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maru2501 · #**701** Posted **Aug 19, 2018, 3:46 PM**

it's in such a key spot to beef up the north end of the skyline.. thumbs up

MorganChi · #**702** Posted **Aug 19, 2018, 4:40 PM**

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Tribune allegedly awarded a general contractor and acting like they want to go forward

Is this true ?

Bombardier · #**703** Posted **Aug 19, 2018, 7:09 PM**

^I think only for the renovation of the existing tower, not the new super tall tower.

Zapatan · #**704** Posted **Aug 19, 2018, 7:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

If I were a betting man I'd put OCS and WPS as the most likely to get built, with 400 LSD(Spire) close behind and hopefully not VE'd. I'm most suspicious about Tribune getting built even though I'd really like for a new second tallest to usurp the Trump throne(but that's mostly out of pettiness).

Right I forgot to add 400 LSD (which probably has a better chance than Tribune).

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This is assuming that WPS is actually bumped up to super tall status, which at this point is just hopeful sentiment.

With the last figures coming out at ~950' (~290m), it doesn't qualify in either US measurements (1000') or metric measurements (300m).

Right but that could be referring to the top floor. If I'm not mistaken I remember reading something like that a while back. The renderings show it around 1000'

Wouldn't it be crazy to have FIVE supertalls u/c at the same time in Chicago? With a bit of luck I suppose it could happen considering the current proposals. Sorry If we're getting too off topic, I just find the prospect extremely exciting.

AMWChicago · #**705** Posted **Aug 19, 2018, 8:36 PM**

Thank God! Let's get digging!

left of center · #**706** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 12:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

Wouldn't it be crazy to have FIVE supertalls u/c at the same time in Chicago? With a bit of luck I suppose it could happen considering the current proposals. Sorry If we're getting too off topic, I just find the prospect extremely exciting.

Probably pretty unlikely (Vista will be done before some of these get started, even accounting for the delay with the window wall), but I think the chances of getting at least 3 UC at the same time is definitely within the realm of possibility; WPS (assuming supertall status), OCS & 400 LSD being the most probable, IMHO.

In either case, it would be (and currently is!) a hell of an exciting time to witness such drastic change to the skyline and the city.

Notyrview · #**707** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 1:00 PM**

^I think they’re pretty good too, tho i got nervous this past week. there was a lot of coverage of an editorial in WaPo about an impending economic meltdown. Related better act quick and i hope they do bc that proposal has really grown on me.

Skyguy_7 · #**708** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 1:17 PM**

^^^ Do we need to have another talk about banana usage? No bananas until first caisson rig is in the earth. Call it a silly superstition if you must, but these are the rules.

AMWChicago · #**709** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 2:43 PM**

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^^^ Do we need to have another talk about banana usage? No bananas until first caisson rig is in the earth. Call it a silly superstition if you must, but these are the rules.

lmao. I'm just going with the flow. The 'naners were already out there so I'm just gonna send it cause I'm excited lol

Busy Bee · #**710** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 2:51 PM**

Should we introduce an alternative celebratory fruit and/or vegetable? Since fall is approaching, maybe a caramel apple? Tasty.

gebs · #**711** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 3:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by left of center

^ Don't worry, it's JDL not Related Midwest handling this

JDL may have a good track record with getting high-end developments off the ground (as does Related), but their architectural product hasn't necessarily been eye-popping.

Yes, One Chicago Square is certainly better because they tapped Goettsch to do the marquee tower. But most everything else they do is with Hartshorne Plunkard and fairly run-of-the-mill, including No. 9 Walton. It's not bad, but nothing that architecture scholars will analyze and revere.

lakeshoredrive · #**712** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 4:43 PM**

I am so glad to hear that this is on track to start construction. It's a very beautiful building. I kinda wish it would be built in the south loop lol

Skyguy_7 · #**713** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 12:10 AM**

GC was recently selected. Power.

MEPs are scheduled to mobilize early 2020. This one is right on schedule.

the urban politician · #**714** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 12:32 AM**

Thanks for sharing.

Notyrview · #**715** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 12:58 AM**

Most excellent

2PRUROCKS! · #**716** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 1:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

GC was recently selected. Power.

MEPs are scheduled to mobilize early 2020. This one is right on schedule.

Do you mean early 2019?

Chisouthside · #**717** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 6:02 AM**

I think he means the trades wont start work till the building really starts climbing in 2020.

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Do you mean early 2019?

Skyguy_7 · #**718** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 12:08 PM**

^That is correct.

2PRUROCKS! · #**719** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 2:47 PM**

Ok thanks. I didn't know what MEPs meant.

Chicago E · #**720** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 4:23 PM**

Okay sort of a stupid question but an older friend who grew up in the old neighborhood west of this site told me that the lot across from Holy Name Cathedral was the site where Dion O'Banion was gunned down in his flower shop in the 1920's which began the rise of the Capone era. Can anyone confirm that this is the same site? If so, the developer and leasing agents need to open up some type of flower establishment in the building. Would only seem fitting..….Thanks to anyone that can confirm.