CHICAGO | General Developments

[Jibba]

I mean, I've heard a lot of NIMBY nonsense before, but vocalizing your worry that your privacy is threatened because a building is being built across the street? Is that a joke?

[the urban politician]

Ald Pawar has generally been in support of TOD and has been less of a NIMBY panderer than others, so there is some hope

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by Jibba

I mean, I've heard a lot of NIMBY nonsense before, but vocalizing your worry that your privacy is threatened because a building is being built across the street? Is that a joke?

We do live in a city, right? Jesus.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Originally Posted by killaviews

I imagine that meeting was like a scene from Parks and Rec.

These people are lit'rally the worst kind of NIMBYs.

[ardecila]

Worried about traffic? Ask the developer to reduce parking. Ask Trader Joe's to remove parking (and put in permit parking to reduce overflow). Put in a Divvy station near the grocery store. Put in bike racks.

I'd like to see the Lincoln bus brought back. It seems like the operating cost could be shared by businesses along the route. Set up a Special Service District or BID or something.

[wierdaaron]

Flew by Wacker/Clark in a cab today and from what I could see the concrete was being smashed up for the riverwalk. I'd say that's as close to a groundbreaking as you can get for a project that occupies no ground. Hopefully one of our roving photographers can get some shots on their next rounds. Progress on this makes me happier than most things, though the segmented nature of the project gives me concerns it may get abandoned after one or two blocks. Fingers crossed!

[ChiTownCity]

So they're actually building what we saw in those concept designs from a few weeks ago?

[harryc]

Originally Posted by wierdaaron

Flew by Wacker/Clark in a cab today and from what I could see the concrete was being smashed up for the riverwalk. I'd say that's as close to a groundbreaking as you can get for a project that occupies no ground. Hopefully one of our roving photographers can get some shots on their next rounds. Progress on this makes me happier than most things, though the segmented nature of the project gives me concerns it may get abandoned after one or two blocks. Fingers crossed!

Feb 4


Breaking the ice




Very carefully removing the caps - NO TORCHES.





Feb 11


Feb 13


October 10 2008
Using a torch to cut the metal cap off of creosote soaked logs with an asphalt cap.

[wierdaaron]

^He's a hero!

Originally Posted by ChiTownCity

So they're actually building what we saw in those concept designs from a few weeks ago?

The river walk designs have been out for years, but yeah. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/e...riverwalk.html

[Chi-Sky21]

Great pics as always Harry. It always amazes me how you have up to date photos ready on every project the threads talk about! kudos to you!

[marothisu]

So there was a building permit issued yesterday for what appears to be the Cook County hospital for almost $13 million. Anybody have any idea of what this means? I'll assume it has nothing to do with plans to redevelop it.

"INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 8-STORY HOSPITAL FOR INSTALLATION OF CLEAN STEAM SYSTEM LL THROUGH FLOOR 5 PER PLAN."

[the urban politician]

^ Not sure, but I can say one thing: they can't be planning to spend $13 million on a structure that they intend to demolish.

Anyhow, there was recent news that the County plans to move forward on a renovation

[harryc]

Originally Posted by Chicago_Forever

I don't get all the hate for 111 West Wacker. I think it's a fine addition to the south wall. Is it perfect? No, but together with the other buildings, it works very well. Now, I wonder if there's going to be any lighting scheme involved.

Also, I like 55 Wacker. It's a nice little building and adds to the variation of height on the south wall. However, my biggest gripe about the river corridor is on the north side. I really hate that Westin and would love to see something much bigger and better replace it. Also, that small parking lot behind the Britannica Building. Something tall with a cantilever should be developed there. Anyone know the parking lot I'm talking about and are able to upload a pic of it? it would me much appreciated.

Lower Carrol - the ROW for a train line, future route of a "people mover"

Looking W from Clark -
2007 Lower Lever


2008 Street Level


2010 17th flr

[jpIllInoIs]

Originally Posted by harryc

Harry your f'n amazing. We no sooner begin a discussion about the Riverwalk under construction then there you are posting instant photos.
Gratitude!!

[harryc]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Great pics as always Harry. It always amazes me how you have up to date photos ready on every project the threads talk about! kudos to you!

Thanks - in this case - I work across the river from it.

[Chicago_Forever]

[QUOTE=harryc;6453838]Lower Carrol - the ROW for a train line, future route of a "people mover"

Thanks Harry but I'm talking about the actual parking lot. The one that faces Clark St. I think it currently serves that rug company that moved into the bld a couple years ago.

[harryc]

[QUOTE=Chicago_Forever;6453865]

Originally Posted by harryc

Lower Carrol - the ROW for a train line, future route of a "people mover"

Thanks Harry but I'm talking about the actual parking lot. The one that faces Clark St. I think it currently serves that rug company that moved into the bld a couple years ago.

That is pretty small - was a nice little green space last century.

[Chicago_Forever]

^^^Thanks Harry! I don't think that lot is too small though. It's bigger than the small lot north of Millennium Park Plaza (formerly Doral Apartments) where a tower is planned.

[wierdaaron]

I'm usually in favor of nuking surface lots and filling in the sidewalks, but that one never really bothered me for whatever reason. Maybe that arbor makes it interesting enough that my infill alarm doesn't go off.

Still, the way river north is going I wouldn't count out a small structure going up just to provide a storefront or two.

[Link N. Parker]

My apologies if this has been posted already (I looked but didnt see it), but I just found this:

http://southportcorridorchicago.blogspot.com/

This is good news, I dont really care for the way the new building looks, but at least it hugs the corner and the street appropriately.