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spyguy · #**8081** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 12:51 AM**

Something like this maybe.

Hayward · #**8082** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 1:36 AM**

I keep live samples of that stuff at my place and take it back to work to present to clients. I usually keep the trays vertical so they wont flood, but anyways they look more reddish in the winter.

10023 · #**8083** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ch.G, Ch.G

I hope denizen doesn't see this post. He has very strong feelings about comparisons between green walls in Chicago and Madrid.

I don't even want to know...

chicagodesigner · #**8084** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 6:39 PM**

Fifield is working with SMDP Studio on this project.

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Originally Posted by spyguy

The living wall might be interesting just because of it's enormous size, but I don't know. It would be better just to demolish the thing and start over. They really shouldn't touch the lowrise entrance between the towers otherwise. The rendering also makes it seem like it wraps around the corner and will block some of the hotel windows...not sure how that helps profitability.

The awnings past the first floor HAVE to go. Reminds me of American Girl Place.

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http://www.chicagobusiness.com/artic...climate-change

Climate change
By: H. Lee Murphy June 25, 2012

The announcement in mid-May struck the city's glum real estate market like a thunderbolt. With no tenants and nearby buildings suffering from a plague of vacancies, Hines Interests L.P. unveiled plans for a 45-story office tower spanning nearly 900,000 square feet spread at 444 W. Lake St. Total cost: $300 million.

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601 W. MONROE ST. What it will be: Offices Cost: Not available Size: Twin 500,000 square-foot towers Developer: Fifield Cos. Status: Groundbreaking set for 2013; occupancy in 2015

spyguy · #**8085** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 7:22 PM**

There's going to be a community meeting - info here - for a new residential and commercial building at 765 W Adams. This is almost guaranteed to be a tower (possibly a fairly tall one too) given the location. From what I've heard, the retail might include a large gym and another grocery store.

BraveNewWorld · #**8086** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 9:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

There's going to be a community meeting - info here - for a new residential and commercial building at 765 W Adams. This is almost guaranteed to be a tower (possibly a fairly tall one too) given the location. From what I've heard, the retail might include a large gym and another grocery store.

That's great news. It is nice to see all the proposals that are planned to the west of the Kennedy Expressway.

headcase · #**8087** Posted: **Jun 26, 2012, 11:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

There's going to be a community meeting - info here - for a new residential and commercial building at 765 W Adams. This is almost guaranteed to be a tower (possibly a fairly tall one too) given the location. From what I've heard, the retail might include a large gym and another grocery store.

I have a hard time believing that another grocery chain would want to move into that area, that would make the third grocery within a quarter mile of Halsted.

SSDD

BraveNewWorld · #**8088** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 12:46 AM**

1 - Building I designed to represent the 765 W Adams proposal

2 - A possible future filler that I added

3 - the One South Halsted proposal

BEFORE

AFTER

Hayward · #**8089** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 3:16 AM**

The density over there is definitely needed. In my perfect world, you'd see most of those surface lots filled with highrises and a well preserved section of Greektown. It would essentially end up being something to the character of Hubbard street in River North...without all the wildness of course. Too bad the damn freeway cuts through, but I doubt we'll ever see any sort of cap over the next couple of decades. Had there been any consideration, we'd see it bundled as part of the Circle Interchange Redesign Scope of Work.

ardecila · #**8090** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 4:52 AM**

Well, the Circle Interchange project could definitely depress the Kennedy a few feet lower. This would make it much easier to deck at a later date.

BraveNewWorld · #**8091** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 6:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Well, the Circle Interchange project could definitely depress the Kennedy a few feet lower. This would make it much easier to deck at a later date.

Can you explain this ? Also, what is the Circle Interchange project ?

denizen467 · #**8092** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 10:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ch.G, Ch.G

I hope denizen doesn't see this post. He has very strong feelings about comparisons between green walls in Chicago and Madrid.

My good sir, you've a memory like a pachyderm. (Though probably not politics like one.) But as I believe the gentleman was thinking along lines similar to mine, my strongest feelings right now are more about finding a way to Madrid to see this damned wall which I understand is so beautiful, along with a search for some of those pintxos they keep talking about.

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Originally Posted by 10023

I don't even want to know...

Fret not. But keep following to the 500 N Lakeshore Drive thread to see possibly other discussion of green walls.

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Well, the Circle Interchange project could definitely depress the Kennedy a few feet lower. This would make it much easier to deck at a later date.

I was going to bring this up in the General Developments thread when it came up in April. I didn't see it being discussed anywhere so maybe this would be a good time to continue it over there. I'd be impressed if they can find the space to really effect throughput improvements at the Circle. But I guess it needs almost CREATE-level attention, since it's the worst roadway freight choke point in the country apparently. So long as the President and Transportation Secretary are from here, we might as well build a bigger spaghetti bowl while the sun shines.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/artic...le-interchange

BraveNewWorld · #**8093** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 5:32 PM**

I am really dying to hear something about the One South Halsted proposal. I love the design and location. Any idea when we might hear something on it ? Last I knew it was undergoing a 14 month approval process, but that should be over. Maybe someone could contact the firm associated with the proposal ?

10023 · #**8094** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 7:20 PM**

I know it's not a highrise development, but what about the Circle Line? Is that still even a possibility? They were talking about it when I was in high school.

Mr Downtown · #**8095** Posted: **Jun 27, 2012, 8:18 PM**

Circle Line not happening. Chicago has a transit thread.

Hayward · #**8096** Posted: **Jun 28, 2012, 4:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Well, the Circle Interchange project could definitely depress the Kennedy a few feet lower. This would make it much easier to deck at a later date.

And then build a massive tower on it

http://www.ghafari.com/content.cfm/g...arios/innovate

J_M_Tungsten · #**8097** Posted: **Jun 28, 2012, 5:47 AM**

I hope I get to see a new massive project like this, in my lifetime.

Dan in Chicago · #**8098** Posted: **Jun 28, 2012, 6:05 AM**

It turns out the Coast at Lakeshore East will be a bit taller than previously thought. The correct height is 464'-2".

A few pictures from this afternoon - AMLI, Tri-hotel, & NU Outpatient Pavilion:

ChiPhi · #**8099** Posted: **Jun 28, 2012, 5:06 PM**

^^^
Nice pics. Not that I don't find your info reputable, but do you have a source for the coast height?

headcase · #**8100** Posted: **Jun 28, 2012, 6:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by ChiPhi

^^^
Nice pics. Not that I don't find your info reputable, but do you have a source for the coast height?

Considering the time he spends going to construction sites to gather the information, I would say it is a safe bet that the number came off of the construction blueprints.

SSDD