Bronzeville
See the single-family homes filling Bronzeville’s vacant lots
Some city-owned vacant lots were sold to developers for $1
Gospel museum planned for Bronzeville’s fire-damaged Pilgrim Baptist Church
The nonprofit cultural institution hopes to open on Chicago’s South Side in 2020.
Brinshore looks to move forward with massive 164-unit Bronzeville development
The six-building project will bring 164 new residences and retail space to a long-vacant South Side lot.
Neighboring Bronzeville developments pass Chicago Plan Commission
The two buildings will help fill some of the vacant land on the 3700 block of S. Lake Park Avenue.
South Side Community Arts Center designated a National Treasure
The Bronzeville institution was officially recognized today by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Updated Bronzeville four-bedroom with fresh decor wants $468K
The Near South Side home offers a trendy interior at a relatively reasonable asking price
A look at Chicago’s ‘Burnham Lakefront’ mega-project
The mixed-use plan is the fourth such development to break cover since Amazon began its HQ2 search.
Six-story mixed-user headed to vacant Bronzeville corner?
New on-site signage hints at a new residential building with ground floor retail space
A permastoned residence in Bronzville with a storied history for $415K
This freshly renovated home may have at one time served as a hotel.
Unity Temple, Rosenwald Courts among preservation award winners
Landmarks Illinois has just unveiled the 2017 Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award winners.
Chicago opens first separated paths for bikers and runners along Lakefront Trail
The first segment of the long-discussed project officially opened today between 31st and 41st streets in Bronzeville.
Chicago two-bedroom apartments renting for $1,000
Here’s what $1,000 rents you in Roseland, Bronzeville, and Humboldt Park.
Chicago breaks ground on new 41st Street bike and pedestrian bridge
The long-discussed project will help connect Chicago’s Near South Side to the city’s lakefront parks, trails, and beaches.
City selects team to redevelop Bronzeville’s vacant Michael Reese site
The multi-phase plan would include technology-oriented commercial spaces, retail, housing, and hotel components.
Thoroughly overhauled Oakland Victorian seeks $659K
This clean greystone was the recipient of an award from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Grand Boulevard Victorian mansion asks $825K
Much of the home’s original architectural detail remains intact
Nearly 1,000 units proposed for former Harold L. Ickes Homes
Preliminary zoning paperwork for 11-acre vacant parcel has been filed with the City of Chicago. The mixed-use plan also calls for new retail and open space.
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
Bronzeville’s Williams Park to get scaly $6M fieldhouse
Designed by Chicago-based STLArchitects, the 10,000-square-foot building would serve the existing 8.5-acre park and features a gymnasium and multi-purpose community rooms.
Ickes redevelopment moving forward with fewer public housing units
As the redevelopment of the Chicago’s former Harold L. Ickes Homes forges ahead, not everyone is pleased with the lower number of on-site public housing units.
Redevelopment of IIT’s historic Main Building moving forward
The landmarked building will soon feature 102 apartments and a number of new amenities.
Vacant land in Bronzeville to support 42 new homes
The project’s development team will acquire the 42 single-family lots located between the 3900 and 4500 block of South Prairie from the city of Chicago for just $1 each.
Curbed Cup Elite Eight: (3) Uptown vs. (11) Bronzeville
A far north heavyweight takes on a South Side gem in the next round of Curbed Cup voting.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (6) Wicker Park vs. (11) Bronzeville
Which neighborhood should advance? Cast your vote now!
Rare Burnham & Root mansion and renovated coach house list for $550K
The coach house has been fully remodeled while the old mansion is waiting for restoration
New pedestrian bridge between Bronzeville and lakefront opens
Spanning both South Lakeshore Drive and the Illinois Central rail lines, the design follows a gentle ‘S’ curve for improved aesthetics and maximized skyline views.
New units in historic Bronzeville mansion list
An old limestone mansion has been fully remodeled as new condos
Inside Bronzeville’s Arts and Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Located at the intersection of 35th and Cottage Grove, the Bronzeville Arts and Recreation Center at Ellis Park spent over a decade in planning and development before it could welcome residents this spring.
City issues RFP for former Michael Reese Hospital, adjacent sites
Closed in 2008 and acquired by the city the following year, the vacant Bronzeville site has been described by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel as a "once-in-a-generation" redevelopment opportunity for the city’s south side.
City of Chicago seeks developer for old Michael Reese Hospital site
The city will soon begin accepting redevelopment proposals for the south side parcel
Bronzeville multi-unit with huge backyard asks $599K
This home has tons of outdoor space and is also just steps away from the lakefront
Chicago sets world record for dogs at a sporting event
An unprecedented number of canines took part in setting a new Guinness World record at US Cellular Field (soon to be Guaranteed Rate Field) on the Windy City's south side.
A bigger home in Bronzeville for a former West Loop couple
While many are moving into Chicago’s rapidly developing West Loop neighborhood, long-time residents Chad and Kristen saw the boom as a chance to trade in their old loft and buy the single-family home that they had always wanted.
Open thread: What will you call the White Sox’s stadium?
Mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate has purchased the naming rights for the South Side stadium
IIT breaking ground on John Ronan-designed facility
The new building will house the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
What $800 rents in Chicago right now
Can you even find anything in the $800 range anymore in Chicago? The answer is—perhaps surprisingly to some—yes.
Own this 1865 greystone with fresh interiors for $699K
While Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood features a number of charming historic greystone mansions, few are rehabbed to the same level as this bright, 5,880-square-foot example on South Michigan Avenue.
Get This Horatio Wilson-Designed Greystone for Only $350K
Here's a rare chance to own a lovely single family greystone designed by the early twentieth-century master Horatio Wilson.
Restoration Work Progresses at Rosenwald Courts
Located in the heart of Chicago’s south side Bronzeville neighborhood, work continues on a massive renovation project to turn shuttered 1929 apartments back into residences. The historic property was once the home of a number of notable residents.