The majority of the old rowhouses are currently fenced off.

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/8814/cabrinirowhouses.jpg

My thoughts exactly! I just hope it's not squandered like it has been at North and Clybourn.

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Fourth Presbyterian Church - Gratz Center

http://imageshack.us/a/img560/2425/4th2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img641/7307/4th1.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/9727/4th3.jpg

Too bad CHA has control over it all. Prepare yourself for disappointment.

I walked by Staybridge Suites today and did not see any activity. Are we sure they have resumed construction?

Staybridge Suites
 

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Staybridge Suites by YoChicago1, on Flickr

Shot about 10 a.m. last Tuesday by Mike Scotty on our helicopter trip. No signs of any activity at that time.

:previous: I think Staybridge may look cool if they paint each block a different color. ...or is that what they are planning?

I think any solid portions of Staybridge were to be that grey metal panel....which I think should be reconsidered. I agree, each of those blocks would look cool a different shade. I think it's all from Centria. They could also try some different modules and surface texture. Shiny vs Flat.

Finkl Steel site
 

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A. Finkl & Sons steel plant by YoChicago1, on Flickr

A. Finkl & Sons site, east of the river. Finkl's new plant on the South Side is expected to be operational late next year, at which time the war over redevelopment of this site will ramp up. Photo by Mike Scotty.

Are they painting 77 West Huron?

They haven't exactly been tearing it up, but I live 1/2 block from there, and there is construction noise from the interior every day. A small amount, but something - definitely more than just the solitary security guard who's been there the past 4 years.

I'm scared of the Finkl Steel site being the future home of more big box stores....

Former site of Michael Reese Hospital
 

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Former site of Michael Reese Hospital by YoChicago1, on Flickr

Photo by Michael Kardas, Kardas Photography.

A Chicago technology park?

Niketown looks like it's getting ready to reopen.

:previous:

Also on Michigan Ave, Mark Shale at 900 N. Michigan is closing.
http://chicago.racked.com/archives/2...tting-good.php

I bet current tenants, J.Crew or Club Monaco would be interested in expanding.

michigan ave, has gone from upscale shopping, to suburban strip mall shopping in the last 10 years.

No it hasn't :rolleyes:

Yes, because Top Shop, Nieman Marcus, Cartier, Ferragamo, Sak's, Chanel, Gucci, Tiffany's, those are all mainstays in strip malls.

^ And the new Burberry store looks just like something I saw in Racine, Wisconsin the other day....

So all of that green space was Cabrini Green?