CHICAGO | General Developments

[spyguy]

http://www.suntimes.com/business/roe...eder11.article

BRING IT ON
DAVID ROEDER August 11, 2010

LG Development Group and Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture said they have broken ground on Row 2750, an 11-home rowhouse and condo development at 2750 N. Lakewood. The prices run from $700,000 to $1.4 million, and the developers say three of the homes have been sold.

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Yes Please!

[the urban politician]

It will replace vacant land, so that's always good.

Why is it being called a townhouse and condo development, though? The floorplans only seem to consist of townhomes

[the urban politician]

Could somebody tell me if I'm interpreting this rendering below right: Kenmore north of Belden is a through street. Does this mean it will no longer be a through street and instead is going to be pedestrianized?

Originally Posted by spyguy

New academic building

[tintinex]

I heard from a fairly reliable source that the Target lease has been signed for the Carson Pierre Scott location

[pottebaum]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

Could somebody tell me if I'm interpreting this rendering below right: Kenmore north of Belden is a through street. Does this mean it will no longer be a through street and instead is going to be pedestrianized?

You're correct.

[lawfin]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

Could somebody tell me if I'm interpreting this rendering below right: Kenmore north of Belden is a through street. Does this mean it will no longer be a through street and instead is going to be pedestrianized?

Not sure if the "pedestrianation" is a good thing....thoughts

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Not only that, but several two and three-flat historic homes along Belden and Kenmore will be demolished to make way for this building. What a shame.

[VivaLFuego]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

It will replace vacant land, so that's always good.

Why is it being called a townhouse and condo development, though? The floorplans only seem to consist of townhomes

If I had to guess, perhaps legally the units are condos rather than fee-simple townhouses.

[Rizzo]

Originally Posted by spyguy

http://www.suntimes.com/business/roe...eder11.article

BRING IT ON
DAVID ROEDER August 11, 2010

LG Development Group and Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture said they have broken ground on Row 2750, an 11-home rowhouse and condo development at 2750 N. Lakewood. The prices run from $700,000 to $1.4 million, and the developers say three of the homes have been sold.

Nice!! I like this

[BWChicago]

Originally Posted by i_am_hydrogen

^Not only that, but several two and three-flat historic homes along Belden and Kenmore will be demolished to make way for this building. What a shame.

Houses are already gone. Seminary was pedestrianized very successfully years ago. This street wasn't good for much other than on-street parking. Its abscence will probably improve traffic flow and encourage use of garages.

[the urban politician]

^ Plus, this building has a higher roofline than those historic houses. Thus, a feeling of more enclosure.

For what it's worth..

[pottebaum]

I believe the only buildings that were torn down were these two:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/...e710847d_o.jpg

A third building is being moved somewhere else on campus, probably on the same block.

Other than that, the site was primarily made up of parking.

[BWChicago]

Originally Posted by pottebaum

I believe the only buildings that were torn down were these two:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/...e710847d_o.jpg

A third building is being moved somewhere else on campus, probably on the same block.

Other than that, the site was primarily made up of parking.

No, they demolished 7 historic apartment buildings and moved none. There were 2 1/2 lots of parking and one lot of green space.

[Haworthia]

Demolition is moving forward in Oak Park at Forest and Lake, the proposed location of a 20 story hotel and condo project. Hope it actually happens. Downtown Oak Park does not need another permanent empty lot.

http://wednesdayjournalonline.com/ma...rticleID=18218

Demo starts at Lake and Forest in Oak Park
Developer has until Dec. 15 to apply for building permits for hotel project

By MARTY STEMPNIAK
Staff Reporter

Web Extra! Audio slideshow

Click here to see and hear more
from the demolition site ...

Demolition of a long-vacant, one-story building in downtown Oak Park started this week, making way for the eventual construction of a 20-story tower, which will be the tallest building in the village.

Chicago-based Sertus Capital Partners is currently ripping down the property at the northeast corner of Lake and Forest, which was once home to businesses such as The Original Pancake House and Certifiedland Grocers.

Sertus was originally supposed to have the structure razed by July 15, under an agreement with the village, but striking construction crews put the work on hold. The developer asked for and was granted a delay on the demolition from the village board last month.

A grassy field will replace of the one-story building. The public garage behind the structure, meanwhile, will stay up until Sertus is ready to build its new development, which will include a 140-room hotel, 85 condos and a 510-space public parking garage. The developer and village are partnering financially to make the $85 million project happen.

Sertus next must apply for building permits from the village by Dec. 15, or village approval for the development can be voided. Construction must start by Sept. 15, 2011.

[wrab]

Originally Posted by migueltorres

I heard from a fairly reliable source that the Target lease has been signed for the Carson Pierre Scott location

As long the tenant keeps those beautiful storeroom windows uncovered, any lease is good news to me.

[pottebaum]

That's exciting about the Target. I hope they really take advantage of how amazing the interior of that building is.

[SamInTheLoop]

[QUOTE=spyguy;4938202]Theatre School - I assume this is the new [Cesar Pelli] design since it was in a DePaul magazine




Infinitely better than the earlier design for the Theatre School......yes, the DePaul are of Lincoln Park also is deserving of decent architecture in new construction


Also, very happy to see that Row 2750 low-rise residential projecct go forward....sweet design by HP....

[a chicago bearcat]

It makes a lot of sense to pedestrianize streets on university campuses when the only uses on a block are school affiliated. Vehicular access for university services still seems to be maintained, if we are to believe the curb cuts, & the width of the brick promenade in the rendering.

Not only does it limit possible car/pedestrian conflicts in an area that is flooded with students sporadically throughout the day, it additionally discourages trips by car too and from the university by private vehicles.

As for the art school, I'm more concerned about where the lighting is coming from & the disappearing street lamps & gates in the rendering.

[harryc]