Chicago Development News

Information regarding Chicago developments and new construction projects. From new construction condo and apartment buildings and to large-scale high-rises around Downtown Chicago, find out what’s being built in Chicago.  To learn more about new development, start browsing new construction real estate for sale in Chicago, or contact Gold Coast Realty—Chicago's premier luxury real estate brokerage!

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Close out sale at Three Sixty West condosIn case you missed it, only 3 homes remain at Three Sixty West, one of River North’s premier new construction condo developments.

And to celebrate the near-sell-out, Belgravia, the project’s developer, is offering dramatic close-out savings on all remaining units:

Residence 4A

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, unit 3A includes 2,273 square feet of living space and is currently listed for $1,533,900, down from $1,632,900.

Residence 4D

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, unit 4D includes 2,396 square feet of living space and is currently listed for $1,572,900, down from $1,676,900.

Residence 2A

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, unit 4D includes 2,273square feet of living space and is currently listed for $1,599,900, down from

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Chicago T3 DevelopmentA project that could become Chicago’s very first modern mass timber tower is closer to development. Hines, the real estate firm behind the project, hopes to construct the new building on Goose Island.

As of now, the tower is dubbed T3 Goose Island. T3 stands for “Timber, Technology, Transit”, and uses material from renewable resources.

Construction crews use solid wood panels for the floors, walls and roof. In turn, the construction is said to have flexibility, stability and strength.

T3 Goose Island is expected to include fitness facilities, a communal roof deck and outdoor balconies. In addition, it’s expected to offer ground level commercial space, hundreds of parking spaces and some bicycle storage.

The building site is right in the middle of an area

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Lincoln Yards GroundbreakingThe first groundbreaking on a new mixed-use campus in Lincoln Yards could happen this summer. In July, developers plan to start construction of a new life sciences facility on the site.

Sterling Bay plans to start with a 320,000 square foot lab building. Crews will also be doing some other infrastructure work at the site.

It’s all part of the first phase of a new North Side megaproject. The life sciences research center is a planned eight-story building that is expected to go in on the southern edge of the $6 billion campus.

If all goes as planned, construction of the research center will mark the very first new building on the 55-acre site. Initial development could take at least three years.

Plans also include hundreds of apartments, an

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New Fulton Market Rental ProjectsSurprise, surprise—more MAJOR development news in Chicago’s fastest-growing part of town, Fulton Market. According to a recent report from Crain’s, Chicago-based LG Development is now scrapping plans for two office buildings and a hotel and instead eyeing a new vision that would potentially include over 1,000 apartments combined.

The collection of new projects will feature a 20-story, 179-unit apartment tower along  Lake Street between May and Racine Streets; a 33-story, 486-unit apartment building along Lake Street and bounded by May, Racine, and Randolph streets; and another 400-unit apartment tower a block away at 210 N. Aberdeen Street.

With so much office space already new to the area, new residential development could soon be widespread thanks

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Fulton Market New ConstructionMore than 1,000 new apartments could be coming to Fulton Market. A Chicago developer is backing off on original plans to construct a new office building in the area, and instead reportedly plans to add more apartments to the former meatpacking district.

Prior to the pandemic, plans had called for an 11-story office building in the middle of Fulton Market. The plan has now switched to a 20-story apartment building with 179 residential units on the north side of Lake Street.

That’s in addition to a more than 480-unit apartment building the developer had already proposed for the south side of Lake Street. In addition, the same developer is looking at nearly 400 additional apartments for a separate project about a block away.

A few months ago, city leaders

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Guild Apartments ChicagoWith so many high-profile developments currently under construction, you might have missed that the latest project coming through the pipeline in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood has officially broken ground.

Located at 1210 State Parkway, the new 12-story tower called “Gild” will feature 91 luxury apartment residences and also additional retail space on the ground level once finished.
The building’s design is from CallisonRTKL and will feature a wide-range of floor plans and layouts that  include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units.

As with most new construction apartment buildings in downtown Chicago, Gild will also have a desirable mix of common building amenities, including two outdoor gathering areas, a private clubroom, a

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Chicago's downtown new construction market remains hot in 2018, especially as we inch close to the height of the busy spring market. With most new developments offering elegant features and lavish extras, some of Chicago’s most expensive new construction condos right now are hard to beat if you're looking to live in luxury, which is definitely what you'll find at these spectacular new buildings.

Cirrus Chicago 

As one of the newest condo towers to hit the New Eastside, Cirrus Chicago seems to be flying a little bit under the radar. The building's lakefront location provides supreme views of Lake Michigan and the lakefront pool deck, for our money, is one of the best in town. 

One Bennett Park 

The exclusive One Bennett Park might be Chicago's

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All of Chicago’s most expensive properties on the market have jaw-dropping features, finishes, and characteristics. But the penthouse at 1140 N. Wells might actually be one of the most impressive high-rise living spaces we’ve seen in recent memory.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a den, and an extra half bathroom, 1140 N. Wells #PH includes 8,500 square feet of living space across two separate levels and a private rooftop terrace that might take home the trophy for Chicago’s best private outdoor setup of any condo or apartment building. Included on this exclusive rooftop terrace is a 20-foot swimming pool, hot tub, multiple dining spaces, plenty of lounge areas, and even an outdoor shower.

Inside this ultra-luxe apartment you’ll find

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One of Chicago’s newest residential developments has officially topped out, according to recent reports. A joint-venture between Lendlease and Magellan Development Group, Cirrus represents one of the final buildings to be added to the spectacular Lakeshore East community, which of course acts as Downtown’s most celebrated master-planned development to date.

Located at 211 N. Harbor, Cirrus now stands at 47 stories high and will include 350 luxury condo residences when finished. The building’s design is from bKL Architecture and its location sits directly at the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.

Inside, Cirrus condos for sale will include one, two, three, and four bedroom layouts and range in size from 650 to over 3,000 square feet

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Chicago New ConstructionThinking about a new construction condo in the new year? Here's where you'll want to start your search in 2021...

Tribune Tower East

One of the most anticipated new properties out there is Tribune Tower East. At 102-stories high, the building will someday take over as Chicago’s second tallest building. It will eventually house hundreds of condos, a hotel, a large parking garage, some retail space and likely plenty of added amenities.

Cirrus Chicago

Another luxury property is coming to Lakeshore East. Cirrus brings with it a long list of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fire pits and a dog park. In addition, you’ll eventually find a fitness and yoga studio, a bike room, an indoor pool and lounge, along with a massage room, a wine

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