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It takes two to make a thing go right: Construction starts on a pair of towers at old Chicago Spire site
The end is here for the infamous manmade crater at Lake Shore Drive and Grand Avenue. The twisting, 2,000-foot tall Chicago Spire was supposed to grow from this 75-foot deep hole. But the project fell …
It’s official: Bally’s casino in River West is Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick for Chicago’s gambling complex — but it’s not a done deal yet
A gambling complex in Chicago’s River West is now officially Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick for the city’s long-awaited casino license — an endeavor that could boost Chicago’s finances, factor into the c …
Jeanne Gang named world's most influential architect of 2019 by Time magazine
American architect Jeanne Gang has been listed on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people for 2019. The Studio Gang founder is the only architect to make the Time 100 list this year. The r …
Jefferson Park mixed-income rentals score first permit

Jefferson Park mixed-income rentals score first permit

10 Sept 2021 Jay Koziarz, Urbanize Chicago
Designed by Canopy Architecture + Design, the newly permitted building will be 4-stories tall and contain 26 rental units. A second 4-story building with 22 apartments is planned next door. The comple …
John Buck Proposes Two-tower Office Project at 655 W. Madison

John Buck Proposes Two-tower Office Project at 655 W. Madison

11 Jul 2022 Lukas Kugler, URBANIZE Chicago
The John Buck Company has revealed plans for a proposed two-tower office development at 655 W. Madison. Conceived for a full-block site along the Kennedy Expressway, the new proposal would replace an …
JPMorgan Chase unveils major renovation of Chase Tower
JPMorgan Chase has unveiled major renovation plans for Chase Tower, its local headquarters building, reinforcing the company’s commitment to Chicago as one of the city’s largest employers. The 850-foo …
Keystone Begins Construction of SORA West in Conshohocken
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA—Keystone Property Group has begun construction of SORA West, a mixed-use, transit-oriented development in Conshohocken, PA that will house the new global corporate headquarters of Ame …
Kimberly Dowdell Builds Equity in Architecture

Kimberly Dowdell Builds Equity in Architecture

17 Mar 2020 Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Chicago Reader
The millennial architect is recognized for her leadership in diversifying the white-led industry.
Kimberly Dowdell to Become AIA's First Black Woman President
The AIA has appointed Kimberly Dowdell as president of the organisation, making her the first Black female architect to lead the institution. Dowdell, who works as a principal at HOK in Chicago, was c …
Kirkland & Ellis keen on 600,000 square feet office lease at the Salesforce Tower
Kirkland & Ellis is currently in talks to acquire 600,000 square feet in the Salesforce Tower alongside the Chicago River. If the lease for the Salesforce Tower is complete then it could potentially b …
Klein & Hoffman To Restore A Historic House That Beer Built

Klein & Hoffman To Restore A Historic House That Beer Built

17 May 2023 Klein & Hoffman John Krukowski, Studio B Writer
When Capt. Frederick and Maria Pabst paid $254K for their new Milwaukee home, the then-princely sum purchased everything a beer baron and his family could want in 1892: a 20K SF Flemish Renaissance Re …
Lakeview Landing Nears Its Opening Later This Month In Wrigleyville
Located at 835 West Addison Street in Wrigleyville, all 37 apartments will be one-bedroom, barrier-free units. That means open floor plans with accessible kitchens and appliances, roll-in showers, and …
Land Sale Approved for 4731 S. Cottage Grove

Land Sale Approved for 4731 S. Cottage Grove

22 Sept 2022 Lukas Kugler, URBANIZE Chicago
The Community Development Commission has approved the sale of city-owned land for 4731 S. Cottage Grove. Made up of seven city-owned lots, the project site sits along S. Cottage Grove, spanning from E …
Landmarks Commission Approves National Historic Register Submission Of Ramova Theater In Bridgeport
The Chicago Landmarks Commission has approved the submission of the Ramova Theater located at 3518 S Halsted Street in Bridgeport to the National Historic Register. The theater was designed by Chicago …
Landmarks Commission OK’s push to preserve Pilsen’s historic buildings
The city took a significant step towards establishing a landmark district in Pilsen despite a lukewarm reception from the alderman-elect and the objections of a small-but-vocal group of residents. On …
Large Developments Will Bring $200 Million In Investments To South, West Sides
Four large developments will bring $200 million worth of investment to the South and West sides. The projects will create 215 residential units and 40,000 square feet of retail space. Groundbreakings …
Lawson House renovation scores $74M permit

Lawson House renovation scores $74M permit

15 Oct 2021 Jay Koziarz, Urbanize Chicago
As construction wraps up on downtown's massive One Chicago project, work is ready to begin across the street on an ambitious makeover of the former Lawson House YMCA. On Wednesday, Holsten Real Estate …
Lendlease Officially Breaks Ground On 41-Story Riverfront Tower
Foundation work for the new 41-story residential tower known as The Reed at Southbank has begun. Located at 234 W. Polk Street, The Reed is the second building of the 7-acre Southbank megadevelopment, …
Leopardo Cuts Ribbon on New Coroner’s Facility and Morgue for Will County
Leopardo recently completed the new coroner’s facility and morgue for Will County, consolidating administrative offices and morgue operations previously located in separate facilities. The opening of …
LG Development Breaks Ground on 210 N. Aberdeen

LG Development Breaks Ground on 210 N. Aberdeen

08 Aug 2022 Lukas Kugler, URBANIZE Chicago
LG Development recently celebrated the groundbreaking of 210 N. Aberdeen. Planned on an irregularly shaped site that reaches to N. May St to the west and down to W. Lake St to the south, the project w …
LGBTQ Community: 7 Architects who raise the pride and design flag high

LGBTQ Community: 7 Architects who raise the pride and design flag high

25 Jun 2019 Pallavi Mehra, Architectural Digest
In the spirit of the Pride Month, we decided to take a look at individuals from the field who are forwarding the cause of design and their community
Life Sciences Developments are Booming in Chicago, Bringing Jobs and Helping Fight ‘Brain Drain’
Much of Chicago’s office market remains stuck in the doldrums, but another economic engine has come to life, ready to remake the city into a hub for advanced industry and research. New towers dedicate …
Local designers face off in a game of Chicago architecture Jeopardy
This week, the Chicago Architecture Center is teaming up with WBEZ’s Curious City for an exciting evening event at which a group of prominent Chicago designers will battle for trivia honors in a live …
Logan Square’s Community Land Trust Building 12 Affordable Condos For NW Side Families
The condos, some of which will be built on land donated by a neighbor, are a first for the group, which received $1 million in federal funding for the Cortland project from Rep. Delia Ramirez. LOGAN S …
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