Chicago has seen a surge in the number of sustainable real estate developments. It’s a growing trend that can help save the environment and money in the long run. The city encourages developers to bui
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There’s so much development taking place in Chicago’s West Loop that it is sometimes hard to keep track of what’s going on. And with the lion’s share of construction happening around the northern port
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A major engineering achievement of the late 19th century was the construction of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. This canal was dug from Chicago to Lockport from 1890 to 1900 and extended to Joli
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As the world moves to a zero-carbon future, cities will be key places to transform–particularly buildings, which account for more than half of emissions in most cities. Reinventing Cities, a competiti
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A demolition permit was issued on Friday, August 1 for a vintage greystone building at 3627 North Sheffield Avenue in Wrigleyville. That marks the third and final teardown to make room for a new resid
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Google will be the primary occupant at Chicago’s James R. Thompson Center, after the State of Illinois sold the building for $105 million. The Thompson Center is currently a public building housing nu
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Four demolition permits issued by the City of Chicago on September 22 will clear space for a single-family home permitted back in August. A duplex multi-unit residence spanning 2145 to 2149 West Bradl
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Three new leaders were elected to The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 (A’19). At the meeting, AIA delegates elected: Peter Exley,
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Three new libraries are coming to Humboldt Park, Back of the Yards and Woodlawn. The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the ci
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Proposals for renovations of Soldier Field were presented, following a report from the Museum Campus Working Group. “An improved Soldier Field will deliver a world-class visitor experience,” said Mayo
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The Committee on Design has reviewed Thrive Exchange, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersectio
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Further details and a timeline have been revealed for ‘Halsted Landing’ at 700 W Chicago Avenue in River West. Located along the river just north of the upcoming casino site, the three-phase developme
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Chicago’s TimeLine Theatre Company has selected architecture firm HGA to design its new home in an old Uptown building, the nonprofit organization revealed on Wednesday. The news comes six months afte
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The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist. While it’s important for construction pros to stay up to date on the latest trends an
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With cladding not far behind, structural work has now topped out for 1044 W Van Buren Street, an 18-story mixed-use high rise along the southern edge of West Loop. Previously a two-story masonry build
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If you visit Chicago, you're likely to end up at "The Bean." That's what most people call "Cloud Gate," a sculpture by Anish Kapoor that has become a favorite spot for tourists taking selfies. That’s
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DAC Developments is now disassembling the tower crane at 808 N Cleveland Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use tower in Near North Side. The topped-out high rise is taking the place of an overgrown trapezoidal
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The project uses modular construction, previously applied here in single-family homes, to cut costs and bring home ownership within reach for working couples and families. Advocates for affordable hou
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Trammell Crow Company has unveiled their multi-phase, mixed-use assemblage dubbed Fulton Park Campus. Located in Fulton Market, the assemblage of properties and developments will deliver a combination
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Texas-based developer Trammell Crow has purchased the land for their approved project at 1112 W. Carroll and 315 N. May. Recently announced by The Real Deal, public records show the developer paid $77
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The Community Development Commission has approved plans for a Transit TIF to support the funding of the Red Line Extension. Originally promised by then Mayor Richard J. Daley in 1969, the Red Line Ext
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The 106-foot-tall structure, designed by Chicago's Landon Bone Baker Architects, will feature ground-floor retail topped by 99 apartments (50 affordable, 49 market-rate). The transit-oriented developm
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CHICAGO, IL—Greenwich, CT-based Knighthead Funding has provided Noah Properties Chicago with a $14.36 million construction loan for the Roselle Apartments, a transit-oriented multifamily community bei
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After thousands of votes across the tournament, the Tribune Tower has been named Urbanize Chicago’s People’s Choice Best Building 2024! Beating out the Wrigley Building by a healthy margin, the office
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