Lukas Kugler is an Editor at Urbanize Chicago. He focuses on themes related to construction, real estate, and architecture, with a keen interest in urban design and development, as well as the housing and construction industries. Lukas has been featured in Urbanize Media and CDC Gaming Reports.
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Lukas Kugler's coverage primarily focuses on local developments, particularly in the Chicago area. His articles predominantly consist of press releases and private sector announcements related to sustainability, real estate, business, and industry.
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A full building permit has been issued for a residential development at 3768 N. Clark. Planned by Martin & Eileen Newell, the project site is an infill site near the intersection of N.
A full building permit has been issued for a residential development at 1257 W. Fry. Planned by Vam Development, the project site is a midblock site near the intersection of W. Fry St and N. Elizabeth St. The property was previously occupied by a two-story residential building and a rear garage that were demolished.
Lurie Children's Hospital and Stone Community Development Corporation, joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, and other project partners, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Austin HOPE Center at 5036 W. Chicago. Planned for a vacant site at the corner of W. Chicago Ave and N. Lawler Ave, the new facility will be a welcoming space for youth and families to seek community-based services and pediatric clinical and behavioral health care.
Justin Ishbia has unveiled plans for a massive mixed-use development along the South Branch of the Chicago River that could be anchored by a new home for the Chicago White Sox. Dubbed The Railyards, the proposal would transform more than 80 acres of existing railroad property along the western edge of the river, south of Roosevelt Road, into a new district stretching as far south as 18th Street. The concept is being led by Ishbia, the billionaire owner-in-waiting of the White Sox and would redevelop the existing Amtrak 14th Street Coach Yard along with adjacent railroad properties.
By: Lukas Kugler
40th Ward Alderman Vaquez has announced his support for the proposed mixed-use development at 2648 W. Lawrence.
A permit has been issued for the design changes set to be implemented for the West Garage, the first building of The 1901 Project, a $7 billion catalytic mixed-use development located around the United Center. Planned by United Center Joint Venture consisting of the Reindsdorf and Wirtz families, the project will redevelop 55 acres of privately owned land surrounding the iconic arena campus.
Chicago developer Concord Capital recently announced its acquisition of the Elaine Place portfolio, nine apartment buildings along the 3400 block of North Elaine Place in Lakeview. Acquired from seller CLK Properties in an off-market transaction, the assemblage was purchased for $61.5 million.
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a planned industrial redevelopment of the Ford City Mall at 7601 S. Cicero. Planned by Chicago-based developer Kurv Industrial, the redevelopment would replace Ford City Mall, which was recently closed due to public health and safety concerns. The mall's 62.4-acre site is generally bounded by S. Cicero Ave to the west, W. 74th Pl to the north, S. Kostner Ave to the east, and W. 76th St to the south.
A full building permit has been issued for The Deeply Rooted Center for Black Dance and Creative Communities, a new dance center located at 5339 S. State. Planned by the Deeply Rooted Dance Company, the project site is a vacant lot at the northeast corner of S. State St and E. 54th St.
Developer R2 Companies was recently joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials to celebrate the grand opening of the Bellwether Residences at 79 W.
