CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[jc5680]

H2O, more brick

[glowrock]

Originally Posted by Freefall

19 stories? Why shouldn't this location be able to sustain a true skyscraper?

It COULD, Freefall, but building a tower literally blocking every view from the NY Condominium Tower will likely incite multitudes of (likely frivolous) lawsuits that will certainly slow everything down to a halt for several years. Building something shorter is likely a maneuver to stem those legal actions before they even start.

I could say something (many things) about the already-insane traffic and severe parking issues along Inner LSD and Lakeview East in general east of Broadway, but I won't in this situation.

Honestly, I just want to see something built on this huge piece of undeveloped property in a prime location. I think a proposal in this size/height range is a reasonable compromise, overall.

Aaron (Glowrock)

[glowrock]

Originally Posted by HowardL

I just sent him a message voicing support for this project and the Optima project even though it's just across the street in Tunney's ward.

Basically said, neighbors are good. Neighbors sit in bar stools and at restaurant tables when I'm not there. Neighbors are the insurance policy I have to keep my favorite establishments open when I'm not there.

I'm a NIMBY. "Neighbors in My Bar, Yo"

I would think both projects are in Cappleman's ward, especially given that I was in his ward and lived essentially right behind the Jewel Osco at Brompton and Pine Grove.

I remember thinking I was in Tunney's ward, but his office confirmed I was, in fact, in Cappleman's.

Aaron (Glowrock)

[BonoboZill4]

I thought 310 N Sangamon dropped the "going green" elements from the building a while back...

[RockfordSoxFan]

Will 310 N Sangamon completely block in the rooftop bar at the Ace Hotel? The view of downtown from the Ace is spectacular. I might have to ante up some more money and start staying at the Hoxton.

[harryc]

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Sep 1


845 W Madison

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Sep 1

167 N Green

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Sep 1

740 N Aberdeen St in foreground, 730 N Milwaukee in background

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Sep 1
935 W Washington St (Union West)

[RedCorsair87]

The more I look at it, the more I wish the red brick continued all the way up instead of the all glass facade.

[Randomguy34]

Chicago Plan Commission agenda for Sept 19th, 3 highrises proposed: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...gal_Notice.pdf

12 W. Maple:

The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from DX-7 (Downtown
Mixed-Use District) to Residential Business Planned Development and will utilize the Neighborhood
Opportunity Fund Bonus to increase the overall FAR from 7.0 to 11.5 to construct a 22-story 330'-0" tall
mixed-use building with commercial uses, up to 18 dwelling units, and 30 accessory vehicular parking
stalls

Source: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/comm...uxe-condo-plan

1000 W Carroll + 345 N Morgan:

The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from M2-3 (Light Industry
District) and Planned Development No. 1282 to DX-5 (Downtown Mixed-Use District) and then to a
Business Planned Development and will utilize the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Bonus to increase
the overall FAR from 5.0 to 8.1. The applicant proposes to construct an 18 story 288'-0" tall mixed-use
building with ground floor retail uses and office uses on the floors above (Sub-area A), an 11-story [178'-0" tall]
building with ground floor retail uses and office uses on the floors above (Sub-area B), and maintain the
existing ACE Hotel with no changes (Sub-area C). The overall planned development would contain 208
accessory vehicular parking stalls and seven loading berths.

Source: https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/07...fulton-market/

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Chicago Plan Commission agenda for Sept 19th, 3 highrises proposed: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...gal_Notice.pdf

12 W. Maple:


Source: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/comm...uxe-condo-plan

^ Wow, I'm really liking this one

[RedCorsair87]

I really like all three, but 345 Morgan is gorgeous. I love the masonry work and the arched windows.

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

^ Wow, I'm really liking this one

Too bad it seems to be eliminating yet another historic victorian greystone from the area...

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Too bad it seems to be eliminating yet another historic victorian greystone from the area...

Are you sure? I know that the unremarkable brick structure at 12 W Maple is a goner, but is that tiny historic building just to the west of it also going to be demo'd?

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

Are you sure? I know that the unremarkable brick structure at 12 W Maple is a goner, but is that tiny historic building just to the west of it also going to be demo'd?

My understanding is that it too will be gone.

[MorganChi]

More good news ...........


https://www.chicagobusiness.com/comm...oop-skyscraper

[rlw777]

Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

The more I look at it, the more I wish the red brick continued all the way up instead of the all glass facade.

Yeah I've been looking at it because something feels off... I think it's that the all glass facade is flush with the bricks instead of being inset slightly to align with the inset windows below. It's a small detail but it makes it feel less cohesive.

[Skyguy_7]

^ Totally agree. It would be 10x better if the top portion were aligned with the inset windows below.