CHICAGO | 400 N Lake Shore Drive | 851 FT & 765 FT | 73 & ? FLOORS

[pianowizard]

^ You mean like this?

Originally Posted by rgarri4

[woodrow]

Sorry...let me clarify. I love the building massing, the setbacks, etc., the overall footprint. I guess I was just hoping that the mullions would be a little beefier, with a bit more impact, such as shown in the original, terra cotta clad design. Looking at the pictures, it seems like the glass has flattened the effect. I haven't seen it in person and won't be back to Chicago for months so I will sit here quietly and hope that it becomes a faceted jewel.

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by dreamy-developer

Saw this from Chicago YIMBY this morning of first rendering for the park across from this development.

Initial Details Revealed For DuSable Park In Streeterville

I think the design is great. It’s a nice little pocket park that is there to provide a little respite for residents and visitors alike, even bike trail users. A lot of people in the ChiYimby comments are complaining about it, but they’re mostly clueless idiots to begin with. I feel like there’s not much you can do with such an oddly located spot that at 3+ acres, isn’t even that large, (other than additional boat docks), so the design still works well.

[Sprinklemoore]

Originally Posted by sentinel

I think the design is great. It’s a nice little pocket park that is there to provide a little respite for residents and visitors alike, even bike trail users. A lot of people in the ChiYimby comments are complaining about it, but they’re mostly clueless idiots to begin with. I feel like there’s not much you can do with such an oddly located spot that at 3+ acres, isn’t even that large, (other than additional boat docks), so the design still works well.

Wow, condescending much? There’s plenty you can do on such a small lot look at what San Francisco did with its Venus sculpture. I also think the park is quite nice and I think the landscaping is very pretty and I am aware of the budget crunch the state and the city are in. But I would definitely not call this destination-worthy.

[iguy]

Originally Posted by pianowizard

^ You mean like this?

Honestly, yes; I do think that has a good bit more presence than 400 LSD, even from that angle.

And taller would be even better. One can dream lol.

[cloudbod]

The main constraints of the park are the two connections to the lakefront trail flyover. I know from a firsthand source that a flashier design was proposed for this site, which had major logistical issues and looked super tacky. I've seen internal draft renderings-- it was immature and garish, and bird fatalities were predicted to be high.

This revised design is mostly just space for native plants, which is an excellent use for a leftover formerly-radioactive landfill cul-de-sac. It'll be similar in size to Bartelme Park, and probably won't get much tourist attention. Which is fine by me lol

[galleyfox]

Originally Posted by cloudbod

The main constraints of the park are the two connections to the lakefront trail flyover. I know from a firsthand source that a flashier design was proposed for this site, which had major logistical issues and looked super tacky. I've seen internal draft renderings-- it was immature and garish, and bird fatalities were predicted to be high.

This revised design is mostly just space for native plants, which is an excellent use for a leftover formerly-radioactive landfill cul-de-sac. It'll be similar in size to Bartelme Park, and probably won't get much tourist attention. Which is fine by me lol

It looks like a lovely place to watch Navy Pier fireworks in Summertime.

However, I think you are underestimating the tourist presence.

The North Bank of the Chicago River would be directly accessible from Navy Pier without leaving the water, and tourists wouldn't have to compete with bicycles on the most crowded part of the flyover.

I can envision thousands of tourist families with children and elderly using the park as an entrance/exit and rest point. Even though it doesn't have a major attraction.

[ardecila]

My only gripe about DuSable Park (and 400 LSD) is no access along Ogden Slip. That waterfront path will be continuous from Fairbanks to the 400 N LSD site, but there will be no way to pass under LSD at that spot.

[cloudbod]

It'll be possible to access the northern path along the Ogden Slip, but not the southern path. It's a pretty roundabout way though-- going from the park, up the stairs/ramp/bridge to the flyover, then north on the flyover a few paces, then down the curvy stairs, then west on the little path underneath LSD, onto the River East Art Center Promenade.

Wish they'd kept the planned connection to the southern Ogden path. But Reilly's gonna Reilly

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by Sprinklemoore

Wow, condescending much? There’s plenty you can do on such a small lot look at what San Francisco did with its Venus sculpture. I also think the park is quite nice and I think the landscaping is very pretty and I am aware of the budget crunch the state and the city are in. But I would definitely not call this destination-worthy.

You were not addressed personally, so not sure why you got offended.
This is not San Francisco, and what may work and look lovely there may not have the same impact here.
And the area is very much destination-worthy, considering not just proximity to Navy Pier, but also as a starting point for traversing the riverwalk, as well as being a major node along the lakefront.
It’s not a huge space, but still has a lot to offer, and I think the preliminary design by Ross Barney is a great start; they’ve proven to be great at designing public spaces, like the riverwalk, so I have hopes this park will be equally compelling.

[SIGSEGV]

a few from today

[BVictor1]

And a few from me...

04.26.25

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by cloudbod

It'll be possible to access the northern path along the Ogden Slip, but not the southern path. It's a pretty roundabout way though-- going from the park, up the stairs/ramp/bridge to the flyover, then north on the flyover a few paces, then down the curvy stairs, then west on the little path underneath LSD, onto the River East Art Center Promenade.

Wish they'd kept the planned connection to the southern Ogden path. But Reilly's gonna Reilly

Per the published site plan, it looks like 400 LSD will indeed have a connection to the southern Ogden Slip path, but it will immediately lead back to North Water St and will not extend past the tower and under LSD to DuSable Park. I know we have blamed the Esplanade NIMBYs but I'm not sure they are responsible for this particular lack of connection. It is Related who has chosen to privatize their section of Ogden Slip!

https://chicagoyimby.com/wp-content/uplo...0-N-Lake-Shore-Drive.-Drawing-by-SOM.jpg

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by ardecila

It is Related who has chosen to privatize their section of Ogden Slip!

Perhaps, but most likely at the Ald.'s request in order to appease said NIMBYs.

[cloudbod]

From today-- it's getting pretty visible from Milton Lee Olive park!
Also it's cool how drastically the light angle affects how the glass looks. The exterior is super reflective blue, but when lit from within, it's almost completely transparent and green.

[BrickellBased]

ngl - I think One Bennet Park is looking great here.

Originally Posted by cloudbod

From today-- it's getting pretty visible from Milton Lee Olive park!
Also it's cool how drastically the light angle affects how the glass looks. The exterior is super reflective blue, but when lit from within, it's almost completely transparent and green.

[cloudbod]

^ oh yeah, this park is a really great angle for it! Looks even better when the lights come on:


Skyscraper fans sorta forget that 800-footers are still absolutely massive towers lol. The avg person probably can't tell the difference between them and supertalls, unless they're right next to each other. I'd take a well-designed 800-footer like 400 LSD / One Bennett / Legacy over a weird supertall any day.

[Chi-Sky21]

God, 474 Illinois and the parking is such a turd. ANYTHING that blocks more views of it from any angle is awesome in my book.

[munchymunch]

^ haha no kidding glad we have a glass version of it next door too…

[Ricochet48]

Very excited for this to go up!

I bike by there almost every day to get on the LFT. Obviously I wish it was taller, but we'll take it haha.

That last Parcel in LSE might be the one to make the biggest visual impact. We will see, as I haven't heard any updates on that one in a while.