continues to tweak the massive North Branch project as its races towards a key zoning vote next week.
22-story tower planned for narrow Gold Coast site
The proposed high-rise would contain just 12 residential units.
Evanston officials vote against 13-story office tower
The downtown project faces an uncertain future.
Lincoln Yards slated key zoning vote later this month
The polarizing North Side megaproject could go before the Chicago Plan Commission on January 24.
Alderman rejects Lincoln Yards entertainment district, soccer stadium
No Live Nation or United Soccer League.
Essex on the Park apartment tower starts leasing ahead of spring open
Check out new renderings of the South Loop tower’s interior.
Alderman seeks community feedback with new Lincoln Yards survey
Here’s your chance to weigh in on the $6 billion north branch megaproject.
Glassy apartment high-rise to replace garage near Millennium Park
The project at 50 E. Randolph Street calls for 190 rental units.
Is there hope for the disappearing Chicago two-flat?
Here’s what the city is really losing as multi-unit, two- to four-flats continue to disappear.
New 15th Street Red Line stop shown to South Loop neighbors
Related Midwest wants to build a subway station to serve its 62-acre mega project known as "The 78."
Aon Center observation deck could begin construction in spring
The sky-high tourist attraction was one of several notable projects approved by the Chicago Plan Commission.
7 small projects that had a big impact in 2018
Megadevelopments got enough spotlight this year
May Street condo proposal looks to double in size
If approved, the West Loop building would grow from 110 feet to roughly 240 feet tall.
City’s TOD policy expands to eight bus corridors encouraging new housing projects
This could mean a lot more development across the South and West sides.
Van Buren Street warehouse tapped for office expansion
The former Oxxford Clothing Company building will see new life as a nine-story office development.
Aon observatory, Uptown Theatre rehab headed for key vote
The Plan Commission’s December agenda looks anything but boring.
Inside the new Chestnut Row Homes, renting for $15K per month
The high-end rentals combine old-world craftsmanship with the latest modern conveniences.
Indie music venues ask city to slow Lincoln Yards, create ‘Night Mayor’ position
CIVL responds to Sterling Bay’s lack of transparency with a list of recommendations
Lincoln Yards developer presents new details to skeptical residents
Neighbors asked about open space, density and transit
TOD proposed for lot across from Jefferson Park Transit Center
The 31-unit project could break ground as early as next spring.
New looks at NEMA Chicago, the city’s tallest rental building
Here’s a first peek at the 893-foot South Loop skyscraper’s interiors.
Apartments, offices head to 100-year-old building next to Lincoln Yards
Anticipating a construction boom across the street, the adaptive reuse project is racing toward a summer completion date
Lincoln Yards proposal revised before community meeting
Developer Sterling Bay has lowered skyscrapers and added more open space to its massive North Branch campus.
New office building will fill narrow gap on Restaurant Row
Vacant lots are quickly disappearing in Chicago’s booming Fulton Market District.
Dozens of townhomes headed to Near North Side
The new homes are priced between $450,000 to $790,000.
Two West Loop apartment towers clear key City Hall vote
The sprawling megaproject known as The 78 wasn’t the only development approved by Chicago Plan Commission.
South Loop megadevelopment presses ahead without Amazon
"The 78" cleared a key vote by the Chicago Plan Commission.
Uptown Theatre rehab takes key step forward
The long-awaited rehab of the historic Chicago landmark will start next summer.
New apartments may tower next to Wright’s Unity Temple
If approved, the 28-story building would become Oak Park’s tallest.
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Amazon HQ2 Chicago: news and updates
Chicago didn’t win the bid, here’s what happened.