CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction

[lu9]

Originally Posted by harryc

1/5

I live right around the corner from this guy. Can't wait for it to sparkle. Slow going for sure....

That christmas tree structure on the roof is killing me. Just chuck it off the side already.. right into the dumpster.

[harryc]

[jcchii]

nice shot^

[i_am_hydrogen]

^I'll miss these italiante buildings.

[the urban politician]

Looks like 151 N Franklin is now closer to a reality

[Vlajos]

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestat...k-lands-law-firm-for-proposed-loop-tower

"A third new office tower could soon rise in downtown Chicago, with law firm Freeborn & Peters agreeing to move into a 36-story project developer John Buck plans in the Loop."

[Jibba]

^I saw that. I'm stoked.

[wierdaaron]

I'm much more impressed with 130 N Franklin than I am with 151, but any new office developments moving forward is good in my book.

[MayorOfChicago]

That's funny, my office window is on the 26th floor and look straight down onto that old Walgreens at Randolph and Franklin. Just yesterday one of my coworkers and I were wondering what the status was with that one, I kinda miss the Walgreen being right there.

We have open floor concept in our office, so floor to ceiling windows all the way around the building (191 N. Wacker). When I go to the northwest corner of the office it's an amazing view right down onto both office towers going up across the river as well as Wolf Point.

It's going to be crazy looking out there the next few years.

[harryc]

Originally Posted by MayorOfChicago

That's funny, my office window is on the 26th floor and look straight down onto that old Walgreens at Randolph and Franklin. Just yesterday one of my coworkers and I were wondering what the status was with that one, I kinda miss the Walgreen being right there.

We have open floor concept in our office, so floor to ceiling windows all the way around the building (191 N. Wacker). When I go to the northwest corner of the office it's an amazing view right down onto both office towers going up across the river as well as Wolf Point.

It's going to be crazy looking out there the next few years.

You do have a camera ?

[Chi-Sky21]

or at least get Harry a visitors pass!

[george]

To compliment Harry's shots; Northwest Tower & Milwaukee/Grand project from 1/23.

[J_M_Tungsten]

Great updates all. Milwaukee/Grand/Halsted will be really interesting to watch over the next few years. It will be such a dramatic transformation on the street level for that little part of town. Does anyone know who owns the large lot on the river between Ohio and Grand? Is that Trib too? Seems like a prime lot for development.

[Justin_Chicago]

If 151 N Franklin gets built, I unfortunately do not see Wolf Point 2 starting anytime within the next 5 years. I would prefer WP 2 and 3 gets built over all other office towers so WP 1 does not stick out like a sore thumb.

[streetline]

Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

Great updates all. Milwaukee/Grand/Halsted will be really interesting to watch over the next few years. It will be such a dramatic transformation on the street level for that little part of town. Does anyone know who owns the large lot on the river between Ohio and Grand? Is that Trib too? Seems like a prime lot for development.

The Tribune owns it, but it is part of the PMD. It definitely would be great to see that developed though, it would really tie River West and River North together.

[dylandrummer]

Long time lurker here, anyways im happy to report a revcon rig on site at halsted and lake!!!!!!!!!! this baby is u/c

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by streetline

The Tribune owns it, but it is part of the PMD. It definitely would be great to see that developed though, it would really tie River West and River North together.

Office buildings are permitted in the PMD, which is why we've seen a lot of loft-office conversions and even some proposed new midrises.

Oddly, the Tribune's facility north of Chicago Ave. was excluded from the PMD so it could host residential one day, in theory. Zoning is still Manufacturing but it's not "protected" so a developer could request a zoning change.

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by Justin_Chicago

If 151 N Franklin gets built, I unfortunately do not see Wolf Point 2 starting anytime within the next 5 years. I would prefer WP 2 and 3 gets built over all other office towers so WP 1 does not stick out like a sore thumb.

It depends on the programming. When you say WP 2, I'm assuming you mean the south tower. It could easily be hotel/residential. Time will tell.

[rlw777]

Originally Posted by Justin_Chicago

If 151 N Franklin gets built, I unfortunately do not see Wolf Point 2 starting anytime within the next 5 years. I would prefer WP 2 and 3 gets built over all other office towers so WP 1 does not stick out like a sore thumb.

As far as I know the wolf point folks have only said the other towers will be mixed use. So no worries getting another one built may not have any relation to the office market.

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by dylandrummer

Long time lurker here, anyways im happy to report a revcon rig on site at halsted and lake!!!!!!!!!! this baby is u/c

Welcome aboard, and thanks for reporting this!