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Via Chicago · #**31581** Posted **Dec 19, 2015, 9:12 PM**

more garbage

also, what does, "redevelopment" entail for the Germania?

the urban politician · #**31582** Posted **Dec 19, 2015, 9:24 PM**

^ It's crap in style of course, but I really want to see North Avenue framed better with taller buildings.

IrishIllini · #**31583** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 5:58 PM**

Any one hear of any news on the Cabrini Green redevelopment bids that were scheduled to open Summer 2015?

ardecila · #**31584** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 6:28 PM**

^ No, nothing yet. CHA still hasn't even released their RFP for developers.

IrishIllini · #**31585** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 8:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

^ No, nothing yet. CHA still hasn't even released their RFP for developers.

Thanks for the response. Not sure if that's good news or not. Anyone have any insight as to why the RFPs have been delayed? Is it because of lack of interest due to the ARO/public housing? Lots of $$$ homes in the surrounding area...

Tom Servo · #**31586** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by marothisu

According to Curbed, the Logan Square megamall project was approved by the plan commission (http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2...ember-2015.php).

Also, for the building at North & Clark. There was concern over this that the Village Theater would be torn down. Here's a render though. MEH:

Is this a joke?

marothisu · #**31587** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 10:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Is this a joke?

I wish - that building is really, really bad.

emathias · #**31588** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 1:48 PM**

That redevelopment of the building on Huron between LaSalle and Wells seems to be coming soon,the Blue Frog bar in the back of it just posted a last day sign for Jan 16.

the urban politician · #**31589** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by emathias

That redevelopment of the building on Huron between LaSalle and Wells seems to be coming soon,the Blue Frog bar in the back of it just posted a last day sign for Jan 16.

I'm trying to remember this project. Any renderings?

Edit: nevermind, here is the link. Good to see that a parking lot will bite the dust:

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/reale...in-river-north

VKChaz · #**31590** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 2:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by marothisu

I wish - that building is really, really bad.

Juxtaposed with Germania and Village, this building will appear especially weak. Pomo in this location needed to be much better.

marothisu · #**31591** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 2:43 PM**

These just got a building permit. 830 N Milwaukee - 47 units + retail:

Randomguy34 · #**31592** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 9:28 PM**

Another TargetExpress incoming

Target Replacing Best Buy In Lincoln Park Storefront

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By Joe Ward | December 22, 2015 2:35pm
CHICAGO — Target will take over the Best Buy storefront in Lincoln Park, opening its newest Chicago location in July 2016, the chain retailer said Tuesday.

The Minneapolis-based retailer announced that it will take over the space at 2650 N. Clark St., just south of Diversey Parkway. The announcement comes as Target continues to invest heavily in Chicago and other urban markets.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20151...ark-storefront

the urban politician · #**31593** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 10:08 PM**

This little blurb from the City of Chicago's website:

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The School of the Art Institute is moving forward with its plan for a $14 million integrated campus building in the South Loop. The school will also continue its College Arts Access Program and Inside Innovative Minds program for CPS students.

“We understand the value of investing in our neighborhoods, and we are committed to providing access to world-class creative and cultural opportunities for the residents of Chicago,” said Paul Coffey, vice provost and dean of community engagement.

^ I wonder if that is the site on south State St, just south of the University center. If so, I'm a bit disappointed since a $14 million project will likely be relatively small.

Loopy · #**31594** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 3:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

I wonder if that is the site on south State St, just south of the University center. If so, I'm a bit disappointed since a $14 million project will likely be relatively small.

Wow, yeah. East-West University's "Student Life Center" on Wabash was a $35 million project.

Ryanrule · #**31595** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 6:19 AM**

Hardly seems worth the land value.

VivaLFuego · #**31596** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 7:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by marothisu

According to Curbed, the Logan Square megamall project was approved by the plan commission (http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2...ember-2015.php).

Also, for the building at North & Clark. There was concern over this that the Village Theater would be torn down. Here's a render though. MEH:

This is atrociously hideous. I recall after a very early community meeting for this project (perhaps 2 years ago?) I chatted with someone from the development team, who showed their initial concept, which would have been a rather bland, unimaginative, but serviceable modern bluish green glass curtain-wall ordeal with similar overall massing, but early on they were instructed by the powers-that-be to go the "traditional" route architecturally. This rendering suggests something even worse than I could have imagined. This monstrosity makes 65 E Goethe look like a work of timeless taste and attention to historically-respectful detail.

PKDickman · #**31597** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by VivaLFuego

This is atrociously hideous. I recall after a very early community meeting for this project (perhaps 2 years ago?) I chatted with someone from the development team, who showed their initial concept, which would have been a rather bland, unimaginative, but serviceable modern bluish green glass curtain-wall ordeal with similar overall massing, but early on they were instructed by the powers-that-be to go the "traditional" route architecturally. This rendering suggests something even worse than I could have imagined. This monstrosity makes 65 E Goethe look like a work of timeless taste and attention to historically-respectful detail.

What does it take?

Here's a building that faced similar issued a hundred years ago.

It is handsome and statuesque, while the Clark & North project looks like a motel on an expressway bypass.

A hundred years ago they understood that if you adorn your building with classically inspired elements, it looks better if they are arranged in classically inspired ratios.

My apologies for gleeping a photo from loopnet. My own image from '06 had a construction canopy in front of it.

aaron38 · #**31598** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 10:41 PM**

On the way to the Botanic Gardens, passed Northshore 770, a senior residences. It's not TOD, unless you count 94. But it's pretty massive and impressive for that part of Skokie/Northbrook. Still under construction.

george · #**31599** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 6:36 PM**

12/20

Riverwalk progress east & west of Wells St

VKChaz · #**31600** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by PKDickman

What does it take?...

It is handsome and statuesque, while the Clark & North project looks like a motel on an expressway bypass.

What I found interesting was how the initial inquiries evidently drove the decision to pursue larger units and more parking (OK, that is fine, there is a market for that), but evidently also sent the message that buyers did not care what the building looked like - such that the design was weakened from even the original concept. I would have expected people spending this kind of money would demand something better.