Is it me or does this project seem like there is only 1 guy working it and that guy works just 3 days a week from noon to 2pm? Its been almost 4 months since work started.
^ To be fair, the Wells pocket park is still unfinished. Maybe the building is just keeping it off limits to the public until the landscaping can be established and a maintenance contract set up.
Otherwise you'd have everyone traipsing through the mud and dogs crapping all over the place...
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^ To be fair, the Wells pocket park is still unfinished. Maybe the building is just keeping it off limits to the public until the landscaping can be established and a maintenance contract set up.
Otherwise you'd have everyone traipsing through the mud and dogs crapping all over the place...
it has a key fob lock on it... I guarantee its for residents only!
My admittedly hazy recollection is that the "park" area was always shown fenced and gated in renderings. I do wish the building had been built to the sidewalk on Wells if only to hide more of the turd next door from view.
Looks like Atrium Village Phase 1 building has added a few units and a new floor. At least according to the building permit, it's added 1 floor for 32 total and 5 units for 405 total.
Not sure if this was ever posted (I can't keep track!) ... but in February I also saw soil testing rigs in the other parking lots of Atrium Village, on two separate occasions. Anyone know the timing plans for Phase 2 and 3?
it has a key fob lock on it... I guarantee its for residents only!
Maybe, in theory, it's security for after hours? They probably said they'll keep it open during park hours, and they should be held accountable if they try to keep it closed.
3-10-17
Better camera this time, not as clear of a day.
From the angle, I should see Vista rise up between Aon and Trump, or right behind 150 N. Riverside. I'll post this shot again when there's something new to see.
And if anyone wants to photoshop new buildings into this, feel free.
From the angle, I should see Vista rise up between Aon and Trump, or right behind 150 N. Riverside. I'll post this shot again when there's something new to see.
And if anyone wants to photoshop new buildings into this, feel free.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again – there needs to be a building taller than 311 Wacker to fill that gap between it and Sears.
Also excited to see how Riverline and Related's projects affect the depth on the south end.
Maybe, in theory, it's security for after hours? They probably said they'll keep it open during park hours, and they should be held accountable if they try to keep it closed.
They should, but nothing was written into the PD development statements to guarantee that, and the only bonus taken was upper setbacks and affordable housing.
Someone dropped the ball, as it stands now it's just a handshake agreement.
Feb 22
The red poles indicate the corners of the lot
Mar 2
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I think this is going to be a high rise - substantial hotel at the least.
March 9
All done after some very substantial caissons.
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The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
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Harry C - Urbanize Chicago- My Flickr stream HRC_OakPark
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
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Harry C - Urbanize Chicago- My Flickr stream HRC_OakPark
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
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Harry C - Urbanize Chicago- My Flickr stream HRC_OakPark
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
Jan 17
The blank spots above the neighboring buildings are for fire code.
Feb 9
Mar 9
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The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
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Harry C - Urbanize Chicago- My Flickr stream HRC_OakPark
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
thanks for the update, harryc! I had such low expectations for this project, and, although it is still not a great building, I am very pleasantly surprised by its overall texture and most importantly, somehow achieving a heightened sense of transparency with the glazing...
Last edited by pilsenarch; Mar 12, 2017 at 7:55 PM.
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The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. B Franklin.
I don't remember ever having a similar sentiment but I wish the design language of the podium had continued up the tower itself here. Other developers should take note of the street level presence. With that said I still think this tower is a fail overall and did not live up to the relatively high expectations some had.
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