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Real estate information platform for development in Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County (Illinois and Indiana). http://chicagocityscape.com
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our map of Illinois Cannabis Dispensaries was updated to add 16 newly-licensed dispensaries.

A new "direct to consumer" mattress brand got a permit to build out a store here. Learn about the company ->

We'll assess the zoning capabilities of a site even if it's divided into multiple parcels. Create a "Super Parcel" with up to 15 PINs. buff.ly/49sZt29

A Korean comfort food restaurant got a permit to open in River North. Learn about the East Coast chain ->

Advocate Masonic Hospital expansion under construction next to the Wellington CTA station. Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/3DGCxjU

34th Ward friends! Join us on March 4th at 6:30pm at the Merit School of Music to learn about the 197 homes proposed for 23 S Sangamon in the West Loop! 🏘️

Another Legends South (part of CHA's Plan for Transformation) building was permitted...this one is for a walkup that will have 12 homes.

A 1902 historic iron foundry is being converted to 84 homes. Learn more about the project -> buff.ly/3WUP4ad

A 3-story bath house was just permitted on this vacant lot. See where and learn more about the project ->

Supported by a LaSalle Street Reimagined grant, there's going to be a new museum in the Loop and a small permit was just issued for it. buff.ly/4i23lu2

Check if your property is eligible for any of 40 financial & development incentives that are geographically-based. Review the list and look up an address: buff.ly/44Mr6AN

re: Broadway upzoning, a letter to the editor: "I am thrilled that the Chicago Plan Commission, with the support of the 46th, 47th, and 48th Ward alders, has approved the Broadway Land Use Framework. But this is just the first step." chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

Urban Juncture got a permit to build out a restaurant in Bronzeville. Learn more about the project ->

the office space in this building is being converted to new housing. Count the number of Blue Line-adjacent homes it's bringing ->

There seems to be bigger demolition news lately than construction news chicagoyimby.com/2025/02/firs...

As the real estate industry awaits a decision from the National Association of Realtors on the Clear Cooperation Policy, industry leaders recently discussed what *could* happen if brokerages rush to hoard inventory and keep listings private. www.realestatenews.com/2025/02/27/n...

today one of our members told us how they used our ADU service provider directory to find an architect they contacted the 3 architects with the most ADU permits and are talking to the first architect who replied

Zion Lutheran Church / St. Stephenson MB Church, Chicago Immigrant flows, urban renewal, white flig... Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/40eyp3k

Former synagogues in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood

This is rare: 14 homes replacing these existing houses in Lincoln Park.

This permit is for the conversion of a duty free store at ORD into a coffee shop. Learn more about the operator ->

Today we cut the ribbon on 63 affordable homes in the heart of Lincoln Square. Join me for a tour!

Get the details about the 36 new homes permitted in Tri-Taylor.

Two new apartments are permitted to be built in this downtown commercial building. The new homes will replace a former fitness center, according to the permit description –

we're working through the zoning changes proposed at last week's City Council meeting, to get them summarized for our members. We just finished mapping all 49 of them.

Cool feature, @chicagocityscape.com! The city is allowing ADUs in 5 areas city wide, you can check if your property is eligible in the Cityscape report & check out their map of the 5 areas here: www.chicagocityscape.com/maps/index.p...

our members just got the latest Proposed Projects newsletter, featuring 5 developments proposed in Chicago. Didn't get it? Read all back issues by selecting them from the list here ->

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Look up your property address to see if Chicago allows you to build an ADU there (including both interior units and backyard houses): https://buff.ly/3Z2wHQM

we have a new tutorial for managers at Chambers of Commerce and Special Service Areas: the Business Advisor Checklist

A furniture company got a permit to build out an office a block away from one of its showrooms. Learn more about the company ->

“We recently relocated back to Chicago from San Francisco, and we saw exactly what happens when supply is restricted due primarily to restrictive zoning: rents rise, people are pushed out and transit suffers.” - AHIL member Neville H. blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/24/u...

#UnusedZoningCapacity is a common way for Chicago property owners to add apartments without going through a zoning change process. Chicago Cityscape can advise if your property has it: https://buff.ly/3Q6wbNe

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bids for the 811 vacant properties up for auction by Hilco across Cook County are due in less than two weeks. Chicago Cityscape members can easily select the filter to show them and use our other prospecting tools. Contact us if you want a demo.

Coming soon: Property Reports will show proximity to electricity substations, which will be useful for site selection for data centers and other uses that may need higher capacity electricity feeds.

the Chicago Market co-op, announced six years ago, got a permit to build out a grocery store in the former CTA Wilson station/Gerber Building.

As part of Chase Bank's major renovation of their downtown tower, they got this wide ranging permit with a high estimated construction cost. Learn more ->

yet another Legends South building – part of CHA's Plan for Transformation – was permitted, this one with 40 homes. Learn more about the development ->