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aaron38 · #**1961** Posted **Feb 18, 2020, 6:29 PM**

^^^ Make sure they're not measuring from the bottom of the basement.

Steely Dan · #**1962** Posted **Feb 18, 2020, 6:31 PM**

CD's, or it doesn't count.

rlw777 · #**1963** Posted **Feb 18, 2020, 7:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mikelacey45

So I inbox JDL on instagram and they confirmed the building will be a 1,000ft if Some don’t believe me I can show a screen shot of the messages. I just need help uploading it on here.

Just upload it to imgur and post the link.

CrazyCres · #**1964** Posted **Feb 18, 2020, 11:17 PM**

If this is true, that the official building height will be 1,000ft (304.8 Meters) than Chicago is getting a new supertall after all!

cozy · #**1965** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by kolchak

I know I'm in the minority here but I'm glade the site is broken up by Bella Luna and that cleaners. Its oddly urban.

Totally agree. And in 50 years or so it can become a mini skyscraper or a cute park

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

CD's, or it doesn't count.

Yeah unfortunately whichever intern they gave the instagram password to is probably the least trustworthy source

wwmiv · #**1966** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 12:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

I just wish it was a building worth saving, like the holdout at Rockefeller Center, now a Magnolia Bakery. Who wants to start a GoFundMe for facade enhancements?

It’ll be a nice plaza one day.

Donnie77 · #**1967** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 12:37 AM**

Still waiting on link? Anyone

Bombardier · #**1968** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 2:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mikelacey45

So I inbox JDL on instagram and they confirmed the building will be a 1,000ft if Some don’t believe me I can show a screen shot of the messages. I just need help uploading it on here.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the current drawings through Bulletin 7 (Tower A IFC) dated 12/17/2019 show an elevation to the top of the crown of 970'-6".

Zapatan · #**1969** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 2:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bombardier

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the current drawings through Bulletin 7 (Tower A IFC) dated 12/17/2019 show an elevation to the top of the crown of 970'-6".

Yea they could just be estimating if they did say that. Doesn't seem too legit to be honest.

For all (or most I guess) intents and purposes 970' is basically 1000'

Steely Dan · #**1970** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bombardier

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the current drawings through Bulletin 7 (Tower A IFC) dated 12/17/2019 show an elevation to the top of the crown of 970'-6".

Once again, thank you for sharing your insider knowledge with us and setting the record straight.

Mikelacey45 · #**1971** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 5:20 AM**

https://imgur.com/gallery/oPv3PQB

Bombardier · #**1972** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 10:56 AM**

^What they are saying in that exchange is absolutely true. It's not final until it is completed and things can always change. Just look at 9 W Walton adding several floors during construction. If condo buyers want taller or more floors, this height could still increase.

UPChicago · #**1973** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 2:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mikelacey45

https://imgur.com/gallery/oPv3PQB

971 feet is "around" 1000 feet, no?

BVictor1 · #**1974** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mikelacey45

So I inbox JDL on instagram and they confirmed the building will be a 1,000ft if Some don’t believe me I can show a screen shot of the messages. I just need help uploading it on here.

If you ever respond to them again, mention that 984' is that magic number...

Tell them that skyscraper-fans want an official supertall and it'll only cost them an additional 15' of building.

rgarri4 · #**1975** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 3:57 PM**

Maybe they're secretly planning on slapping a decorative spire on it at the end.

pianowizard · #**1976** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 4:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

If you ever respond to them again, mention that 984' is that magic number...

984 ft is only 299.92 m. So, to be safe, please tell them "we demand at least 300 m, or 984.26 ft".

Mikelacey45 · #**1977** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

984 ft is only 299.92 m. So, to be safe, please tell them "we demand at least 300 m, or 984.26 ft".

Say less

Zapatan · #**1978** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 4:54 PM**

Man and they say I have too much of a height obsession... I really hope they don't add a spire though, it wouldn't work with this building and that would be a super lame way of gaining height. Not very Chicago like IMO.

Considering that buildings need to be about 350 meters (~1150 feet) to even break top 100 nowadays I think 400 is a better "supertall" marker. 300 is more like the new 200 so I don't see the point of caring too much.

HomrQT · #**1979** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgarri4

Maybe they're secretly planning on slapping a decorative spire on it at the end.

I did some quick photoshops of some possible spires but ultimately I think I prefer the design without one.

Zapatan · #**1980** Posted **Feb 19, 2020, 4:56 PM**

^^ I like the first one but that's more of a decorative crown, something Taipei 101 or ESB-ish could be cool