CHICAGO | Wolf Point - West Tower | 493 FT | 48 FLOORS

[jarta]

Yesterday (3/13/13) the Chicago City Council passed the ordinance amending the existing zoning for Wolf Point, PD-98. See page 3 (316-326 Orleans; Agenda Item 26) of document linked below:

http://chicago.legistar.com/MeetingD...tions=&Search=

[Taller]

Where did this project go?

[Mikemak27]

The first Wolf Point Tower, the 525 foot, 510 unit apartment building is set to begin construction on July 31st. No groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled.

http://www.marinacityonline.com/news/wolf0508.htm

[LouisVanDerWright]

Curbed is reporting that BkL's 525' Wolf Point Tower will start construction on July 31st. Good news.

[PerryPendleton]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Curbed is reporting that BkL's 525' Wolf Point Tower will start construction on July 31st. Good news.

OMG OMG OMG OMG. I really hope this is legit.

July 31st is later than I would have hoped, but at this point I am just happy things havent totally stalled..

[Zapatan]

Great news, let's just hope the bigger towers follow soon!

[Buckman821]

Originally Posted by jarta

Soon, I hear, more news.

I'll be genuinely shocked if either of the wolf point office towers break ground in the next 24 months. But i'll take what I can get, happy to hear about another BKL tower.

Speaking about the office component, at what point does Hines have to start worrying about a conflict of interest? They have different partners on all these competing projects correct?

[ardecila]

I thought about that, but it really doesn't matter. Hines is steering tenants toward River Point right now to get it leased up, and the Wolf Point towers could be 6-10 years in the future. They're not actively courting tenants for Wolf Point right now, although they might be hoping that the site and the design are compelling enough that some big anchor tenant comes to them.

The important thing was getting the zoning, which unlocked the ability to build a residential tower and some of the infrastructure for future towers.

[harryc]

[jarta]

The Residences at Riverbend Condominium Association et al v. City Of Chicago
Counts I-VII (37 pages) + 13 Exhibits.

[harryc]

[jarta]

Article and copy of complaint on Crain's web site this morning:

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.co...-point-project

Hines declines to comment.

[harryc]

[jarta]

Originally Posted by harryc

That's what it looked like 50 years ago, too.

I like the existing Riverwalk on the top of the protected natural riverbank and bluff. That's where it should remain.

[ChiTownCity]

Originally Posted by harryc

This looks disgusting. I, for one, cannot wait to see that go away...

[LaSalle.St.Station]

To me this development is important to provide landmark terminus views looking west and north on the river, It also has to succeed in masking the giant shoe box blandness of the north Mart building.

I don't get small minded special interest groups who lack the greater picture of continuing to build a unique beautiful city center. it's every Chicago generation's mission to keep building up the city, not restricting it.

[Rizzo]

Originally Posted by jarta

That's what it looked like 50 years ago, too.

I like the existing Riverwalk on the top of the protected natural riverbank and bluff. That's where it should remain.

It's not natural, it's artificial. During the AM construction there was removal of debris along the shoreline and once complete, it was regraded and seeded when the parking lot / former parking garage was constructed. But over time the shoreline was neglected. That's like arguing freeway embankments are natural when governments run out of money to care for them. Just look at older photos. It was a muddy mess and I'm sure that soil is probably very contaminated and should be removed.

The Army Corps of Engineers gave the OK on this project. In my opinion they are the ultimate say on what happens to the rivers edge.

[jarta]

Here's a link to a picture of RiverBend's and River Point's bulkheaded riverbank taken from the Lake Street bridge over the tracks.

Whoo! Whoo! Train pulling in! (Cover of "The Milwaukee Road" by Tom Burke, Stock No. 17816, but currently out of print)

Looks to me to be a late 40's - early 50's picture. You guys are sure desperate. lol!

http://www.karensbooks.com/store/pro...ProductID=9249

[Justin_Chicago]

Sorry if this link is already posted, but I do not feel like searching through Jarta posts. This is the only thread I avoid.

Chris Kennedy has already thought of the arguments in that Wolf Point lawsuit

http://www.chicagogrid.com/news/chri...point-lawsuit/

[Rizzo]

Originally Posted by jarta

Here's a link to a picture of RiverBend's and River Point's bulkheaded riverbank taken from the Lake Street bridge over the tracks.

Whoo! Whoo! Train pulling in! (Cover of "The Milwaukee Road" by Tom Burke, Stock No. 17816, but currently out of print)

Looks to me to be a late 40's - early 50's picture. You guys are sure desperate. lol!

http://www.karensbooks.com/store/pro...ProductID=9249

Sad, they killed that beautiful strip of green grass for all the fauna. Then they cantilevered a concrete deck out over into the river thereby reducing navigable waters by two feet! Someone go tattle, quick!!