Pilsen
11 new developments will bring more than a thousand affordable units to Chicago
Using federal tax credits, the upcoming projects will add 1,083 units to Chicago’s affordable housing supply.
What $900 rents in Chicago right now
Options include a coliving apartment in Pilsen and a one-bedroom with original details in an Irving Park.
Tax revenue should go to affordable housing, not megadevelopments, aldermen say
A group of progressive aldermen are calling for TIF reform and a fairer distribution of its revenue.
Affordable modular apartments pitched for vacant Pilsen corner
The six-story design calls for 45 units, a community mural, and 31 parking spaces.
Zoning changes aim to preserve Milwaukee Avenue and St. Adalbert church
Aldermen Ramirez-Rosa and Sigcho-Lopez are using "downzoning" as a preservation tool in Avondale and Pilsen.
A Landmark District may not save Pilsen’s historic churches
A 1987 amendment exempts churches like the closing St. Adalbert from being landmarked without their consent.
Saving Pilsen’s 100-year-old Sokols, the historic Czech athletic clubs
A historic district could protect two endangered buildings that once defined the Czech neighborhood.
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11 outdoor pools for summer in Chicago
Indoor pools are open year-round, and outdoor pools are open from mid-June to Labor Day. Plus, they’re all free.
Pilsen Historic District gets OK from Landmarks Commission
If given the final approval, the landmark district would be one of the largest in Chicago and the first to include murals.
Pilsen residents are in no rush for the city to establish a historic district
It would encompass 100-year-old buildings and the neighborhood’s murals.
Committees push Pilsen, Little Village preservation strategy, five-year housing plan
The ordinances were approved at City Council committee meetings
Co-living apartments ready to rise in Pilsen
The four-story project at Loomis and 15th Street with features 59 four-bedroom units with shared communal spaces.
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Curbed Cup 2017: Chicago
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Chicago neighborhood of the year, has arrived.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (8) Lakeshore East vs. (9) Pilsen
Which neighborhood will make it to the next round? Vote now!
Bright timber loft in Pilsen seeks $355K
The two-bedroom condo has taken two minor price reductions since first listing last month.
What $1,350 rents around Chicago right now
Here’s what $1,350 rents you in Humboldt Park, Pilsen, and Bucktown
Second Chicago Architecture Biennial officially kicks off
This year’s edition will feature the work of 141 participants from 20 countries
Chicago Architecture Foundation unveils 2017 Open House Chicago sites
This year’s Open House Chicago will feature more than 200 sites
Could a tower block land in Pilsen?
A property owner in Pilsen wants to plant a 30-story rental tower in the neighborhood.
Beautiful four-unit in Heart of Italy asks $650K
This charming Pilsen area building has a Mediterranean flair to it.
Developer unveils survey results from Pilsen open houses
Property Markets Group says that the Pilsen community supports its mixed-use ‘ParkWorks’ proposal.
Two old warehouses along Pilsen’s Paseo Trail slated for loft office conversion
Designed by architecture firm JGMA, the development would deliver 200,0000 square feet of office space, a new public plaza, and a connection to the upcoming ‘Paseo’ rail-to-trail project.
Developer to host series of open houses for proposed Pilsen development
The planned ParkWorks development will be the focus of a series of workshops next month.
A look at Chicago’s median two-bedroom rent prices
Apartment search site Domu crunched April listing numbers to provide a portrait of the rental landscape
Developer unveils reworked proposal for large Pilsen site
A new plan for Pilsen would see the creation of new park space, retail, and affordable housing units.
Documentary offers look into Pilsen’s past
Local PBS station WTTW will be featuring a new documentary about Pilsen later this month.
Chicago Architecture Biennial unveils list of neighborhood anchor sites
The 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial will feature six community anchor sites.
What $1,450 rents in Chicago right now
See what $1,450/month gets you in neighborhoods like Pilsen, Hyde Park, and Ukrainian Village
St. Adalbert Church sale to Chicago Academy of Music underway
The historic Pilsen church designed by Henry Schlacks is currently under contract.
Cozy industrial loft conversion in Pilsen rents for $1,950
Located just a 10-minute walk from the Pink Line, there’s a lot to like about this interesting loft space.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (7) Pilsen vs. (10) West Loop
Which neighborhood should advance? Cast your vote now!
Chicago rolls out 'Array of Things' sensor network
Chicago's new Array of Things network will monitor the urban environment by collecting data points like temperature, barometric pressure, light, vibration, pollutants, sound intensity, and traffic. The data will be accessible to all free of charge.
City-owned lot to serve as future 'Duck' boat launch?
The Chicago Plan Commission will vote on a measure recommending the transfer of a city-owned parcel of riverfront property near the border of East Pilsen and Chinatown to a private entity planning to operate a fleet of amphibious tour boats.
Aldermanic Zoning Change Blocks New Pilsen Apartments
New York's Property Markets Group's plan to bring apartments and green space to a vacant 7.85-acre lot at the northeast corner of 18th Street and Peoria is being opposed by Pilsen Alderman Danny Solis (25th) over affordable housing requirements.
Saving Chicago’s historic churches: Practical preservation is possible (Part III)
Communities value historic churches and the services provided by them
New Bike Trail Proposed for Unused Pilsen-Little Village Rail Line
Roughly four miles of abandoned train tracks on Chicago's lower west side will be replaced by the new "Paseo" bicycle and pedestrian path.
Struggling St. Adalbert Church Receives $3M Pledge
A donation this big could perhaps sway the Archdiocese into keeping the church open and operating.