When I read the ad that said "buy now. move in april" I was thinking it could be a rehab, and after doing a little research, found out that it is - of the Beacon Apartments.
Chicagotom posted this over on SSC a couple hours ago. Its interesting. At least for me it is.
Originally Posted by Chicagotom
Went into the MP sales center today and talked to my sales guy and heres what he told me.
1. The 34 story building that was to sit south of OMPW is being scraped. The city would only approve a 10 story building so enterprise is looking to build all townhomes where the existing sales center is. Look for large 3000 sqft units starting at 1.3 million range. Very High End. The townhomes are likely to be the next thing on the market in 08.
2. They are going to propose an 80 story building at the corner of Indiana and Roosevelt that Enterprise is going to develop. No time on this one being release anytime soon.
3. He didn't have anything on the 2nd tower at Michigan and Roosevelt except that it was going to be much taller than is now proposed.
4. Central Station did the engineering study looking at building towers over the tracks south of 15th street and the cost is prohibative and they are not moving forward with Phase 3.
Okay, I've been thinking, can the developers transfer the FAR from what was to be a tower to the 2 other towers along Roosevelt? I mean isn't Central Station -- 1 big PDF? Seeing as the city was going to allow a 10 story building on that site, but they are only putting townhomes there, can't they use and transfer that leftover FAR to those 2 towers?
Yay, now more people can own in a Loewenberg building.
No construction year in Emporis - is this piece of information unknown? (Also, if anyone is able to edit that, then how about also elaborating on the trivium that the building's design is to 'take advantage of prevailing winds'?)
I just realized how awful it might look, if I remember correctly, that they proposed a twin tower devolopment at CBS2 current site. Three blocks and 3 sets of twins...yuck, then factor in 600 LSD, 860-880!. Then there is WTP in Gold Coast! I think GP in River North started this twin movement but nonetheless I don't think it should be accepted so openly by city planners.
When I read the ad that said "buy now. move in april" I was thinking it could be a rehab, and after doing a little research, found out that it is - of the Beacon Apartments.
I used to live in the building directly north (Wellington Arms @ 2970 N Sheridan) and I remember looking at an apartment in that building. I thought the building was fairly nice, I bet the condo conversion goes well. Kind of strange to being doing a condo conversion right now, given the market conditions.
By the way, that empty lot to the north is owned by the same people that own 2970 N Sheridan (the Wirtz family - yes the Blackhawks owner) and it's another Wolf Point-type parcel. They have absolutely no interest in building anything there any time soon. Quite frankly, they could make millions if they built something on that lot. But they're in no hurry.
River Street Plaza Hotel (unofficial name)
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Aurora
By the Vanstrand Group, designed by Arete 3
Includes 300 suites, 400 parking spaces, day spa, 40,000 sq. ft. of retail on two floors (including a book store), and green roofs. No convention center yet.
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Across the river on the east side is an interesting proposal that might lead to nothing. But it's cool to see it proposed anyway.
18 new buildings
900 units
100,000 sq. ft .of retail
Developed by Sho-deen
I'd bet that serving alcohol would be a deal breaker for incorporating a bar into a university owned building.
Maybe things are different in the city where everything's crammed together, but I'm not even sure it'd be legal to have a bar in a university owned building, thereby giving the image of endorsement of an institution that has mostly underage members.
I know that U of I never allowed alcohol anywhere on campus grounds.
I don't know about that. I went to the U. of T.X. and there was a bar called the Cactus in the middle of the Student Union. But, perhaps that's just Texas.
I don't know about that. I went to the U. of T.X. and there was a bar called the Cactus in the middle of the Student Union. But, perhaps that's just Texas.
The campus' of the Public Universities in Wisconsin are littered with bars... Just look at UW-Madison, that entire school has a bar every other block... Maybe its just because their campus takes up a good portion of the city and they don't own all of the land, but I'm sure its a non-issue. I mean upperclassmen are generally old enough to drink legally, so I don't see why it would matter, especially at relatively liberal schools...
Yay, now more people can own in a Loewenberg building.
No construction year in Emporis - is this piece of information unknown? (Also, if anyone is able to edit that, then how about also elaborating on the trivium that the building's design is to 'take advantage of prevailing winds'?)
