CHICAGO | Wrigley Field Redevelopment News - Page 36

thewaterman11 · #**701** Posted **Nov 30, 2015, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

The article from DNAinfo states the club is still planning on hosting childrens movies, a farmers market, and an ice skating rink in the winter.

For those decrying the mix of materials, Wrigley has a similar mix of materials with the exception of all that glass. The modern-looking glass parts of the Triangle Lot building are really the only parts of the design that are not a part of Wrigley Field itself. Wrigley has a lot of exposed steel. In fact, the full plans include a similar 2-story steel design for an expanded Captain Morgan Club. I am not such a fan of that particular element of the redesign. I do wonder why the designers of the Triangle Lot seem to want to use black steel cladding when they could easily paint it green to mesh with the design of Wrigley. I hope they change their mind.

This building:

is in any way similar to this building?

?

Forgive my eyesight, but I can see almost nothing similar about these two structures. Photos from DNAinfo and the Chicago Tribune respectively.

spyguy · #**702** Posted **Nov 30, 2015, 10:01 PM**

Just in case people forgot how crappy the previous design was:

Tom Servo · #**703** Posted **Nov 30, 2015, 10:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by thewaterman11

This building:

is in any way similar to this building?

?

Forgive my eyesight, but I can see almost nothing similar about these two structures. Photos from DNAinfo and the Chicago Tribune respectively.

Still bad. But 10000% better than what could have been... still, who's fucking idiotic idea is that clock tower? Just kill it already! Ugh.

XIII · #**704** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by lu9

Well... for those who hated the design of the original office building, there has been an update. The bad news is its this...

Photo credit: DNAinfo- http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20151...laza-clubhouse

Rizzo · #**705** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 3:03 AM**

The updated design looks like a mall. Also why the red brick? They could do some white glazed brick. It would work well with the white painted brick of wrigley.

Ryanrule · #**706** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 7:23 PM**

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

HowardL · #**707** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

Yup. On game days when I have errands, I like to cut past Wrigley. It is always a drunken madhouse.

I love it.

BuildThemTaller · #**708** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 10:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

Went to about a dozen games each of the past few years. I just bought a 6 game package for the 2016 season with a drinking buddy.

Vlajos · #**709** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 10:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

I usually go a few times a year.

Skyguy_7 · #**710** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 11:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by HowardL

Yup. On game days when I have errands, I like to cut past Wrigley. It is always a drunken madhouse.

I love it.

I often go the long way down Clark on my drive home just to people watch. I love the lively streets no matter who's on them. It's especially great to see tourists taking it all in.

MayorOfChicago · #**711** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 2:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

I bought a duplex up condo last year about 300 feet away and can hear everything from my living room and see it from our roof deck above our bedroom. I'm there twice a day coming and going regardless of if I want to or not. I was ready for some peace once the season was over. It was fun overall though being a part of it.

Tom Servo · #**712** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 4:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ryanrule

Does anyone here actually go to wrigley? Ive only been for work outtings.

is that a serious question???

i go to at least 30 games a season, some years more...

spyguy · #**713** Posted **Dec 9, 2015, 6:03 PM**

More development coming soon: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2015...-clark-nearing

-Goose Island closing as the Addison Park development nears starting

-McDonald's closing Q1'16. Don't worry, it will reopen in the new hotel development

the urban politician · #**714** Posted **Dec 9, 2015, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

More development coming soon: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2015...-clark-nearing

-Goose Island closing as the Addison Park development nears starting

-McDonald's closing Q1'16. Don't worry, it will reopen in the new hotel development

^ Wow, with the triangle building, the hotel, and the Addison on Park project that whole area is going to look way different in about 2 years.

rlw777 · #**715** Posted **Dec 9, 2015, 7:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

^ Wow, with the triangle building, the hotel, and the Addison on Park project that whole area is going to look way different in about 2 years.

Yup can't wait. Not a big fan of the designs of the new developments but they are going to add quite a bit to what is already the best ballpark experience in the country.

the urban politician · #**716** Posted **Dec 9, 2015, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by rlw777

Yup can't wait. Not a big fan of the designs of the new developments but they are going to add quite a bit to what is already the best ballpark experience in the country.

Yep, I'm really more interested in the density, although I agree that the designs of pretty much everything is absolutely horrible.

My only other complaint is that the Addison on Park project has too much parking.

LouisVanDerWright · #**717** Posted **Dec 9, 2015, 11:45 PM**

Someone needs to use the new TOD law to build a building with like 7 stories of apartments and then just massive bleachers on top right next to Wrigley. Build a rooftop too tall to block with a sign.

nomarandlee · #**718** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 1:05 AM**

Is that a new design for the Addison Park (ugh) project?

UrbanLibertine · #**719** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 1:39 AM**

I just want to see the McD's and Taco Bell leveled.

Tom Servo · #**720** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 1:41 AM**

ugh. fucking bullshit.