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Kumdogmillionaire · #**361** Posted **Nov 22, 2017, 6:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by 10023

Hideous piece of crap it is, though.

edit: crappy floorplans, too. Just looked at them.

Not surprising, late 90s and early 2000s were a dark time in architecture for this city

Zerton · #**362** Posted **Nov 22, 2017, 9:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

I love this tower, design, and what its replacing. But "that tower that never got built but should have" mentality cant get me away from remembering Canyon Ranch. How has that design not been re-looked at. That area is craving a round tower, that is tall enough to make a difference.

Don't forget Waterview, the Mandarin Oriental, the Spire, and saddest of all... the Miglin Beitler Skyneedle

KWillChicago · #**363** Posted **Dec 1, 2017, 12:41 AM**

Might be a silly question but are there any time restrictions with construction being so close to a church for noise reasons? I wouldnt imagine there are but if the church can request "softer sound" times for funerals or weekday services or stuff like that. Im also wondering about parking? I have a feeling alot more church goers will be taking public transit if this thing goes through.

Fvn · #**364** Posted **Dec 1, 2017, 12:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Might be a silly question but are there any time restrictions with construction being so close to a church for noise reasons? I wouldnt imagine there are but if the church can request "softer sound" times for funerals or weekday services or stuff like that. Im also wondering about parking? I have a feeling alot more church goers will be taking public transit if this thing goes through.

If I recall there will be parking for the church set aside in the below grade parking garage (around 200 spots if I recall correctly)

jc5680 · #**365** Posted **Dec 1, 2017, 2:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Might be a silly question but are there any time restrictions with construction being so close to a church for noise reasons? I wouldnt imagine there are but if the church can request "softer sound" times for funerals or weekday services or stuff like that. Im also wondering about parking? I have a feeling alot more church goers will be taking public transit if this thing goes through.

why should a church get special treatment?

Mikelacey45 · #**366** Posted **Dec 2, 2017, 6:30 PM**

Any update on one Chicago Square like the proposal process

spyguy · #**367** Posted **Dec 3, 2017, 10:31 PM**

Kumdogmillionaire · #**368** Posted **Dec 3, 2017, 11:38 PM**

Those are definitely new pictures! Interesting rooftop park/pool situation they have going on there

the urban politician · #**369** Posted **Dec 3, 2017, 11:48 PM**

Love the verticality. Thanks as always, Spyguy

donnie · #**370** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 1:19 AM**

Color me impressed.....

CastleScott · #**371** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 2:51 AM**

This looks like a gorgeous new project for Chicago-I'm also curious as to the current low rise buildings there?

ahealy · #**372** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 3:24 AM**

Good god I want this to be built! Please please please don't fade away into darkness.

BVictor1 · #**373** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 7:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

The second tower just seems graceless to me. So much effort placed into the main tower... the shorter one just seems to be an afterthought.

10023 · #**374** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 12:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Oooh, a curb cut for a driveway!

(why are these still allowed?)

10023 · #**375** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 12:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

The second tower just seems graceless to me. So much effort placed into the main tower... the shorter one just seems to be an afterthought.

Yep.

Physically connecting the two... via skybridges or just architectural elements... would help, I think.

KWillChicago · #**376** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 2:08 PM**

I dont want to be "that guy" but if its going to kill that terrible parking lot, i like it.

gebs · #**377** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

The second tower just seems graceless to me. So much effort placed into the main tower... the shorter one just seems to be an afterthought.

I wonder if the shorter tower is HPA's doing. The taller one has that elegant, sophisticated Goettsch look.

rgarri4 · #**378** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 3:30 PM**

They should just cancel the shorter tower and make the taller one taller.

Kaupangr · #**379** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgarri4

They should just cancel the shorter tower and make the taller one taller.

Seriously, they should. Best idea yet. Probably won't happen but I would love it if it did.

HomrQT · #**380** Posted **Dec 4, 2017, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgarri4

They should just cancel the shorter tower and make the taller one taller.

Couldn't agree more. It would probably help the main tower sell better, and would have a bigger impact on the area which is what the alderman was looking for.