New construction underway in Grand Boulevard. A 2-story, 3-unit residence with 3-car garage and rooftop decks is coming to the neighborhood. buff.ly/Xx7ufkS

Major healthcare expansion underway on the Near North Side. A $40M renovation of Galter Pavilion will convert space into an intensive care unit and add a connector to Feinberg Pavilion. buff.ly/RMnHiMA

New coffee shop coming to Near West Side. A $86,500 renovation project will transform vacant commercial space in the West Loop into a full cafe with seating and prep areas. buff.ly/JtABsZN

Sweet news for the Loop: a Michigan chocolate company will open soon. A $600K renovation will transform an unfinished ground floor space into a fudge and ice cream shop. buff.ly/FxyY6mB

Andrew sent us this photo of his ground level coach house under construction in Logan Square. There’s no parking thanks to rules adopted last September dropping parking mandates in most of Chicago Want to know if your property is eligible to have an ADU? 🔭 buff.ly/wmt6HIP

on Gov. Pritzker’s blog: “It shouldn’t be easier to build mega-mansions than it is to build middle-class homes.” #BUILDplan buff.ly/F10aI4X

A renovation project to build a two-story vertical addition and 25 homes is underway. Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/hMRQJSJ

Chicago is on the verge of a major building code shift that could unlock thousands of new homes on smaller lots. Read why single-stair flexibility in small apartment buildings is a game-changer for infill development: buff.ly/JrKWeNq

Lakeview is getting a new mixed-use development. A 5-story building with 40 homes, ground floor retail, fitness space, and rooftop deck is coming soon. buff.ly/iadVZYf

Registration for Chicago's next Self-Certification Training Class has opened. Learn if you're eligible and sign up 📑 buff.ly/SgtG6fN

A new townhouse development is coming to Armour Square, with 8 homes. Check out the details and see what it's going to replace: buff.ly/W2OMgbr

A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/V3pv5lJ (automated)

Tomorrow: MPC is hosting a TOD seminar at which they’ll also talk about People Over Parking rules that go into effect in two weeks. RSVP: host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration...

We added a new API for Zoning Explorer. Give it a Chicago Place Report — a ward, community area, neighborhood — and get back a full breakdown of zoning districts, area, and share of the total. Supports historical zoning maps back to 2003. Learn how to use it: buff.ly/4nEsdTB

Logan Square is getting some new housing. A former church is being converted into a 16-unit residential building. buff.ly/pQOLgGg

Avondale Development Proposal Downsized After Neighbor Concerns (This is likely to get approved in the May 19 zoning committee.) Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: www.chicagocityscape.com/document/3978

New construction coming to a vacant lot in Grand Boulevard. A 3-story, 3-unit residence with a ground floor accessible home. buff.ly/GtbagFo

Learn how to check if your property has #UnusedZoningCapacity, where you can add more space or more dwelling units. buff.ly/dtsZcJV

Big retail buildout happening in Portage Park. Burlington Coat Factory is going in after this permitted renovation . Follow the progress here: buff.ly/qpo0Tkw

designer & developer info: www.chicagocityscape.com/permit/10106... this 6-unit condo building was permitted in August

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A new Place type was added: Metropolitan Planning Organization boundaries (there are 12 in Illinois). Browse them here 🗺️ buff.ly/tsIc7xI

A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/V3pv5lJ (automated)

Big news for North Center. A $30M athletic facility is coming, with competition gymnasiums, locker rooms, and 25 new parking spaces.

A new hot pot restaurant is coming! Interior renovations are underway in River North, transforming an 8,000 sq ft space into a fresh dining experience. More details: buff.ly/y4LmvYl

A new bagel and coffee shop is coming to Lakeview! This $350,000 project covers the interior buildout of a 1,610 sq ft retail space within an existing 5-story mixed-use building on Broadway. Get the deets: buff.ly/p8Xqn08

Whole Foods Market in Edgewater is getting a major interior refresh. This $1M renovation will update food service equipment, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems. buff.ly/QSYJYI4

New coffeeshop coming to North Center. A $75K renovation permit was filed at this new construction building. buff.ly/8QR9uNu

Want to talk to a lender who can finance an ADU? Check our list, which now has 5 lenders.

A new gallery is under construction two doors down from the existing 659 Wrightwood gallery. Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/f9t96us

Tired: vacant lot Wired: yoga studio + coffee shop, and an apartment above Learn more about who's behind the project 📍 buff.ly/yDgCWBm

A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/V3pv5lJ (automated)

A new gallery is under construction two doors down from the existing 659 Wrightwood gallery. Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/f9t96us

Sit up top on the east side of trains going to or from Ogilvie station and you'll be treated to this great view of a high-rise hotel under construction.

A tower hotel at the future Bally's Casino site is under construction. Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/xjwTRc0

A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/V3pv5lJ (automated)

Developer's dual strategy brings both $775K townhouses and affordable units to Woodlawn A developer... Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/5bdlJyi

Chicago Cityscape will have a statewide lookup to determine a property’s People Over Parking Act eligibility. It takes effect on June 1. Here’s a preview of the map 🗺️ in development.

we debuted a brand-new search bar this weekend - it searches faster - it searches more of the website - you can call it via keyboard shortcut (Command-K on Mac, Ctrl-K on PC) - it remembers your last 5 searches

The facade of Sacred Heart Mission, the tiny Catholic church in Morgan Park affiliated with Our Lady of Kibeho Parish, collapsed today. I took photos last week and noticed the facade bowing, but I'm not on that block often enough to track changes and didn't realize it was in such immediate danger.

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South Chicago property getting a major upgrade: this house is being converted from 2 to 3 units with new basement duplex, interior/exterior rehab, and a new porch. buff.ly/VHD02kN

Find large development opportunities in Chicago, even when they're divided into multiple parcels. Learn how the new Property Finder filters – requested by a member – make this easier:

This former rectory building is being converted to 9 homes. Stay up to date on this exciting development: buff.ly/2HNei1x

Ald. Lawson was interviewed about ADUs recently

When a developer or broker wants to know just about everything that's going on with a property in Chicago, they obtain a Chicago Cityscape Property Report. Here's why they do that: buff.ly/AhWnz4d

New 5-story, 40-unit residential building coming to Edgewater. The $5M project with rooftop deck, basement garage, and full sprinkler system. buff.ly/v8a7Mjw

this is a re-assessment year for another third of Cook County and the Assessor has published their assessments for the Oak Park township. Values are up for single-family and condos, a down a little for 2-6 flats.

A proposed 21-unit hotel, restaurant, venue space, and rooftop space with two pools, a terrace, and ... Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/h3W7m7p

Big things are coming to the Near West Side. A $7.5M expansion near the United Center will add mixed-use space with retail, parking, and commercial areas. Phase 2 of 3 is underway.