CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[munchymunch]

^ I mean seriously, the fact that the DPD tried to block this is laughable. If anything this highlights the success of their original plan for the district.

[Bonsai Tree]

I believe the concern is over the physical infrastructure of the West Loop. The infrastructure itself (water, sewer, electric, etc) was never meant for this density of people. Though, I'm not sure where that calculation comes into place.

Part of me wonders why DPD doesn't push for an infrastructure investment fund for the West Loop. Similar to how density bonuses can increase with payments into affordable housing. I don't think that sewer size and water pumping issues are necessarily insurmountable.

I'm sure Red Burnett would love it too.

[k1052]

Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

I believe the concern is over the physical infrastructure of the West Loop. The infrastructure itself (water, sewer, electric, etc) was never meant for this density of people. Though, I'm not sure where that calculation comes into place.

Part of me wonders why DPD doesn't push for an infrastructure investment fund for the West Loop. Similar to how density bonuses can increase with payments into affordable housing. I don't think that sewer size and water pumping issues are necessarily insurmountable.

I'm sure Red Burnett would love it too.

DPD suggested the developer buy up unused rights instead of seeking denser zoning classification. This, to me, does not sound like an infrastructure concern. It sounds like "we adopted this plan a while ago and don't feel like changing it in light of current circumstances so you have to color inside the lines".

[Bonsai Tree]

Well no, that is an infrastructure concern. Buying up FAR from other properties means that the total block still has the same density.

If every building has DX-16, then density on a block could go up to downtown levels.

So yes, it is an infrastructure concern.

[k1052]

Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

Well no, that is an infrastructure concern. Buying up FAR from other properties means that the total block still has the same density.

If every building has DX-16, then density on a block could go up to downtown levels.

So yes, it is an infrastructure concern.

They basically came out and said it's about the method not the result. Just process brained opposition. Until somebody shows me a detailed list of what utilities are insufficient to support denser zoning in this area I'm not buying the "infrastructure" excuse. DPD has a (now old) plan and they are simply annoyed somebody had the balls to change up the game and get the alderman to push it through.

[Randomguy34]

The Sun-Times also clarified that the DPD commissioner was in favor of upzoning to DX-16, it was solely the zoning administrator that was against it. So the primary issue was interpretation of the zoning code (i.e. process) rather than use intensity (i.e. infrastructure)

https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate...een-light-fulton-market-downtown-density

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

Well no, that is an infrastructure concern. Buying up FAR from other properties means that the total block still has the same density.

If every building has DX-16, then density on a block could go up to downtown levels.

So yes, it is an infrastructure concern.

The other buildings on the block are landmarked as part of the historic district, so their density is effectively locked regardless of how they are zoned.

If you average out the new tower with the landmarked buildings around it, the density is perfectly appropriate for the neighborhood.

[rgarri4]

1325 West Fulton Street posted on facebook.



https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122109722757240036&set=gm.2991100521082090&idorvanity=629017587290407&__cft__[0]=AZb4JssnFnOXbHYpOPRQHEwHwEG-Gbb0Vu6yi7pvnTnTtbQT0-tKH3RzcUmF5oaUjOfl3lLaOF121LLwBsXmkAoVSK-3vP-JzG2Ea8Yaqfe_KV42oMgHewY81vcwlFqO7IPZa-G7sTVHuW0nA1ap0hoMx_0DNTHfC_xLtv1XsH6OPMeWp45ktWbs-S9BcVFCU1j5cM3H8yMPMbfaimx1f2zo&__tn__=EH-R

[BVictor1]

https://www.costar.com/article/137944590...D6XyUZCtG_UUk_aem_qzCeNzb_HZbmPzzraaM8nQ

Apartment tower nears groundbreaking in Chicago’s Fulton Market
Fulton Street, Shanna Collective, Weldon Development plan 32-story building

By Ryan Ori
CoStar News
February 26, 2026 | 11:40 AM

Fulton Street Principal Alex Najem said his firm and its investors are close to finalizing construction financing for the 32-story project at 1201 W. Fulton, with plans to start building in June.

Partners in the more than $200 million project include Shanna Collective and Weldon Development.

