CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 612

rgarri4 · #**12221** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 8:57 PM**

Lol they messaged me if they could have my 3d model of Chicago to use for that article. No way was I going to just give it to them for free.

Vlajos · #**12222** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 9:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

I think this post is utterly false and tainted by your obsession over a single issue.

Most new construction in downtown Chicago has done wonders to fill in otherwise bleak streetscapes (exceptions being when historic buildings were torn down, and even then it's not always a loss), regardless of whether there is parking above the first floor.

On another note, I was in Streeterville last weekend, and I have to tell you that every year this area (sans the sterile Northwestern Hospital sterile-zone) gets more and more crowded with foot traffic. I'm really loving how this neighborhood is evolving from the parking lot hell of the late 90's to a bustling district today. These new developments are making a positive difference

Yeah, River North is absolutely insane with pedestrians on weekends and especially at night.

The Lurker · #**12223** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 9:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgarri4

Lol they messaged me if they could have my 3d model of Chicago to use for that article. No way was I going to just give it to them for free.

Good for you. They would have been wise to make you a handsome offer because their attempt was humiliating

Fvn · #**12224** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 9:37 PM**

UChicago Woodlawn Commons Underway--

Turner Chicago - https://twitter.com/TurnerChicago/status/1030177607919300608

Elkus Manfredi Architects

Info--
https://news.uchicago.edu/story/university-chicago-continue-expansion-college-housing

BonoboZill4 · #**12225** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 11:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgarri4

Lol they messaged me if they could have my 3d model of Chicago to use for that article. No way was I going to just give it to them for free.

I didn't think I could love you more, but here I am

PittsburghPA · #**12226** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 11:55 PM**

Gr333n It is hard to tell by the picture but the portion they just poured today (dark grey) has a slight grade to it and will connect each parking level. I can't get over how massive the floor plates are. If this boom continues and Sterling Bay realizes all three of the towers they have planned for the NE corner of the West Loop that area will be dramatically transformed.

marothisu · #**12227** Posted **Aug 16, 2018, 11:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

I think this post is utterly false and tainted by your obsession over a single issue.

Most new construction in downtown Chicago has done wonders to fill in otherwise bleak streetscapes (exceptions being when historic buildings were torn down, and even then it's not always a loss), regardless of whether there is parking above the first floor.

On another note, I was in Streeterville last weekend, and I have to tell you that every year this area (sans the sterile Northwestern Hospital sterile-zone) gets more and more crowded with foot traffic. I'm really loving how this neighborhood is evolving from the parking lot hell of the late 90's to a bustling district today. These new developments are making a positive difference

harryc · #**12228** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 12:54 AM**

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harryc · #**12229** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 1:50 AM**

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harryc · #**12230** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 2:29 AM**

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BonoboZill4 · #**12231** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 2:50 AM**

Wow... amazing post marothisu! Imagine what the next 10 years will bring! I knew that comment by the British dude was silly (also not the best person to critique how the city looks I'd think, no offense)

kolchak · #**12232** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:25 AM**

Renelle -

Grabbed an Old Style this afternoon and snapped this view from the backside.

Hopefully for the residents those windows won't open because there is an olfactory element that is quite noticeable. The view won't change...

harryc · #**12233** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:34 AM**

^^ Rosies ?

kolchak · #**12234** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:36 AM**

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^^ Rosies ?

Haha. Yes Sir.

harryc · #**12235** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:37 AM**

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Ran into FrankLlloyd Wrong - long way from Oak Park.

marothisu · #**12236** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

Wow... amazing post marothisu! Imagine what the next 10 years will bring! I knew that comment by the British dude was silly (also not the best person to critique how the city looks I'd think, no offense)

I lived near the State & Chestnut intersection both before that new construction and after. I mean, there's no question the 2 new buildings there made the pedestrian experience there a million times better. I used to on purpose never walk on that side of the street, but the new buildings definitely made it a lot more enjoyable. Up the street near Walton and Delaware and all those new buildings - same thing really. I used to avoid the west side of State walking because of how blank it was where No. 9 Walton is today. Okay I don't live in Chicago anymore and I think they were just starting construction of No. 9 Walton when I moved, but while visiting town 2.5 months ago, I stayed right nearby for old time's sake. Even No. 9 Walton has totally completed that intersection and made it 10X better.

Some of the change downtown in some areas is pretty remarkable compared to a decade ago. Of course, this isn't JUST downtown, but also other parts of town.

This is actually one of my favorite things here. Not because its dense or super walkable or anything, but the change is kind of crazy:
September 2007: https://www.google.com/maps/place/2800+N...4611d5ebd!8m2!3d41.9325093!4d-87.6611332

August 2016:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/2800+N...4611d5ebd!8m2!3d41.9325093!4d-87.6611332

kolchak · #**12237** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 3:45 AM**

Harry those L shots are magnificent. New home background

LouisVanDerWright · #**12238** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 4:19 AM**

It appears they are building a whole loop in the West loop...

Fvn · #**12239** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 9:38 PM**

Alta Grand Central--

The Walsh Group - https://twitter.com/thebiggreenw/status/1030480518452850689

harryc · #**12240** Posted **Aug 17, 2018, 10:33 PM**

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