CHICAGO | 1620 N. LaSalle Drive (Old Town Canvas) | 391 FT | 36 FLOORS

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Email from Old Town Friends for Responsible Development. Predictable gripes:

Old Town Friends

Dear Neighbors, We are shocked and disappointed that both the Alderman and Developer ignored the community’s wishes and are pushing through a project that is wrong for the character of Old Town. Old Town Friends for Responsible Development, Old Town Triangle Association, and the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association, three community organizations that opposed the plan, received a last-minute notice of a ‘compromise’ from the Alderman’s office. None of the community groups had input or were given the opportunity to counter.

This is NOT a compromise; these changes are breadcrumbs used to mislead and confuse the public. It’s clear the Alderman did not include the community in compromise discussions because the Alderman and Developer both know the community OPPOSES this project as it currently stands, including the upzoning of the area, and would never support this so-called compromise. Despite what you may read with percentages & reductions, please recognize that this compromise is only 1 story less than the original proposed building from 2023. In 2023, the building proposed was 395’ (36 stories); when the PD was submitted it became 480’ (44 stories); and today’s “compromise” landed at 379’ (37 stories). Again, this is not a compromise!

Old Town Friends will continue to fight this proposal & massive tower, and we hope you will join us. We cannot be silenced. We love our community and will not let irresponsible developers quell our efforts. To read Alderman Hopkins’ view of this project click here.

Best, Old Town Friends