We have been watching the building at 4848 N. Clark with interest for years now. 4848 N. Clark (Courtesy @properties Listing)The handsome but non-descript old warehouse & manufacturing building along Clark was built in 1936 just north of the now demolished Rainbo Gardens (later Rainbo Roller Rink). In a reflection of the changes to Uptown in the 1930's, the building had various automotive and light manufacturing tenants over the years and was most recently home to a couple of art studios. The building has been on and off the market since at least 2008 with no buyers. The property recently sold, and we [...]

If you frequent Chase Park, you may have noticed the former church parking lot at the southeast corner of Ashland and Leland has been car-free for a little while now. That got our antenna up, and a new building permit issued yesterday confirmed the long-rumored and planned development at the parking lot, known officially as 4641 N. Ashland, is ready to put shovels in the ground.4641 N. Ashland (Courtesy Kennedy Mann Architects Website)More density is a great thing for the area, and more units to add to the Clark Street boom.With the permit issued, expect construction soon.  [...]