CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 508

F1 Tommy · #**10141** Posted **Jan 1, 2018, 9:46 PM**

Motors Row Chicago is very nice. I hope they finish restoring the old dealer buildings. I like the old original 1911 FIAT dealer building further south, wich is right across the street from the new Alfa Romeo/FIAT dealer.

maru2501 · #**10142** Posted **Jan 2, 2018, 8:45 PM**

anyone know why daniel schell just killed his twitter and blog?

https://buildingupchicago.com/2018/01/02/the-blog-has-died/

Randomguy34 · #**10143** Posted **Jan 2, 2018, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by maru2501

anyone know why daniel schell just killed his twitter and blog?

https://buildingupchicago.com/2018/01/02/the-blog-has-died/

Oh crap, I hope he's okay

IrishIllini · #**10144** Posted **Jan 2, 2018, 11:03 PM**

Didn't he mention he may be moving out of state due to his wife a while back? Hopefully he's okay. His pictures are amazing.

Fvn · #**10145** Posted **Jan 2, 2018, 11:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by maru2501

anyone know why daniel schell just killed his twitter and blog?

https://buildingupchicago.com/2018/01/02/the-blog-has-died/

On his facebook in a reply to why he left he just said life got in the way, seems awfully sudden though I do hope everything is ok

BVictor1 · #**10146** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 2:58 AM**

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/c...real-estate-ryan-ori-20171207-story.html

Chicago skyline moving up, and out, in 2018

Ryan OriContact Reporter
Chicago Tribune

Quote:

Chicago’s skyline could begin reaching higher and farther out from the city center this year if a slew of ambitious projects get off the ground.

Investors continue drawing up mega-developments, including several that would push into untested neighborhood areas for high-rises. The hearty development pipeline coincides with one big wild card that could virtually assure the continuation of an already long construction cycle: Amazon.

Kumdogmillionaire · #**10147** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 7:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/c...real-estate-ryan-ori-20171207-story.html

Chicago skyline moving up, and out, in 2018

Ryan OriContact Reporter
Chicago Tribune

"Also in 2018, expect Related Midwest to unveil a soaring design for the Lake Shore Drive site where the 1,500-foot-tall Chicago Spire was once proposed."

Did the Tribune fire their editors and fact checkers? Didn't know the Spire shrunk 500 feet

Domer2019 · #**10148** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 7:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by maru2501

anyone know why daniel schell just killed his twitter and blog?

https://buildingupchicago.com/2018/01/02/the-blog-has-died/

Never realized how prolific that blog was. Must take a lot of time. The most recent posts scratch that itch for a page 1 update.

Skyguy_7 · #**10149** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kumdogmillionaire

Did the Tribune fire their editors and fact checkers? Didn't know the Spire shrunk 500 feet

When it comes to the construction industry, our news organizations get the facts wrong A LOT. Makes you think twice about all the other stuff they report on. Fake News is real.

coldru · #**10150** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 2:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by jc5680

Does anyone know what the link for the Renelle webcam is? (has it been posted before?) I can't seem to track it down.

bKL posted a short time-lapse from one earlier this week: Twitter

Renelle webcam will be live on their webpage soon. Sit tight

Randomguy34 · #**10151** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 10:54 PM**

I was bored and decided to go on the Related Midwest website, and found two really awesome renderings. The news section also lists an article saying the DPI will cost $1.2 billion.

Meander Park

Riverfront Amenities

University of Illinois to Develop $1.2B Innovation Center in Downtown Chicago
http://rebusinessonline.com/university-o...b-innovation-center-in-downtown-chicago/

10023 · #**10152** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 11:38 PM**

^ those look like they'll be really nice, in the summer.

r18tdi · #**10153** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 11:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

I was bored and decided to go on the Related Midwest website, and found two really awesome renderings. The news section also lists an article saying the DPI will cost $1.2 billion.

Has anyone seen any more renderings of the DPI itself?

All I can find seem to be this half-finished tropical evil lair looking thing:

Source: University of Illinois System

LouisVanDerWright · #**10154** Posted **Jan 3, 2018, 11:44 PM**

I would be very pleased if that got built, would be an awesome juxtaposition to River City + the new Ralph Johnson mega development on the other side of Roosevelt.

F1 Tommy · #**10155** Posted **Jan 4, 2018, 12:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by 10023

^ those look like they'll be really nice, in the summer.

And winter also. Yesterday looked crisp and sunny, just don't go outside in it.

BVictor1 · #**10156** Posted **Jan 4, 2018, 12:57 AM**

On the January agenda for Plan Commission

6. the property generally located 640-740 West Chicago Avenue and 801-43 North Halsted Street. The site is currently zoned M3-3 (Heavy Industry) and DS-5 (Downtown Service). The applicant proposes to rezone the site to a DX-5 prior to constructing three office buildings (with maximum heights of 220’, 220’ and 330’) and one residential building (with a maximum height of 340’ and to contain a maximum of 330 dwelling units). The proposal also includes ground floor commercial space, nearly 200,000 square feet of open space, including a riverwalk, and 469 accessory, vehicular parking spaces. (19345; 27th Ward)