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the urban politician · #**39681** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 2:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by HowardL

Been meaning to post this for a couple of days.

Couple of days ago: "Looks like they are ripping up the surface lot on Lake Shore at Banks."

This morning: "Looks like they have two blue rigs, caisson sleeves and rebar on what used to be that surface lot on Lake Shore at Banks."

What project?

HowardL · #**39682** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 3:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

What project?

This wee project:

RIP dnainfo

ardecila · #**39683** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 3:38 AM**

Got a leasing notice from CTA tonight about their building at 2525 N Kedzie (current City Lit building, right off Logan Square). They’re just trying to lease out the City Lit space to another retailer.

I guess this means they abandoned their plan to ground-lease to a developer for a TOD midrise. Probably the alderman (Waguespack) was too chickenshit and scotched the plan.

Rocket49 · #**39684** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by HowardL

This wee project:

RIP dnainfo

Beautiful building !

And though I'm someone who loves tall buildings, as someone who regularly walks by that lot, I much prefer the idea of a mid-rise in that location.

glowrock · #**39685** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 1:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomrQT

So many issues with HGTV home shoppers. Some of the major annoying ones for me.

#1. "We want more of an industrial style space." -lady shopper
**real estate lady shows them a place with raw concrete, exposed timbers and brick**
"This place looks a little old and unfinished" -lady shopper

#2. "We need a 4 bedroom to have family & guests over, 3 bathrooms to accommodate many family and guests, a full kitchen with seating area to entertain family & guests, a full living room to entertain family & guests, a large patio to entertain family & guests, and a large yard to entertain family & guests. -lady determined to let us know she entertains family and guests

#3. "We need a 3,000 sqft place in the city center and we have a budget of $900/month." -clueless couple
"Well here's what I can show you for $900/month." -real estate lady
**shows them an 800sqft 1st floor apartment a little outside the city center for $900/month**
"Yeah, this is not at all what we want. -still completely clueless couple

HGTV is pretty much the bane of all evil. Except for perhaps Holmes on Homes, that is.

Seriously, everything that's been said so far is pretty much true with respect to the idiots on those shows!

Aaron (Glowrock)

harryc · #**39686** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 1:47 PM**

Jan 3

Flying past on the Green Line.

harryc · #**39687** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 2:19 PM**

Dec 27

Gearing up for the new demand.

harryc · #**39688** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 2:34 PM**

Jan 3

Oct 2013
The original roof line - with the vintage weathered plywood finish.

west-town-brad · #**39689** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 3:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by glowrock

HGTV is pretty much the bane of all evil. Except for perhaps Holmes on Homes, that is.

Seriously, everything that's been said so far is pretty much true with respect to the idiots on those shows!

Aaron (Glowrock)

then you'll love this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAt1R6fhVs8

glowrock · #**39690** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 3:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

then you'll love this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAt1R6fhVs8

Yeah, pretty much this in a nutshell!

Aaron (Glowrock)

LouisVanDerWright · #**39691** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by glowrock

HGTV is pretty much the bane of all evil. Except for perhaps Holmes on Homes, that is.

Seriously, everything that's been said so far is pretty much true with respect to the idiots on those shows!

Aaron (Glowrock)

HGTV is basically the propaganda arm of the National Association of Realtors who also happen to be the biggest lobbyist group in DC behind the chamber of Commerce. The point of the network is to brainwash you and make you want to buy property, not to educate you. The NAR is basically who caused the recession because they have been the biggest group pushing the homeownership myth in DC. They have constantly pushed to liberalize lending laws and subsidize homeownership for decades. They of course make money off of sales volume so it doesn't matter to then if the economy is crashing or booming, they are still selling homes.

HomrQT · #**39692** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

HGTV is basically the propaganda arm of the National Association of Realtors who also happen to be the biggest lobbyist group in DC behind the chamber of Commerce. The point of the network is to brainwash you and make you want to buy property, not to educate you. The NAR is basically who caused the recession because they have been the biggest group pushing the homeownership myth in DC. They have constantly pushed to liberalize lending laws and subsidize homeownership for decades. They of course make money off of sales volume so it doesn't matter to then if the economy is crashing or booming, they are still selling homes.

Homeownership myth? Could you elaborate?

Randomguy34 · #**39693** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 5:32 PM**

The former L'Oreal building at 2101 S Wabash Ave got permits to convert to residential w/ retail. Didn't list how many units, but an old Curbed article said 43 units is planned: https://chicago.curbed.com/2016/8/15...ns-residential

emathias · #**39694** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Got a leasing notice from CTA tonight about their building at 2525 N Kedzie (current City Lit building, right off Logan Square). They’re just trying to lease out the City Lit space to another retailer.

I guess this means they abandoned their plan to ground-lease to a developer for a TOD midrise. Probably the alderman (Waguespack) was too chickenshit and scotched the plan.

Speaking of that neck of the woods, any updates on the Mega Mall?

Randomguy34 · #**39695** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 5:43 PM**

Also, here is some news on Uptown construction projects from Uptown Update:

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The Montrose, 4334 N. Hazel: The developer has plans for a series of townhomes on the perimeter of their deck. The project has been placed on hold, and the developer expects to be able to provide a timeline later in 2018.
....
3921 N. Sheridan, Ace Hardware: Expected to begin during the second quarter of 2018
975 W. Wilson: Expected to begin during the first quarter of 2018
4601 N. Broadway: Expected to begin during first quarter of 2018
1050 W. Wilson: FLATS is securing financing and hopes to break ground in 2018
....

More in the article: http://www.uptownupdate.com/2018/01/...in-review.html

Edit: Curbed just published an article on this (https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/1/5/...d-construction)

harryc · #**39696** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Also, here is some news on Uptown construction projects from Uptown Update:

More in the article: http://www.uptownupdate.com/2018/01/...in-review.html

3921 Sheridan - 1991

Via Chicago · #**39697** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 6:54 PM**

if not for the cars and movie poster, youd have no way of knowing that was from '91 and not today. pretty much unchanged.

honestly i kind of have a thing for those old Aces.

Busy Bee · #**39698** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 7:02 PM**

Ace is the place. I mean, that's where all the helpful hardware folks are.

phanta721 · #**39699** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 7:39 PM**

Also from the Uptown Update article:

"4500 N. Broadway: Aldi will receive a major renovation, including adding a front entrance facing Broadway. The overhaul will make the store more pedestrian-friendly and allow more eyes on the street to enhance public safety."

Goodbye blank wall! This really annoyed me when I lived in Sheridan Park.

emathias · #**39700** Posted **Jan 5, 2018, 7:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Via Chicago

if not for the cars and movie poster, youd have no way of knowing that was from '91 and not today. pretty much unchanged.

honestly i kind of have a thing for those old Aces.

Yeah, now if you mention someone living under the stairs, people starting thinking about young wizards named Harry instead of Wes Craven.