CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[the urban politician]

^ Wow, I only breezed through that, but the design is incredible! I love the attention to context, and the continuation from "The Mews" just east.

[Tar Heel]

^ Likewise - it looks stunning. Of all project, I hope this is one that doesn't get VE'd to death.

[thegoatman]

does anybody have the link for the development presentations for the month of february?

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by thegoatman

does anybody have the link for the development presentations for the month of february?

No high-rises for February Plan Commission

[rivernorthlurker]

Originally Posted by Randomguy34

The February Design Committee is reviewing 170 N Green. Their presentation slides include new renderings and they're incredible: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...een_020922.pdf

Initially I didn't like 167 N Green because I thought it was too bulky, and then I was skeptical of 900 W Randolph because it felt too tall. But you throw this in the middle and now it looks like a perfectly proportioned 'second' downtown. Beautifully illustrated in the presentation:

Same is true with a lot of 'firsts' in a new neighborhood/city I suppose. Like Sears tower was and 432 Park in NYC before they built they other skinnies.

[Chi-Sky21]

Still think that south building is to tall. At least do not make it the same darn height as the building to the east....just magnifies the wall effect of them both behind Randolph.

[donnie]

This is a fine example of thinking outside the box!

[Klippenstein]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Still think that south building is to tall. At least do not make it the same darn height as the building to the east....just magnifies the wall effect of them both behind Randolph.

I don't know. The odd shape of the building moving away from Randolph on the South face will diminish the wall effect and actually point toward and help step up toward 900 W Randolph. There's going to be a wall to some extent if this site is developed to its fullest potential and I think they came up with a striking solution that compliments its surroundings.

[rgarri4]

Kinda bothers me that the plaza here doesn't line up with the "Mews" across the street. Oh well. Still pretty interesting.

[Jibba]

The biggest offender is the Gensler monstrosity. 900 Randolph will feel like a fresh counterpoint to that thing probably, LOL.

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by rgarri4

Kinda bothers me that the plaza here doesn't line up with the "Mews" across the street. Oh well. Still pretty interesting.

I don't know, I like that it doesn't line up perfectly. Just a small jog to the right, I guess. I wonder if there will be a crosswalk at that location, that would be really good planning

[twister244]

Love those renderings! Especially the ones from below the tracks and from Randolph. I personally love this, and think it blends very well into the neighborhood.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

I don't know, I like that it doesn't line up perfectly. Just a small jog to the right, I guess. I wonder if there will be a crosswalk at that location, that would be really good planning

Yes, a crosswalk with speed table is mentioned in the PDF. But this is also the kind of thing that requires special buy-in from the alderman, CDOT, etc and if even one business owner complains it’s probably DOA sadly.

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Still think that south building is to tall. At least do not make it the same darn height as the building to the east....just magnifies the wall effect of them both behind Randolph.

For some reason architects love lining shit up like that because "Contextualism, continuing this datum line, blah blah...."

[Briguy]

Originally Posted by r18tdi

For some reason architects love lining shit up like that because "Contextualism, continuing this datum line, blah blah...."

My guess is that’s how it’s done in Paris, and every architect secretly wants to Paris-ify their city.

[Klippenstein]

Originally Posted by Briguy

My guess is that’s how it’s done in Paris, and every architect secretly wants to Paris-ify their city.

Or the trend was born out of a need to justify decisions to irrational NIMBYs. Somehow being contextual has become the only way to keep their complaints at bay. Instead of, say, good design.

That said, I still think this building does contextualism well. Though it's probably the activated walkway that really pushes it over the edge. They could have done the massing better perhaps. Option 3 in their massing studies would have worked pretty well, perhaps a little better from a purely aesthetic POV.

[Dasylirion]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Still think that south building is to tall. At least do not make it the same darn height as the building to the east....just magnifies the wall effect of them both behind Randolph.

As a green industry professional, I don't envy the contactor who will be tasked with growing trees in that "lightwell."

[BVictor1]

BACK ON...

On February 16: Virtual Community Meeting For 360 North Green Street


Please join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) to review and discuss the amendment to Business Planned Development No. 1407 to allow for a 26-story commercial/office building at 360 North Green Street. The developer will present its plans and answer any questions you may have about the project.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
6PM
Zoom Webinar ID: 992 1789 4627
Passcode: 473582

[Randomguy34]

160 N Elizabeth got full construction permits, prepare to see this thing fly

[SolarWind]

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February 7, 2022





320 South Clinton Street
15,191 sqft of land zoned PD: Planned Development with underlying DX-7 zoning and TOD designation
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