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Originally Posted by chicubs111
^ Yes it was my assumption that the chilling plant would be relocated. Its the only way a building of supposed 98 stories or even 50 stories could fit in that spot.
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There is no good reason to think the chilling plant will be going anywhere. Why would Chase want to subsidize the movement with an additional $10m's (probably much more) of a perfectly adequate chilling plant elsewhere on top of any development cost? Makes no sense. If they are looking at the site they are at least entertaining the notion that it could possibly be large enough a site to fit their space requirements on the current lot, as is.
Needless to say, it is likely very well below 98 stories wherever the location. There is no reason to think that given these locations or recent Chicago commercial building history that Chase is likely to break the 40-60floor/500-800ft threshold. If you are holding out hope for a gangbusters super-tall by Chase you are likely to be disappointed.