ADVOCACY

Op-Ed: Saving a Pair of State Street Buildings Would Help Revitalize Downtown (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022, 2023, 2024)

"As a leading voice for the built environment, the Chicago Architecture Center has been closely monitoring the city of Chicago's recovery plan for downtown...

WIN: Apollo’s 2000 / former Marshall Square Theater Receives Final Landmark Recommendation

"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a final landmark recommendation for Apollo’s 2000. Located at 2875 W. Cermak, the popular performance and event...

WIN: Preliminary Landmark Recommendation Approved for Hyde Park Union Church

"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks granted Hyde Park Union Church preliminary landmark status earlier this month, a designation church-goers and preservationists alike sought to...

WIN: Class L Approved for Hoyt Building by City Council

"The Chicago City Council has approved a Class L tax incentive for the redevelopment of the Hoyt Building at 465 W. Cermak. Located within...

WIN: Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Receives $1.3M in Adopt-a-Landmark Funding

"Mayor Johnson recently announced $1.3 million in Adopt-A-Landmark funding for the adaptive reuse of the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Building. Located at...

WIN: The Fields Studios Received $10M in City and State Grants

"A sprawling film production studio set to open on the Logan Square-Avondale border has secured a $10 million in governmental grants as it aims...

WIN: Illegal Construction in Humboldt Park Demolished!

"An unauthorized structure meant to be an addition to the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture will be razed next week after...

THREATENED: Demolition Permit Released for Continental Can Company Building (Chicago 7 2020, 2021 & 2023)

"The Continental Can Co. building at 3815 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, is due for demolition soon to make way for a new cold-storage warehouse...

THREATENED: Developer Announces Plans to Demolish 720 N. Wells

Chic"Two historic structures are set to meet the wrecking ball at the southwest corner of N. Wells St and W. Superior St. Announced in...

THREATENED: Loyola University Plans Demolition of 1234 W. Loyola Ave. for Vacant Lot

"Far North Side neighbors and local officials are circulating petitions and pushing for landmark status for a building to block Loyola University Chicago from...