Najem said the project at 1201 W. Fulton is moving forward in large part because of the vision and financial commitment of Shanna Khan, an equity investor in and designer for Fulton Street projects in the neighborhood.

Shanna Collective, Fulton Street and Weldon Development also plan a larger, two-tower multifamily project at 1200 W. Fulton in a later development phase.

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by rgarri4

1325 West Fulton Street posted on facebook.



https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122109722757240036&set=gm.2991100521082090&idorvanity=629017587290407&__cft__[0]=AZb4JssnFnOXbHYpOPRQHEwHwEG-Gbb0Vu6yi7pvnTnTtbQT0-tKH3RzcUmF5oaUjOfl3lLaOF121LLwBsXmkAoVSK-3vP-JzG2Ea8Yaqfe_KV42oMgHewY81vcwlFqO7IPZa-G7sTVHuW0nA1ap0hoMx_0DNTHfC_xLtv1XsH6OPMeWp45ktWbs-S9BcVFCU1j5cM3H8yMPMbfaimx1f2zo&__tn__=EH-R

I get some frustration in here about the design changes, but I personally think the changes won't be severe enough to alter the overall design integrity. If they can still do the brick right, it's gonna be great.
The only thing that really makes me frown is the mechanical penthouse being so large. If they can do something to make it less glaring, maybe with some better quality screening, it may be totally fine. I dunno...

[sentinel]

Image posted on reddit from the alderman's office for the replacement development at 2800 N. Sheridan:


https://www.44thward.org/development/major-development-projects/2800-n-sheridan/

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by sentinel

Image posted on reddit from the alderman's office for the replacement development at 2800 N. Sheridan:


https://www.44thward.org/development/major-development-projects/2800-n-sheridan/

Not bad.

24 stories/281'

Here's the presentation.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dx71cxwykr8bpgw7IZ7SSWL5lXRHtvdN/view?pli=1

[Jstange059]

Originally Posted by sentinel

Image posted on reddit from the alderman's office for the replacement development at 2800 N. Sheridan:


https://www.44thward.org/development/major-development-projects/2800-n-sheridan/

I quite like it myself. The sort of curved form of the building creates an interesting relationship with the memorial building to the south, and I definitely think it’ll create a nice presence on the NW corner of Lincoln Park

Also, all the parking for the building appears to be in a separate structure just to the north, so potentially sometime in the future, they may be able to redevelop the parking area into something else without effecting the main building

[sentinel]

I appreciate the design because it appears well thought-out in terms of pulling the massing away from buildings in the back, and curving the front, to allow both neighbors to maintain some visibility in certain sightlines.

[patriotizzy]

Originally Posted by rgarri4

1325 West Fulton Street posted on facebook.



https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122109722757240036&set=gm.2991100521082090&idorvanity=629017587290407&__cft__[0]=AZb4JssnFnOXbHYpOPRQHEwHwEG-Gbb0Vu6yi7pvnTnTtbQT0-tKH3RzcUmF5oaUjOfl3lLaOF121LLwBsXmkAoVSK-3vP-JzG2Ea8Yaqfe_KV42oMgHewY81vcwlFqO7IPZa-G7sTVHuW0nA1ap0hoMx_0DNTHfC_xLtv1XsH6OPMeWp45ktWbs-S9BcVFCU1j5cM3H8yMPMbfaimx1f2zo&__tn__=EH-R

Quite the handsome pair. The colors and massing work well. Recently, Chicago architecture leaves much to be desired, but this instills faith in a comeback.

[ardecila]

Damn, OK. I'm still sad about losing that quirky Art Deco building at 2800 Sheridan, but this seems like a worthy replacement. Unique form, interesting curtainwall design, responds to the site.

[Zapatan]

Is the green one still higher than 500 feet? Looks shorter.

The colors clash a bit but I don't hate it.

[left of center]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Damn, OK. I'm still sad about losing that quirky Art Deco building at 2800 Sheridan, but this seems like a worthy replacement. Unique form, interesting curtainwall design, responds to the site.

Is it Deco? Looks more Art Moderne to me. It's a nice building, but I agree that the design and density of the replacement building justifies tearing the existing structure down.

[sentinel]

More images of 2800 N. Sheridan, courtesy of le twitter:

[chris08876]

Thought this was cool.



Credit: Civixplorer