CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 1092

ardecila · #**21821** Posted **Nov 18, 2022, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bombardier

^They have a sales center inside the completed building now along with several fully built model units. No need for a second sales center… I’m not sure if that is what the demo permit is for, but that would make sense.

Yeah I don't think this means anything for future development. It's only entitled for a school, so they would have to go amend the PD before they can build anything there like residential or hotel. Even the sales center as a temporary use required special permission from DPD.

Those sales centers are basically a double-wide trailer. They deteriorate pretty fast if they're not being used.

ajradfotwo · #**21822** Posted **Nov 19, 2022, 8:36 PM**

Taken 11/16

(The top of 900 Randolph poking out just below)

20221116_153702 by ajdrewster, on Flickr

r18tdi · #**21823** Posted **Nov 21, 2022, 3:30 PM**

Looks like 354 N. Union will be officially called "Onni Fulton Market."

r18tdi · #**21824** Posted **Nov 21, 2022, 3:37 PM**

Not sure if this was discussed already....

The former Canyon Ranch site at 65 E. Huron is back in play, and Ald. Reilly is downzoning it to its original zoning so potential buyers will have to restart the PD process with the city and NIMBYs (instead of taking advantage of the existing Canyon Ranch PD entitlements).

From Reilly's newsletter:

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On October 26, 2022, Alderman Reilly introduced an ordinance to re-zone portions of the block bounded by East Huron Street, North Rush Street, East Erie Street, and North Wabash Avenue, to sunset the expired Planned Development (PD) # 889 that currently regulates the property.

Please note, there is no proposed development at this location. PD 889 was originally approved in 2006 and allowed for a “floor area ratio” (FAR) of 18.85 to build a high rise mixed use building measuring 750 feet tall. The PD stipulated that unless substantial construction has commenced within 6 years following the adoption of the PD, then it shall expire. The property at 65 East Huron is also currently up for sale. To prepare for a new owner to take control, Alderman Reilly’s ordinance will “re-set” the zoning back to DX-12. Any future redevelopment proposal for this site will be subject to a robust and transparent community review process prior to consideration by the full City Council.

This ordinance will be reviewed at an upcoming Chicago Plan Commission and Committee on Zoning meeting. For more updates on developments in the 42nd Ward, stay tuned to Reilly Reports.

Rizzo · #**21825** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 2:36 AM**

Oh wow, I remember that project. I liked the design because it was different being surrounded by beige rectangles.

ajradfotwo · #**21826** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 3:52 AM**

Taken 11/21

original_420e46bc-005f-4100-8eb6-ba3728022923_20221121_115348 by ajdrewster, on Flickr

ajradfotwo · #**21827** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 3:52 AM**

Taken 11/21

original_ede2cb4f-c7c6-4fb0-919a-4c5d6d6ee1ea_20221121_115659 by ajdrewster, on Flickr

rivernorthlurker · #**21828** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 2:05 PM**

Looks like thhe 920 N Wells crane is coming down today.

Here's the groundbreaking article from May https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/05/gro...orth-side.html

rivernorthlurker · #**21829** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker

Looks like thhe 920 N Wells crane is coming down today.

Here's the groundbreaking article from May https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/05/gro...orth-side.html

Oops, they are actually putting up the crane for 868 N Wells, the second North Union building!

r18tdi · #**21830** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 4:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker

Oops, they are actually putting up the crane for 868 N Wells, the second North Union building!

The two North Union buildings + 741 N. Wells = three tower cranes in three blocks along Wells.

rivernorthlurker · #**21831** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

The two North Union buildings + 741 N. Wells = three tower cranes in three blocks along Wells.

Further correction. They both put up a new crane for 920 Wells and are taking down the 868 Wells crane on the same day! Never heard of this before. JDL working all kinds of clever efficiencies. Impressive timing/coordination multiple months in advance.

Also building both towers on OCS + the top down construction was another based technique to squeeze out some more margin.

r18tdi · #**21832** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker

Further correction. They both put up a new crane for 920 Wells and are taking down the 868 Wells crane on the same day! Never heard of this before. JDL working all kinds of clever efficiencies. Impressive timing/coordination multiple months in advance.

What if... it's the same crane??? :mindblown:

rivernorthlurker · #**21833** Posted **Nov 22, 2022, 8:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

What if... it's the same crane??? :mindblown:

Unf not

Also this view is gonna be crazy once they build the 600-700 footers. River North is gonna feel very pretty 'downtown.'

The building in Atrium Village on the left in green is 445 feet. The last 2 phases of NorthUnion are supposed to be 620' and 695' and south of that.

https://chicagoyimby.com/2021/05/chi...orth-side.html