CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[the urban politician]

Our construction boom is about to kick into hyperdrive. We're even starting to see more and more proposals in the neighborhoods.

I really hope we don't slam into a recession. I realize there is an aura of misbelief out there ("is this a bubble?" "Is there really this much demand?") but I'd like to think that this will be more sustained, not unlike the suburban housing subdivision boom of the past 50 years.

[rlw777]

Originally Posted by Ryanrule

What the demo at balboa and wabash?

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Balboa?

I know the render has been on here before but apparently we missed this start

Gilbane Begins Construction on 30 East Apartments in Chicago's South Loop

[sentinel]

^To he honest, I don't remember this one

[rlw777]

Originally Posted by sentinel

^To he honest, I don't remember this one

It looks like we mentioned it briefly back in Jan 2311

[Chi-Sky21]

Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

Lol, thanks? Did this on my phone with a couple apps in the time it took my wife to get ready. So about 20 minutes.

Thats AMAZING!.....that it only took her 20 minutes to get ready.

[J_M_Tungsten]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Thats AMAZING!.....that it only took her 20 minutes to get ready.

Hehe, well it was basically touch up since she got back from work, so about an eighth of the normal time

[emathias]

[QUOTE=prelude91;7342785]

Originally Posted by SolarWind

February 19, 2016
...
Whelp, looks like the ugliest new building in Chicago (arguably) will be on full display for the remainder of our lives. Very disappointing.

[QUOTE=marothisu;7342789]

Originally Posted by prelude91

The base to this thing is so unfortunate. It's bad. Very bad.

Originally it didn't have any windows on the north side, so unfortunate as it may be it is an improvement over what it could have been ...

Originally Posted by the urban politician

Our construction boom is about to kick into hyperdrive. We're even starting to see more and more proposals in the neighborhoods.

I really hope we don't slam into a recession. I realize there is an aura of misbelief out there ("is this a bubble?" "Is there really this much demand?") but I'd like to think that this will be more sustained, not unlike the suburban housing subdivision boom of the past 50 years.

Near North is CRAAAAAZY right now, but yeah, I was around the further north lakefront and there was a lot more going on than I expected. It's some serious construction activity in the areas commonly included in the "Global Chicago" areas.

Originally Posted by rlw777

It looks like we mentioned it briefly back in Jan 2311

What year are you living in? I thought it was only 2016 now, not the 24th century ...

[Skyguy_7]

2/21
Wolf Point West thread is closed, but I wanted to share a shot highlighting the balcony glass. It's a little off yet altogether this tower finished beautifully.



Neon "store closing" signs are up at the old Clark And Barlow store (353 W Grand proposal).



Rendering via Chicago Architecture Blog

[colemonkee]

^ That's not half bad for a post modern tower.

[MultiModal]

I vaguely recall Reilly saying this project was dead at the community meeting for John Bucks Assumption Church proposal. Also, I thought this project wanted to bring a grocery store to west River North which is needed.

[SamInTheLoop]

^ Yes, my recollection as well.....distinctly remember talk of Reilly having killed this one.....

[k1052]

Yea the people in the Sexton lofts bitched hard enough to make him squash it.

[harryc]

reduce REUSE recycle - no need to get rid of a perfectly fine basement wall just because you want to build a high-rise there. I'm guessing they are still doing a matt. From Hydrogen's shots a few days later a matt on the East side ?

Jan 27
Tower crane base and some caissons poked through the old floor.







Feb 17
Floor removed and wall trimmed off


this appears to be the rail/guide for the concrete saw

[VKChaz]

Originally Posted by SamInTheLoop

^ Yes, my recollection as well.....distinctly remember talk of Reilly having killed this one.....

Originally Posted by k1052

Yea the people in the Sexton lofts bitched hard enough to make him squash it.

So then, what is the logical alternative?

[harryc]

Jan 27 - 3bits
Belling bit






Augar bit


Blue tooth ?




Feb 4
720 N LaSalle in the background




Feb 17
Not for the claustrophobic (used to lower a worker down to the bottom to work on the belling).

[maru2501]

can't wait for the Tower of Hooters

[SteelMonkey]

Not sure if this has been mentioned previously but it appears this project has broke ground. Drove past the other day. Lot of activity behind fencing. Info hard to come by. Saw a few renderings but little else. Anyone know the details?

http://www.sloopin.com/2016/01/plans-emerge-for-33-story-tower-at-polk.html

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by SteelMonkey

Not sure if this has been mentioned previously but it appears this project has broke ground. Drove past the other day. Lot of activity behind fencing. Info hard to come by. Saw a few renderings but little else. Anyone know the details?

http://www.sloopin.com/2016/01/plans-emerge-for-33-story-tower-at-polk.html

I posted about a month ago that they got funding. Nobody seemed to notice

[Randomguy34]

That would make this the second South Loop skyscraper in the past few days we ignored construction start. We need to organize together any skyscrapers we may have overlooked in this boom.

[harryc]

The new neighbor.


not sure what these are for
South

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