TOD – Southport Corridor News and Events

Why Chicago’s New Buildings Keep Looking So… Basic

If you’ve looked at recent apartment developments across Chicago—especially on the North Side—you may have noticed a recurring theme: lots of dark brick, fiber cement panels, boxy balconies, and simple facades. Few ornate cornices. Few limestone masterpieces. Very little of the architectural drama that defined Chicago’s golden age of construction.

The reason isn’t a lack of imagination.

Retail and Apartments Coming to 1215 W. Belmont as Full Building Permit Is Issued

A full building permit has officially been issued for a new mixed-use development at 1215 W. Belmont in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, clearing the way for construction to begin on the five-story project.

Demolition Permits Issued for Southport/Belmont Development

Demolition permits have been issued for a series of buildings along West Belmont Avenue in Lakeview, clearing the way for a new mixed-use residential development at 1215 W. Belmont, according to city records and project details. The site is the former home of Stage 773, which closed in 2021.