CHICAGO | General Developments - Page 827

george · #**16521** Posted **Sep 18, 2012, 4:27 PM**

The majority of the old rowhouses are currently fenced off.

Ch.G, Ch.G · #**16522** Posted **Sep 18, 2012, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

God... SO much opportunity!

My thoughts exactly! I just hope it's not squandered like it has been at North and Clybourn.

george · #**16523** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 12:02 AM**

9-17

Fourth Presbyterian Church - Gratz Center

untitledreality · #**16524** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

God... SO much opportunity!

Too bad CHA has control over it all. Prepare yourself for disappointment.

SpireGuy · #**16525** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 3:21 AM**

I walked by Staybridge Suites today and did not see any activity. Are we sure they have resumed construction?

Joe Zekas · #**16526** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 3:55 AM**

Staybridge Suites by YoChicago1, on Flickr

Shot about 10 a.m. last Tuesday by Mike Scotty on our helicopter trip. No signs of any activity at that time.

ih8spires · #**16527** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 2:05 PM**

I think Staybridge may look cool if they paint each block a different color. ...or is that what they are planning?

Rizzo · #**16528** Posted **Sep 19, 2012, 2:25 PM**

I think any solid portions of Staybridge were to be that grey metal panel....which I think should be reconsidered. I agree, each of those blocks would look cool a different shade. I think it's all from Centria. They could also try some different modules and surface texture. Shiny vs Flat.

Joe Zekas · #**16529** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 2:03 AM**

A. Finkl & Sons steel plant by YoChicago1, on Flickr

A. Finkl & Sons site, east of the river. Finkl's new plant on the South Side is expected to be operational late next year, at which time the war over redevelopment of this site will ramp up. Photo by Mike Scotty.

ardecila · #**16530** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 2:17 AM**

Are they painting 77 West Huron?

emathias · #**16531** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 2:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpireGuy

I walked by Staybridge Suites today and did not see any activity. Are we sure they have resumed construction?

They haven't exactly been tearing it up, but I live 1/2 block from there, and there is construction noise from the interior every day. A small amount, but something - definitely more than just the solitary security guard who's been there the past 4 years.

the urban politician · #**16532** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 3:03 AM**

I'm scared of the Finkl Steel site being the future home of more big box stores....

Joe Zekas · #**16533** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 3:35 AM**

Former site of Michael Reese Hospital by YoChicago1, on Flickr

Photo by Michael Kardas, Kardas Photography.

A Chicago technology park?

denizen467 · #**16534** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 6:25 AM**

Niketown looks like it's getting ready to reopen.

killaviews · #**16535** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 4:56 PM**

Also on Michigan Ave, Mark Shale at 900 N. Michigan is closing.
http://chicago.racked.com/archives/2...tting-good.php

I bet current tenants, J.Crew or Club Monaco would be interested in expanding.

chicagoguy1 · #**16536** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 6:59 PM**

michigan ave, has gone from upscale shopping, to suburban strip mall shopping in the last 10 years.

the urban politician · #**16537** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by chicagoguy1

michigan ave, has gone from upscale shopping, to suburban strip mall shopping in the last 10 years.

No it hasn't

emathias · #**16538** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 7:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by chicagoguy1

michigan ave, has gone from upscale shopping, to suburban strip mall shopping in the last 10 years.

Yes, because Top Shop, Nieman Marcus, Cartier, Ferragamo, Sak's, Chanel, Gucci, Tiffany's, those are all mainstays in strip malls.

the urban politician · #**16539** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 7:53 PM**

^ And the new Burberry store looks just like something I saw in Racine, Wisconsin the other day....

photoLith · #**16540** Posted **Sep 20, 2012, 11:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Joe Zekas

Parkside of Old Town, viewed from north by YoChicago1, on Flickr

So all of that green space was Cabrini Green?