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The last time the city actually did a plan for this area was 11 years ago when they released the Central Area Action Plan. These are the projects they recommended for the Near South area: https://i.imgur.com/PWyMbUc.png Presumably the "railscape" is included in One Central by default, and the Green Line station is built. The Orange Line station is redundant now that the city and Related have committed to a new Red Line station at 15th. So that just leaves the busway, and improvements to Northerly Island. Come to think of it, Northerly Island is really where Bob Dunn & Co should focus their efforts... complete the full buildout with a permanent concert venue, barrier islands, etc. That's a much better incentive for this project, one that is a gift to the whole city. |
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that "temporary" concert venue should not even be there. Great place to see a show though.
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Did some more digging and found there's now a "Citizens for ONE Central" webpage
https://www.citizensforonecentral.com/ |
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Of course, COVID means there's now other free money out there—but probably much more uncertain demand for any condos and certainly for any retail other than a sports bar. |
So I’ve always wondered about the rights needed to build the project. You all know that the US Supreme Court case establishing the public trust doctrine was about this piece of property and this is a quote from that decision (https://tile.loc.gov/storage-service...ep146387.pdf):
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Well, the case concerned all of Illinois Central's line up the lakeshore, parts of which were built on a causeway over the lake.
Presumably there is a legal foundation for this project. Illinois Central's other air rights development was able to move forward. |
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^ No, I'm talking about the so-called "New Eastside" - Prudential, Aon, Illinois Center, Lakeshore East, etc.
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Draft Presentation: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...res_012521.pdf
Tallest Skyscraper is 1,015ft Shortest Skyscraper is 770ft |
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This is impressive! It also makes financial sense. The current Soldier Field experience is very suburban. Most drive straight there and then drive straight home. It would be great to hang around the neighborhood before/after the game or show, not to mention the idea of taking a train there and avoiding the usual traffic headaches. Godspeed to the developers. I hope Chgo governing bodies are wise enough to take a step back and let the free market decide how this development comes to fruition.
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“Tallest Skyscraper is 1,015ft
Shortest Skyscraper is 770ft“ It looks like these numbers are measured from the top of the podium too, add another 61’ Am I reading this right? |
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Not sure an Amtrak station really makes sense there unless there are a lot more trains to Carbondale? I guess extending some Hiawatha runs south to Champaign could potentially make sense.
And for a CTA line, I guess some Pink Line or Brown Line runs could be extended there? |
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Looks like it but that's kind of an odd way to measure it, if so I guess 1076' would be the tallest tower. This is awesome but if we have to wait 10-15 years it better be good ;) |
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For the CTA line/branch the 13th St subway portal keeps showing up in the map, so this suggests that the Red Line will be using line. The connection would still be awkward, but at least it wouldn't put further constraints on Loop bound trains |
Very impressive presentation. I like the idea of a transit hub where it includes extending the CTA rail line there. It would be exciting if that happened. It would make access to the museum campus and Soldier Field a lot more easier.
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