CHICAGO | Tribune Tower Addition | 1,442 FT | 113 FLOORS - Page 20

Zapatan · #**381** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:00 AM**

Nice!

It's just a thinner version of King Key tower in Shenzhen, China but I like it. If they could push this another 30 feet that'd be spectacular.

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The question is, will this happen?

I really hope so, Chi-town deserves this one.

rlw777 · #**382** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:06 AM**

what's the website address?

Fvn · #**383** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by rlw777

what's the website address?

http://tribunetowerredevelopment.com

camdoodlebop · #**384** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:30 AM**

the NIMBYs were out in full force tonight

Chris Stritzel · #**385** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:35 AM**

It may sound stupid on my part but can someone please post a link to the PDF? The full website isn’t loading for me on Chrome or Edge. I really like the tower from what I can see and I hope it gets done.

SolarWind · #**386** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chris Stritzel

It may sound stupid on my part but can someone please post a link to the PDF? The full website isn’t loading for me on Chrome or Edge. I really like the tower from what I can see and I hope it gets done.

Tribune Tower Redevelopment
http://tribunetowerredevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Golub_Presentation_Web_4.16.18.pdf

Halsted & Villagio · #**387** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

The question is, will this happen?

Obviously complete speculation but I believe this happens because:
1. it is a prime location with great real estate value,
2. the building it shares the location with (Tribune Tower) holds great historical significance, and
3. the parties involved.

In sum, these factors point to momentum and investor confidence/security that this project will be profitable. It is hard to imagine a supertall at this prime location not being in high demand by the public. This building will be close to pretty much everything - just off the business district, mag mile, river walk, etc. Add to this its historically significant location/building - Tribune Tower - and it is hard to imagine that this building will not be in high demand by the public - particularly if they stick to this design and the amenities are good. Moreover, these same factors (prime location/historical significance) should also lead this building/owners to command a very high price should they decide to sell after it is completed. All things that bode well for financing and construction.

Over time a lot can change but I still think this gets done. If I had to assign a number to it I would put the odds at a strong 75%.

Btw, I think this design is outstanding! It looks good in renders but I believe it is one of those buildings that will actually look even better when completed.

Bonsai Tree · #**388** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:44 AM**

I think this tower has a great chance of happening. It's location is nearly unbeatable. Just steps away from Michigan Ave, near the new epicenter of shopping (with Apple, etc.), and with killer views. I feel like this tower has a much better chance of being completed than anything on the old Spire site. I'd say that the condos will sell much faster than Vista's condos because of its location. Sure LSE is a nice neighborhood, but it doesn't have the vibrancy nor name notoriety as Michigan Avenue. This is by far the best location of the current proposed or under construction supertalls in the city. Not even One Chicago Square can pass this one up.

chris08876 · #**389** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mr Saturn64

Where was that supposed to go? I'm familiar with that proposal, but I don't know where it would've been.

On Wacker drive I believe. Like right by the river.

JMKeynes · #**390** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

I think this tower has a great chance of happening. It's location is nearly unbeatable. Just steps away from Michigan Ave, near the new epicenter of shopping (with Apple, etc.), and with killer views. I feel like this tower has a much better chance of being completed than anything on the old Spire site. I'd say that the condos will sell much faster than Vista's condos because of its location. Sure LSE is a nice neighborhood, but it doesn't have the vibrancy nor name notoriety as Michigan Avenue. This is by far the best location of the current proposed or under construction supertalls in the city. Not even One Chicago Square can pass this one up.

Are Vista's condos not selling? That's shocking considering the low prices of $1,000/sf and less.

Anyway, this tower is gorgeous.

AMWChicago · #**391** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:54 AM**

Didn't realize how close it was gonna come to Sears, at 1422'. Insanity. Smith and Gill are savages.

NYguy · #**392** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by SolarWind

Tribune Tower Redevelopment
http://tribunetowerredevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Golub_Presentation_Web_4.16.18.pdf

AMWChicago · #**393** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 1:58 AM**

Also, I'd be interesting into finding out what they are gonna call this guy. I have proposals:

T-Square (Tribune Two and it's architectural word play, perfect)

or

Obama Tower (cause screw Drumpf, this guy is gonna take over the scene in style and height)

Also awesome diagram of height comp @NYguy

SpireGuy · #**394** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 2:03 AM**

This tower is amazing! Love the gold. I hope this gets built. So much better than One Chicago Square and meets the street level much better, respects Tribune Tower.

Randomguy34 · #**395** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 2:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by AMWChicago

T-Square (Tribune Two and it's architectural word play, perfect)

Calling it T-Square/Tribune Square will sound like Chicago's attempt at "Times Square". Although with 50,000 sqft of retail, being on Mag Mile, next to the Apple Store and the river, the new plaza has a lot of potential to draw a lot of tourists

spyguy · #**396** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 2:18 AM**

Tronc Tower has a nice ring to it.

I do worry about the amount of retail and how successful that will be. Yeah, yeah, I know Apple but a lot of big spaces on Michigan seem to be struggling.

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Originally Posted by chris08876

On Wacker drive I believe. Like right by the river.

Right behind the Sheraton where the Loews Hotel now stands.