I doubt they are prepping for Site I... looks like that was a temporary construction loading dock. They are probably ripping it out as a final closeout item on Cirrus/Cascade now that all units interior are finished and punchlist is complete.

The residents have a separate, permanent loading dock on the other side.

I'm curious what's in the black box wrapped in ice+water shield...

Yes, on all 3 counts.

Some third-hand intel nuggets, so take them with a grain of salt:

• Parcel I is in pre-development, targeting a 2027 start
• Site is zoned for 85 stories, but in reality will likely be around 73 floors
• Will include rental apartment plus "something else," such as condos or hotel

^ thanks for the update.

2027 seems so far away.




Uh-oh!

I know someone who's going to be absolutely crushed by this news.

:haha:

Yup.... lol

As we all remember, hopes that this would be a supertall were based on the possibility that the 950' figure excluded a sizable podium, as explained here:

https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/9/27...ower-supertall

The 2018 article reminds us that Parcel I was originally proposed to be 875 feet with 80 stories. After adding 5 stores, the height increased by 75 feet to 950 feet. Removing 12 floors could well bring the height to <800 feet.

Not sure if this is directed at me since I'm known for liking height (hey, it's a skyscraper forum), but not really simply on the basis that it's not particularly surprising, most optimism I've ever had around Chicago's projects (or any city in the USA outside NYC) was mostly just wishful thinking. Deep down I know most projects will either never happen or get VE'd. Although we do get lucky here and there.

It would be around 800 feet with 73 floors but I don't get why they wouldn't take advantage of the full 85, especially on a site like this which is one of the last major parcels next to the lake.


Where did you hear this, why take with a grain of salt?



On a positive note it would continue Chicago's streak of ~800 foot buildings when 400LSD is done.

800 footers are kind of short though, not terrible especially in large quantity but more ambition would be nice.

I'm mostly worried about how VE'd the design will be. It's a really nice looking building.

With the height reduction, I’m assuming they’re changing the design? Would love to see a replica of One Bennet here. Would be an cool contrast to all the glass buildings in the immediate area.

Someone who knows someone who heard the info from the developers. :shrug:

Probably not by much. It's still by BKL and designed to be part of a cohesive group with its siblings Cascade and Cirrus.

I wouldn’t be surprised. There was some earth being moved around on Parcel O recently, and there’s not much left after that point.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8vLJHpXEAAbiWn.jpg
https://x.com/eric_erins/status/1714...o_k_Q-bPyHHu9Q

Gotcha, I guess a lot can change between now and 2027. Why are they waiting that long though?

Is the reason they're not taking advantage of the full height because there are no buildings blocking the view so they don't really have to build high? That would be my guess.

Will Parcel O start before or rise with?


That's good, wouldn't mind an 800 foot version of those towers.


Eh, not really a fan of those wannabe art deco buildings that look like stucco. It's alright but I would rather see some blue glass and curves. :cool:

It could honestly apply to several of the people on this forum.

Maybe they are waiting for the economy, local/national/global to recover a little.

^ I'm sure that's part of it. And perhaps they want to finish selling most of the condos at Cirrus before having to deal with construction next door.