Horizon Realty has begun demolition work to prepare for the construction of a 110-unit apartment building at 1621-1631 Chicago Avenue. Street excavation to disconnect utility lines is currently underway.

Over the weekend, construction workers were seen launching excavation work on Chicago Avenue to expose water lines for disconnection. Developers have informed that the city has notified neighbors about a scheduled water main shutdown starting around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

The developers expect to restore the excavated areas along Chicago Avenue and the adjoining alley later this week. Following this, demolition of the existing building is set to begin in early December. The demolition process is expected to last two to three weeks and will be conducted from the alley and parking lot side of the property, ensuring that Chicago Avenue itself remains unaffected.

Throughout the demolition period, Chicago Avenue and its sidewalk will remain open to the public. However, a protective fence will be installed in front of the construction site for safety purposes.

Once demolition is complete, construction will commence on the new 11-story apartment building, named The Legacy Evanston. Notably, the City Council originally approved a 12-story building last fall but later approved a shortened version of the tower this summer. The updated design includes reduced commercial space and a new facade.
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