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City Council approves revised development at 2565 W. Madison

The four-story building will have 42 units and retail

July 8, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Full building permit issued for West Garage at The 1901 Project

The three-story building will have retail, parking, and a rooftop park

June 19, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Caisson permit issued for music hall at The 1901 Project

The 6,000 seat music venue is part of the $500 million first phase

June 15, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Interior demo permit issued for development at 2401 W. Congress

The four-story building will be converted into 52 apartments

June 12, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

The 1901 Project breaks ground

The $7 billion development’s first phase will open in 2028, including a redesigned music hall

June 5, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves tax incentive for The 1901 Project

The $500 million first phase will $55 million in tax relief

May 25, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Threatened Lake Street tied house becomes Chicago landmark

Michael Jordan once kept an office in the historic building, according to Ald. Burnett

July 21, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Delayed Damen Green Line station prepares to break ground ...again

The Near West Side project is on track to open in 2023

March 24, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Near West Side mixed-income TOD passes plan commission

The project will bring some much-needed density near the future Damen Green Line stop

March 17, 2021 by Jay Koziarz