CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[SolarWind]

October 3, 2016

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by PKDickman

They have chosen the latter and decided to buy some FAR as well.

So why buy the extra FAR if the PD will get them to build what they want? Just so the "underlying" zoning is higher should they wish to sell the site later on?

[PKDickman]

Originally Posted by Jibba

So why buy the extra FAR if the PD will get them to build what they want? Just so the "underlying" zoning is higher should they wish to sell the site later on?

I'm not sure, they weren't planning on buying any a few months ago.
My guess is that they will use the fact that it is a short lot to beg a reduction in rear setback and fill that in with the bonus FAR.

[harryc]

Sept 29

[SolarWind]

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October 6, 2016

[marothisu]

Not sure if this was reported yet or not, but 171 N Aberdeen (Aberdeen & Lake - right near the Morgan Green Line stop), which has been a vacant lot since 2014 - got its full building permit a week ago. 11 stories, 75 units + retail.

http://chicago.curbed.com/2016/5/13/...-ready-to-rise

[KWILLSKYLINE]

Looking at the 625 w. adams picture I cant help but keep thinking of this trophy bp building that never was. Maybe the Union Station proposal will come into fruition.

http://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2...ifferent-name/

[Freefall]

Round up. All pics taken 10/7:
The Aurelein, 833 N Clark:



NEXT, 347 W Chestnut:



Niche 905, 905 N Orleans:



The Hudson, 750 N Hudson:



HoJo Tower, 720 N Lasalle:



Gallery on Wells, 167 W Erie:



640 N Wells:



Childrens Demolition, Fullerton/Halsted & Lincoln:

[KWILLSKYLINE]

Im sure its been posted before, but does anyone have pictures of what childrens memorial will look like or a link.

[harryc]

Sept 26


Sept 28


Sept 29


God is in the details - nice to see everything line up.


Nice flat glass


Dedicated thread at SkyRiseCities

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by KWILLSKYLINE

Im sure its been posted before, but does anyone have pictures of what childrens memorial will look like or a link.

This, I believe is the most current iteration of the entire site development, from the developer's website:



More images in the link
http://www.mccafferyinterests.com/po...-redevelopment

[sentinel]

Oak Park highrise/low-rise development near Green Line, 10.08, dusk:

[harryc]

Sept 29
In context - Looking S down Des Plaines in the early morning (tower crane is this project)

[harryc]

Originally Posted by bcp

Maybe oak park and Evanston should have their own threads

If you can get there on the L - then it's really Chicago.

[Chicago Shawn]

No. 9 Walton with the recent height bump will now be 39 floors and 456' (obtained from drawings). Mods feel free to update page 1 accordingly.

[the urban politician]

^ I kind of think that's a smart strategy, asking for a height and density increase when your project is already under construction. The NIMBYs already probably are less likely to fight it since there is already something getting built, and after all, who's gonna notice 50 extra feet? Good cover for the Alderman as well because it creates funds for lower income neighborhoods. I wonder if we will see this strategy employed more often?

[Kumdogmillionaire]

Originally Posted by bcp

Maybe oak park and Evanston should have their own threads

Nah, those would be some deadass threads. We'd get a post on them like once a month if we're lucky. Not really worth the effort.

[go go white sox]

Originally Posted by sentinel

Oak Park highrise/low-rise development near Green Line, 10.08, dusk:

Oak park really bulking up. Another 12 story development is supposed to start very soon on the other side of the train. The change with these two developments has been quite impressive and impactful.