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marothisu · #**43301** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 1:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rizzo

I checked the recorders website which came up with a random LLC. So I looked that LLC up on the states website which gave an address... which matched Bucksbaum office

http://www.bucksbaumrp.com

Yes. If you open up on the Recorders website too, you can view part of a document which has an address on it that leads to BRP. So - who is the architect they usually use? SCB?

The permit reads this, so no parking and total TOD?

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MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL, SEEKING SPECIAL USE PERMIT VARIANCE FOR NO PARKING. SEEKING VARIANCE FOR NO SET BACKS.

emathias · #**43302** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 9:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by marothisu

Curbed reporting that the 1 story currency exchange building (and I think surface parking) at Chicago and Lasalle has finally sold to a developer who plans to redevelop it. Mixed use commercial/retail and residential. Not many other details other than current zoning is already DX-7...

Now we just need the Lawson House parking lot, the SE corner of Clark/Chicago, the center-block parcels on Chicago between Lasalle and Wells (south side of Chicago Ave) and Wells and Franklin (north side of Chicago Ave), and we'll have good, urban density from the Lake to past Orleans.

emathias · #**43303** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 9:11 AM**

Anyone know if the City or the developer for the Tribune Freedom Center project(s) are going to get serious about exploring a pedestrian/bike bridge over the River at Erie? For an area so dense, it would make sense to add one. And while we're talking pedestrian bridges, a while back there was talk of putting a pedestrian bridge between Lakeshore East and Streeterville tying McClurg Ct and Field Blvd - anyone heard anything else about that? Field and McClurg might even be worth talking about a full vehicle bridge for.

LouisVanDerWright · #**43304** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 2:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by mark0

Its a Lime wash, not paint

Interesting, never thought about that. If anything soaking the masonry with lime is probably good for it and probably fights efflorescence by immediately dissolving any salt crystals that do form.

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Originally Posted by ChickeNES

Heartily agreed! I used to work in 200 S Wacker and seeing the faded panels from across the street was always a bit disappointing,

False, the original panels look awesome and the slight fading that has occurred just makes them look matte black which is even cooler. It's like the instagram filter called time. There has never been a moment I've ever looked at either building and thought anything other than "wow, that's a very black building". I'm wholeheartedly against messing with the structures for preservation reasons, that's like saying "man we really need to strip the facade off the Reliance building because it's chipped and stained"... No sir, we do not need to do that.

JK47 · #**43305** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 3:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

False, the original panels look awesome and the slight fading that has occurred just makes them look matte black which is even cooler. It's like the instagram filter called time. There has never been a moment I've ever looked at either building and thought anything other than "wow, that's a very black building". I'm wholeheartedly against messing with the structures for preservation reasons, that's like saying "man we really need to strip the facade off the Reliance building because it's chipped and stained"... No sir, we do not need to do that.

Agreed. This is like suggesting we strip the patina off of the Statue of Liberty because it no longer has that golden bronze color.

r18tdi · #**43306** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 4:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by emathias

Anyone know if the City or the developer for the Tribune Freedom Center project(s) are going to get serious about exploring a pedestrian/bike bridge over the River at Erie?

From what I've heard, the Erie bridge has been scrapped from the current plan. It can be added later, maybe, I guess?

Baronvonellis · #**43307** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Lime wash and other traditional brick coatings are very different from modern paint. Plus you can add pigments to stucco/plaster etc and the stucco is usually breathable if done in the traditional way.

That's brilliant! The ancient way is also the most environmentally and non-toxic way and it preserves the building the best too!

Plus, it looks like it would give concrete buildings a more interesting texture as well!

west-town-brad · #**43308** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:07 PM**

I love painting bricks!
https://blockclubchicago.org/2018/11...icians-office/

sentinel · #**43309** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:26 PM**

Chicago Landmarks Commission awards for best preservation of the year:

https://medium.com/@ChicagoDPD/chica...s-91da573e509a

ardecila · #**43310** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

From what I've heard, the Erie bridge has been scrapped from the current plan. It can be added later, maybe, I guess?

Hmm, care to elaborate why it was scrapped? Hopefully not NIMBY resistance from entitled River North condo dwellers...

BonoboZill4 · #**43311** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 1:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

Chicago Landmarks Commission awards for best preservation of the year:

https://medium.com/@ChicagoDPD/chica...s-91da573e509a

Lovely!

Baronvonellis · #**43312** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

I love painting bricks!
https://blockclubchicago.org/2018/11...icians-office/

That's awesome! Yea, I love more colorful brick buildings too! I wish there were more buildings like this in Chicago. The few buildings that were originally done with white and green glazed brick are really cool!

the urban politician · #**43313** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 3:53 PM**

Really loving this news. Chinese money is rescuing the facade of an historic & dilapidated Kenwood church and converting into luxury townhomes:

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/resi...kenwood-church

Steely Dan · #**43314** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 5:32 PM**

* moderator note *

all o'hare news/discussion should go in the o'hare thread: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=87889

harryc · #**43315** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 6:03 PM**

Nov 3

Nice view - for now

Meeting the Street

Looking in when looking out

west-town-brad · #**43316** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 7:09 PM**

must. fill. patio. with. junk. ASAP.

Jim in Chicago · #**43317** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 7:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

must. fill. patio. with. junk. ASAP.

Further note - remember to get rear window of car replaced.

ChickeNES · #**43318** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Really loving this news. Chinese money is rescuing the facade of an historic & dilapidated Kenwood church and converting into luxury townhomes:

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/resi...kenwood-church

Now if only they'd do the same with the one in Hyde Park...

Zerton · #**43319** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by west-town-brad

must. fill. patio. with. junk. ASAP.

Lol. An architect's worst nightmare.

Busy Bee · #**43320** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 8:37 PM**

Though with balcony glass that wavy and distorted maybe the patio junk won't even be visible?