Yeah, that fact was badly written. I revised it [online within 72 hours]. And no, we don't know the year for this one... it's one of a small percentage in the city we still don't know.
5. In a huge surprise, an additional 12-story building has been discovered in Chicago!!! ...and, it qualifies for the current boom! University Station (1550 S. Blue Island Ave., Emporis ID 291299) added a penthouse floor to the original 11-story building. According to the sales staff, completion was last month (Dec 2006).
There are now 51 buildings underway in Chicago with 12 or more floors -- possibly a record. And the number will probably go up before it goes down, as the next crop is taking forever to finish up. Next in line are The Streeter, The Regatta, Prentice Women's Hospital, 30 West Oak, Museum Park Place, and Park View East. Only the first one or two of these might finish in January (I'll check the Regatta tomorrow).
Oh sweet, I was actually about to e-mail you on University Station. I noticed that penthouse addition a few days ago. Glad you were able to confirm it!
A few updates from a long walk around the city today:
1. Pure is under construction. Caissons started last week.
2. Emerald North Tower is under construction; several caissons are drilled already. The South Tower may or may not be underway, but it will be worth checking in a few days. Caissons have reached about the middle of the site (from the north) so it is hard to tell. The sales staff say the South Tower will rise 4 months ahead of the North, so we can expect both foundations to be done together.
3. Avenue East is topped out.
4. For anyone who follows the total high-rise count of Chicago, two of the Abbott Homes were demolished last year, and the only one left standing is the one in the NE corner of the complex (Abbott Homes 1 on Emporis).
5. In a huge surprise, an additional 12-story building has been discovered in Chicago!!! ...and, it qualifies for the current boom! University Station (1550 S. Blue Island Ave., Emporis ID 291299) added a penthouse floor to the original 11-story building. According to the sales staff, completion was last month (Dec 2006).
There are now 51 buildings underway in Chicago with 12 or more floors -- possibly a record. And the number will probably go up before it goes down, as the next crop is taking forever to finish up. Next in line are The Streeter, The Regatta, Prentice Women's Hospital, 30 West Oak, Museum Park Place, and Park View East. Only the first one or two of these might finish in January (I'll check the Regatta tomorrow).
thanks for the updates dan, page 1 has been updated accordingly, but one question, where are you getting the 51 buildings under construction from. even counting both emerald towers, i'm only adding up to 50 on the page 1 list. have i missed or overlooked something?
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thanks for the updates dan, page 1 has been updated accordingly, but one question, where are you getting the 51 buildings under construction from. even counting both emerald towers, i'm only adding up to 50 on the page 1 list. have i missed or overlooked something?
Steely, perhaps you're not counting the 2 at 600 N. LSD?
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^ Ah, must be the two northern towers at Block 37. Caisson drilling started in October on both of those. Like the south tower of 600 N LSD, they will probably go on hold for a while after the podium is completed.
In fact, it's about naptime for that 600 tower... I think we'll start listing it as "on hold" very soon. Can anyone report any construction activity on the south part of that structure, even if it's not concrete work?
^ Ah, must be the two northern towers at Block 37. Caisson drilling started in October on both of those. Like the south tower of 600 N LSD, they will probably go on hold for a while after the podium is completed.
In fact, it's about naptime for that 600 tower... I think we'll start listing it as "on hold" very soon. Can anyone report any construction activity on the south part of that structure, even if it's not concrete work?
yep, that's it. B37 has been such a blackhole for reliable info, that i've never bothered to add anything other than the CBS tower to page 1. for accuracy's sake, i'll get those other two added tomorrow. thanks for sorting it out dan.
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^ Ah, must be the two northern towers at Block 37. Caisson drilling started in October on both of those. Like the south tower of 600 N LSD, they will probably go on hold for a while after the podium is completed.
In fact, it's about naptime for that 600 tower... I think we'll start listing it as "on hold" very soon. Can anyone report any construction activity on the south part of that structure, even if it's not concrete work?
There hasn't been any visible work on the south tower for months.
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I'd bet that serving alcohol would be a deal breaker for incorporating a bar into a university owned building.
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