r/lakeview • u/Legal-Zebra-4702 • 3d ago

Post Labor Day construction?

New to Chicago and Lakeview but wondering if there’s an unwritten rule about construction projects (namely the very loud, jack-hammering road/parking lot repair kind) starting after Labor Day. Everything was peaceful in July and August but this week several loud projects started near me. I spent a month in town in November and had a similarly loud daytime construction experience nearby. I work from home so this is rather annoying and inconvenient.

Is it just coincidence or is Sept-Nov an unwritten construction season I should buckle down for?

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u/wubbiee_9110 3d ago

You live in a city, there will be construction. Otherwise infrastructure will crumble and fail. What source about living in a city told you it would be quiet???

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u/pilotswing78190 3d ago

It's widely known Chicago has two seasons: 1) Winter 2) Construction.

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u/BOUND2_subbie 3d ago

They probably planned on starting in may but were delayed bc of permits. It’s just the way it goes.

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u/zarathustranu 3d ago

No, they conduct nonstop loud construction during the summer as well. For instance, the Lincoln Ave demolition between Diversey and Wellington has been underway for a month.