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Ancora, Phase I of Riverline, Old Post Office, Willis Tower by YoChicago, on Flickr

wow. chunky from that angle

Magnificent shot, Joe!

Man I really wish they would add a few hundred feet to the buildings that will front Harrison. It's always irked me that the skyline drops off so dramatically south of the Sears/311 S Wacker cluster. Maybe an Amazon tower at the old Post Office site will help with things :)

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Ancora, Phase I of the Riverline development by YoChicago, on Flickr

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Ancora and Alta Roosevelt, new South Loop apartment towers by YoChicago, on Flickr

^Nice pics, all around. This entire area of the City appears so dense from these vantage points.

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Does anyone know what the next phase of Riverline is supposed to be and when it's supposed to start construction?

For my money, this is the most exciting project happening in Chicago. Supertalls are obviously sexy and whether it's infill or dramatic additions like OGP, there's a lot to be said about adding to and activating neighborhoods.

This could for all intents and purposes create a mini neighborhood of its own, and that's impressive.

November 5, 2017



Picture taken by my brother after completing the SkyRise Chicago stair climb.

11/08/17

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It felt like it took them forever to do the foundations + podium.

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^ Already having an impressive impact on the south end of the Wells St canyon.

Thanks for the photos Harry!

Proposed 80-story wooden skyscraper may be a preview of tall timber future
https://www.curbed.com/2017/10/9/164...ing-skyscraper

I don't recall seeing this discussed. Is this just fantasy? Usually 80 stories gets noticed around here. It's proposed as part of the Riverline project, replacing the NW tower if it were to go through.

We discussed this in the past on a different thread. It's fake news basically.

On another note, when are the next few buildings slated to start?

Nov 24

Its rising pretty quick now that they are past the garage.

Anyone know how tall this specific tower is going to top out at? 380 ft?

I thought this was the 300 footer

12/03/17

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^^Looking sharp....well, 'serrated' is more apt ;)

I'm seeing just under 320'. (319'-7" to be more specific).

Yep, that's the figure i was thinking of... makes one realize how big the 3 tall ones will look on the this site.

12/05/17

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20 years from now the riverwalk is going to be amazing when Lake street connects all the way down to chinatown

A bit off topic, but since you mentioned the riverwalk, what’s the plan for the River City condos? How will the riverwalk extension continue south past this property while keeping the marina entrance open for boats?

I've not heard any info about that. I did hear a rumor that River City could de-condo.

I remember them saying Riverline would be a decade long project. They've been working on LSE for 16 years. I see this one taking at least 15.

I love how the illustrator captures the warm glow of a Chicago winter sunset yet you are able to feel the cold chill that we all love to hate!

Only thing missing is the heat plumes imo.....

Not entirely clear yet. River City needs to rebuild its seawall at a higher elevation, and that gives the opportunity to improve the current passageway just east of the marina. If River City gets a new single owner (Marc Realty or someone else) I suspect they'll see the opportunity in realigning some of their retail space to be accessed from that passageway, or rethink the whole design.

Anyone have an update on when/which buildings will start construction next?

12/09/17

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By 2025 this view will be unrecognizable!

great shot. This development really pulls river city back into the skyline

This thing is turning out a lot larger than i expected, to the eye. Can we get number two started already?

Yeah i like this one.

Looks like River City could use a good scrubbing.

Could use a paint job!
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Looks like a deal to convert it into apartments is finally going through, so that will probably happen soon enough...

Hopefully they don't paint it, all they need to do is fix any spawling and then hit it with a low dose of muratic acid and powerwash it.

River City condo owners close to taking $100 million offer
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/reale...-million-offer

From the article, at least 3/4 of the owners are investors, which means it is already a rental building for all intents and purposes. The investors must think this is a good way to flip their investment and get out.

The River City sale is great news, the original condo conversion was badly botched and it's really not a building that should have been condo'd in the first place. This allows some seriously interesting possibilities for the property. With Marc in control of the whole property they will be able to finally unlock the potential of the retail mall which has been severely limited by the bitchy condo association and years of being an island in the middle of a giant vacant lot. With a new development in the works surrounding this property promising a large expansion of Riverwalk, suddenly this huge block of retail is no longer marooned with NIMBY neighbors. I would love to see the Riverwalk connect through the atrium of this building creating a unique, year round, retail center fed on both ends by Riverwalk traffic.

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Ancora, Phase I of Riverline by YoChicago, on Flickr

Really growing now. Anyone have an estimate as to what percent of the total height this is?

That should be close to topped off. Maybe one or two more floors at the most

According to my tradesman friend who is working on the building, the topping off ceremony is today! :cheers:

Fantastic! Hopefully that means the next one can start soon! Ask him if he knows anything about the next building's timeline if you could, thanks!

November 22, 2017

Beautiful pic of the Sears tower! That son of a bi.. just demands respect like a lion amongst its offspring!

Merry Xmas to all.....

In case y'all were still wondering...

Reader: River City HOA Approves Sale to Marc Realty for $100 Million
A reader writes:
http://www.sloopin.com/2017/12/reade...s-sale-to.html

Jan 1