CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[Near North Resident]

Originally Posted by The Lurker

The midrise is staying due to massive backlash from residents of the building and community groups.

ah nevermind... agree re: 225 w hubbard, hopefully they are putting some cladding over that, looks awful as it is

[r18tdi]

The towers at The Lincoln Common got full build out permits yesterday.

[harryc]

Oct 24

[Near North Resident]

Originally Posted by ardecila

wow two more 39 story towers? alright that's good stuff

[Joe Zekas]

The Rock N Roll McDonald's in River North - a site for forumers to eat their hearts out by YoChicago, on Flickr

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by Near North Resident

ah nevermind... agree re: 225 w hubbard, hopefully they are putting some cladding over that, looks awful as it is

I won't argue against it looking cheap, but the solution used is at least functional (and not something disingenuous like false window with opaque panes).

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by Joe Zekas

The Rock N Roll McDonald's in River North - a site for forumers to eat their hearts out by YoChicago, on Flickr

wow, what a great shot of all of that stupid — that needs to go -Rn'R, rainforest, hardrock, the post office, the gas station, etc.

[J_M_Tungsten]

^the Walgreens too. Put it back on the ground level of a tower.

[gebs]

Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

^the Walgreens too. Put it back on the ground level of a tower.

I'll admit, I never noticed these development holes until I started compulsively reading this forum. Now when I walk by that area I glower like I've been fiercely insulted.

[Mr Roboto]

But not portillos

[J_M_Tungsten]

^ha! Yes, Portillo’s has a pass from me

[IrishIllini]

Yeah, most of the stuff around the Rock n Roll McDonald's needs to go. There are some historic buildings I'd like to see saved, but the Portillo's, Rainforest Cafe, old Sports Authority, Post Office, BP Gas Station, Ohio House, and River North Hotel (Best Western) need to come down. The RnRMD's parking lot needs to go as well. The actual RnRMD's can stay just because it is somewhat unique. Fogo de Chao also needs to go.

Basically I want almost everything north of Ohio, south of Erie, east of Wells, and west of Dearborn razed.

[Kumdogmillionaire]

I agree on Portillos staying, and it isn't just the fact that the food there is amazing. The way Portillos designs their restaurants is much less offensive than other places and looks relatively natural. Also no parking lot is a plus

[harryc]

Originally Posted by IrishIllini

Yeah, most of the stuff around the Rock n Roll McDonald's needs to go. There are some historic buildings I'd like to see saved, but the Portillo's, Rainforest Cafe, old Sports Authority, Post Office, BP Gas Station, Ohio House, and River North Hotel (Best Western) need to come down. The RnRMD's parking lot needs to go as well. The actual RnRMD's can stay just because it is somewhat unique. Fogo de Chao also needs to go.

Basically I want almost everything north of Ohio, south of Erie, east of Wells, and west of Dearborn razed.

Portillos is just a fake mall-like place, with great food. Ohio House - that has history, authenticity, and memories.

[LouisVanDerWright]

^^^ Memories of what exactly??? O_o

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[IrishIllini]

Huron has become River North's LaSalle St.

[Kumdogmillionaire]

I'm not convinced HarryC is a Chicagoan anymore after that diss on Portillos