West Loop's Skyline Just Got Two Big Green Lights: New Towers Approved on Lake & Kinzie
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Loop ·
West Loop neighbors, your neighborhood's building boom is officially in overdrive — and this week, Chicago's Committee on Zoning handed down not one but two major approvals that will reshape the local skyline for years to come.
First up: the long-in-the-works mixed-use development at 1338 West Lake Street cleared a major hurdle, receiving zoning committee approval just this past week. Developed by Cedar Street Companies and designed by local architecture firm SCB, the striking 32-story, glass-clad tower would rise 364 feet and feature 321 residential units, 7,800 square feet of ground-floor commercial space along Lake Street, a six-story podium hugging the CTA tracks, a rooftop deck, and even a small pool with city views. The
And just a day later, the Committee also gave the green light to a residential development at 1201 West Kinzie Street — a design-forward building earning buzz for its eye-catching green brick exterior, native plant landscaping, and generous four-bedroom unit options. Two approvals in one week is a serious statement. West Loop, your skyline is rising fast — which of these projects are you most excited about? Share your thoughts with neighbors right here on Socialhood!
Sources:
1. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/05/west-loop-continues-to-grow-tall-with-approval-of-residential-tower.html
2. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/05/green-brick-clad-residential-development-moves-forward-in-west-loop.html