General ConstructionNear North SidePermit Issued

Temporary Structure Construction at 600 E Grand Ave

600 E GRAND AVE, Near North Side

Estimated Project Cost

$0

Issued

May 4, 2026

Expires

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About This Project

Residents near 600 E Grand Ave in the Near North Side can observe the scope of temporary construction projects. This permit details the construction of a 72' x 36' steel-framed, open-air structure intended to enclose a butterfly house for a limited duration.

This temporary structure permit is active and was issued on May 4, 2026, with a substantial estimated project cost of $2,000,000. The project is managed by FOUNDATION MECHANICS LLC.

What This Means For You

A large, temporary steel-framed structure for a butterfly house is being erected in the Near North Side, with a reported project cost of $2,000,000.

The Business That Did This Work

FOUNDATION MECHANICS LLC

Permit Details

Tracking Number101081679
Work Permit #
Job Filing Number
Work Type
StatusACTIVE
Job DescriptionSPR - 2019 CBC - TEMPORARY STRUCTURE FROM MAY 1ST 2026 - OCT 27TH 2026 (180 DAYS).CONSTRUCT AT 72' X 36' STEEL FRAMED, OPEN AIR STRUCTURE TO ENCLOSE A BUTTERFLY HOUSE. A LETTER FROM STRUCTURE PEER REVIEWER HAS BEEN PROVIDED. SAME PROJECT AND DRAWINGS WERE PERMITTED IN MAY 3RD 2024, WITH PERMIT #101047769 AND REINSTATED APRIL 15TH, 2025 PERMIT #101067293.
Floor / Unit
Estimated Cost$2,000,000
ApprovedApril 3, 2026
IssuedMay 4, 2026
Expires
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Property Owner

NAVY PIER INC

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