Planning and Development News

Rockwell-Devon – Homeowners lose appeal in fight to stop parking garage
Construction continues while plaintiffs decide whether to make a further appeal.
Updated 12/4/2009

6917 N. Western Ave. – Property owners default on mortgage
Contested senior housing development unlikely following $3.2 million loan default.
Updated 11/15/2009

Rockwell-Devon Redevelopment – Developer's bad debts piling up
Liens, lawsuits and loan defaults threaten developer's ability to finish project.
Updated 11/15/2009

6700 N. Whipple St. – Will new school have access from Kedzie Ave?
Still no evidence of rumored solution to address neighbors' concerns over traffic.
Updated 11/15/2009

6301 N. Western Ave. – New parking garage opens briefly, then closes
Bad economy and lack of demand for parking leaves Monsoon Plaza empty and unused.
Updated 11/15/2009

6220 N. California Ave. – Aldi clears the way for new store
Existing Aldi demolished to make way for new, expanded store with rooftop parking.
Updated 11/15/2009

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