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tjp · #**42901** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrinChi

I think some previous comments have hinted at this, but isn't the mixing of materials and facade an attempt (albeit a miserable one) at making these massive block-size developments feel more granular and less imposing? They're not fooling anyone, but I always assumed that was the reason.

I think it might actually achieve this from the sidewalk level, to a limited degree anyway. Still an awful building, though.

maru2501 · #**42902** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 4:28 PM**

it's just too big, obviously, and crowds the ballpark

also it blocks some of the skyline view from the back deck on wrigley, but apparently they are closing part of that in for a club, of course, so who cares.

marothisu · #**42903** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 1:07 AM**

Here is some decently positive news:

A 1 story commercial building/strip mall on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square between Argyle and Winnemac has a zoning application to build 2 buildings on it of 24 units total (12 units each) at 4 stories each (47 feet 6 inches). Unfortunately 38 total parking spaces and not sure if there's any retail/commercial component to it. Still better than what is there now.

SolarWind · #**42904** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 2:48 AM**

September 25, 2018

maru2501 · #**42905** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:05 AM**

that looks like it will be a cool little hotel if they ever finish it

PittsburghPA · #**42906** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by maru2501

that looks like it will be a cool little hotel if they ever finish it

Construction resumed (from grade) in May of 2018. This thing shot up. I'm not sure why the hate considering it has flown skyward after the original delay.

Vlajos · #**42907** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by marothisu

Here is some decently positive news:

A 1 story commercial building/strip mall on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square between Argyle and Winnemac has a zoning application to build 2 buildings on it of 24 units total (12 units each) at 4 stories each (47 feet 6 inches). Unfortunately 38 total parking spaces and not sure if there's any retail/commercial component to it. Still better than what is there now.

That strip center is awful. Glad it's getting bulldozed.

Steely Dan · #**42908** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:48 AM**

Death to all strip malls!

marothisu · #**42909** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 4:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

Death to all strip malls!

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Originally Posted by Vlajos

That strip center is awful. Glad it's getting bulldozed.

Yes - well hopefully it will pass. Most of these things pass though so it'll probably happen as long as they have the $$$$. I like how Lincoln Square on Lawrence, Western, and Lincoln have been having these kind of projects making it denser and also better urban-wise.

tjp · #**42910** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by tjp

I think it might actually achieve this from the sidewalk level, to a limited degree anyway.

Walked by it last night - I was wrong.

i_am_hydrogen · #**42911** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 6:20 PM**

City proposes financing for $53 million renovation of Mark Twain Hotel (Clark and Division) under SRO preservation ordinance

The city of Chicago is proposing to help finance the $53 million renovation of the historic but run-down Mark Twain Hotel on the Near North Side as part of a broader effort to preserve single room occupancy buildings — the city’s original affordable housing.

Presented to the City Council last week, the proposal would back developer NHP Foundation’s ambitious project to spruce up the nearly 90-year-old art deco building with a $30 million bond issue, a $5 million loan for multifamily housing development and $1.3 million in low-income housing tax credits.

If approved by the council, the renovation of the five-story Mark Twain would begin in January, temporarily displacing its 100 remaining tenants for most of next year, but offering them a much improved home when they return. The building’s 152 units would be reduced to 148 as part of the renovation.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...ity-financing-
20180924-story.html

west-town-brad · #**42912** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 7:55 PM**

New Low Density Guidelines from the unelected "Neighbors of the West Loop"

http://neighborsofwestloop.com/neighborhood-plan/

Zerton · #**42913** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 9:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by i_am_hydrogen

City proposes financing for $53 million renovation of Mark Twain Hotel (Clark and Division) under SRO preservation ordinance

Does $53M sound really high for renovating that building? I guess it is in really bad shape.

r18tdi · #**42914** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

New Low Density Guidelines from the unelected "Neighbors of the West Loop"

http://neighborsofwestloop.com/neighborhood-plan/

What a joke.

Freefall · #**42915** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 11:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zerton

Does $53M sound really high for renovating that building? I guess it is in really bad shape.

Seemed really high to me too. Over $350k/unit

Buckman821 · #**42916** Posted **Sep 27, 2018, 3:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Freefall

Seemed really high to me too. Over $350k/unit

This is basically what happens on every affordable housing project. They always come in with eye popping figures. Nice to know our tax dollars get used so efficiently...

BonoboZill4 · #**42917** Posted **Sep 27, 2018, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

New Low Density Guidelines from the unelected "Neighbors of the West Loop"

http://neighborsofwestloop.com/neighborhood-plan/

I hope the bowing is sarcastic. Their height guidelines are irrational, irrelevant, and have already failed entirely. Hate is a strong word, but I think it may apply to how I feel about a group of people who are so completely out of touch with reality.

Don't live within a mile of one of the biggest CBDs in the world if you don't want to live near big buildings. Pretty easy solution to those thinking of making an investment like that in the future...

west-town-brad · #**42918** Posted **Sep 27, 2018, 1:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

I hope the bowing is sarcastic. Their height guidelines are irrational, irrelevant, and have already failed entirely. Hate is a strong word, but I think it may apply to how I feel about a group of people who are so completely out of touch with reality.

Don't live within a mile of one of the biggest CBDs in the world if you don't want to live near big buildings. Pretty easy solution to those thinking of making an investment like that in the future...

yes, sarcastic

west-town-brad · #**42919** Posted **Sep 27, 2018, 1:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Buckman821

This is basically what happens on every affordable housing project. They always come in with eye popping figures. Nice to know our tax dollars get used so efficiently...

New construction 2-bed 2-bath condos are cheaper - the ones marketed as "luxury"

ChiShawn · #**42920** Posted **Sep 27, 2018, 2:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

I hope the bowing is sarcastic. Their height guidelines are irrational, irrelevant, and have already failed entirely. Hate is a strong word, but I think it may apply to how I feel about a group of people who are so completely out of touch with reality.

Don't live within a mile of one of the biggest CBDs in the world if you don't want to live near big buildings. Pretty easy solution to those thinking of making an investment like that in the future...

According to Block Club, Burnett (27th) and Solis (25th) said they'll consider developments on a case-by-case basis, which sounds like political speak for go pound sand with your height restrictions. Solis also said the parking minimums (1:1) for condos were too high.