Thread: CHICAGO | Tribune Tower Addition | 1,442 FT | 113 FLOORS
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Old Posted Jan 25, 2018, 5:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Steely Dan View Post
NIMBYism in chicago amounts to jack shit if the alderman's wheels have been adequately greased.
This is a fantastic quote.

So... are we looking at Chicago's version of 432 Park here?

Unfortunately, I don't want to be a wet blanket, but I think we're looking at a market reckoning before this one can possibly hit its pre-sale numbers and secure financing, especially with so much else in the pipeline.
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