Construction Watch Sites

Spot cranes, excavators, and big builds from safe public sidewalks. Neighborhood favorites in Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park are listed first.

Safety first: observe only from open public sidewalks, parks, or other lawful public space. Never enter a work zone.

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4 sites shown on the map · 4 total listed

Near Roscoe Village, Lakeview & Lincoln Park

Lincoln ParkDeep foundations / caissonsKid interest 10/10

Deep foundations / caissons — 2300 N Sheffield Ave

City permit status ACTIVE; milestone INSPECTIONS (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED). Physical work was not independently observed.

Address:: 2300 N Sheffield Ave
Machinery:: Drill/caisson rig, crawler or mobile crane, excavators, concrete pumps, trucks
Active window:: 2026-06-05 → 2027-12-05
Safe vantage:: Potential view from the opposite public sidewalk. Visibility is not field-checked; stay behind fencing and away from truck gates, alleys and suspended loads.

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Lincoln ParkDeep foundations / caissonsKid interest 10/10

Deep foundations / caissons — 673 W Wrightwood Ave

City permit status ACTIVE; milestone INSPECTIONS (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED). Physical work was not independently observed.

Address:: 673 W Wrightwood Ave
Machinery:: Drill/caisson rig, crawler or mobile crane, excavators, concrete pumps, trucks
Active window:: 2026-07-20 → 2028-01-20
Safe vantage:: Potential view from the opposite public sidewalk. Visibility is not field-checked; stay behind fencing and away from truck gates, alleys and suspended loads.

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LakeviewExcavation / foundationsKid interest 9/10

Excavation / foundations — 1101 W Waveland Ave

City permit status ACTIVE; milestone INSPECTIONS. Physical work was not independently observed.

Address:: 1101 W Waveland Ave
Machinery:: Excavators, loaders, dump trucks, concrete pumps; crane or drill rig possible
Active window:: 2026-03-27 → 2027-09-27
Safe vantage:: Potential view from the opposite public sidewalk. Visibility is not field-checked; stay behind fencing and away from truck gates, alleys and suspended loads.

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Lincoln ParkExcavation / foundationsKid interest 9/10

Excavation / foundations — 606 W Wrightwood Ave

City permit status ACTIVE; milestone INSPECTIONS (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED). Physical work was not independently observed.

Address:: 606 W Wrightwood Ave
Machinery:: Excavators, loaders, dump trucks, concrete pumps; crane or drill rig possible
Active window:: 2026-05-18 → 2027-11-18
Safe vantage:: Potential view from the opposite public sidewalk. Visibility is not field-checked; stay behind fencing and away from truck gates, alleys and suspended loads.

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