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kolchak · #**981** Posted **Dec 22, 2018, 7:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Hancock was the second tallest when completed in 1969 beaten only by ESBs bullshit spire as per usual...

More to my point was that if you compare the construction of those three towers to what else was being built at the time (OCS or not) Chicago isn't building 3 of the ten tallest buildings in the world right now or even 3 of the 300 tallest. The 69-74 boom remains far and away the most significant in terms of skyscrapers.

Not relative to other cities of course this is a very big construction period for Chicago and imo OCS is the single most important project for urbanization of the city. It's going to have a huge impact in that area. As has been stated before by other forum members here Chicago Avenue just kinda falls off the map as it stands now.

the urban politician · #**982** Posted **Dec 22, 2018, 3:44 PM**

Chicago Ave is an embarrassment right now looking west from the Mag Mile.

This project, the Amli, and hopefully some others in the future will dramatically change that.

It needs some canyonization, especially given how wide that street is. OCS will be the game changer that sets off this transformation.

Zapatan · #**983** Posted **Dec 22, 2018, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by kolchak

More to my point was that if you compare the construction of those three towers to what else was being built at the time (OCS or not) Chicago isn't building 3 of the ten tallest buildings in the world right now or even 3 of the 300 tallest. The 69-74 boom remains far and away the most significant in terms of skyscrapers.

Not relative to other cities of course this is a very big construction period for Chicago and imo OCS is the single most important project for urbanization of the city. It's going to have a huge impact in that area. As has been stated before by other forum members here Chicago Avenue just kinda falls off the map as it stands now.

Some are certainly (especially Vista) among the 300 tallest, unless that was exaggerated.

As the world advances it's only natural to compare with other cities, and be excited/disappointed accordingly.

BonoboZill4 · #**984** Posted **Dec 22, 2018, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

Definitely in the top 3. Last cycle was good but I think Sears, AON and JHC getting built was probably the best. They basically define Chicago.

From a pure skyline and coolness level, I'd agree that it would be second to Standard Oil, JHC, and Sears, but from a more holistic view, the city is just a different beast now with how much every downtown neighborhood has changed in just the last 5 years. If we get another 5 years of this... I don't even want to say, can't jinx anything

the urban politician · #**985** Posted **Dec 22, 2018, 10:21 PM**

^ Great posts from both of you.

I would only add that Chicago's handicap isn't lack of wealth--it's wealthier than all of those places other than you know who. It's the fact that American wealth gets trashed away in the form of sprawly shit.

City building is the exception, not the norm, around here.

If America spent its wealth building cities like China does, we'd be wiping our asses with those places

Zapatan · #**986** Posted **Dec 23, 2018, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

^ Thats assuming OCS and a few others (Tribune, etc ) on the boards are never built.

You are the Marothisu of skyscraper data

OCS obviously has a pretty good chance

If the cycle is coming to an end and the market/economy seems to be on the down (albeit temporarily) I'm not going to hold my breath for the other supertall projects, especially Tribune.

Maybe they'll happen next cycle?

maru2501 · #**987** Posted **Dec 23, 2018, 11:50 PM**

OCS is the one we really need to squeeze out of the cycle, and I think Sterling Bay jumping in probably pushes it across

Tom In Chicago · #**988** Posted **Dec 24, 2018, 1:57 AM**

[MODERATOR EDIT] Moved all off-topic posts to the Chicago topic discussion thread here:

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...208431&page=50

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harryc · #**989** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 4:15 PM**

Dec 28

Testing Testing

MorganChi · #**990** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 4:33 PM**

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Dec 28

Testing Testing

Bro the best pic of 2018

lakeshoredrive · #**991** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 4:37 PM**

Bye bye parking lot!

maru2501 · #**992** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 5:30 PM**

I think I see a banana behind the hydrant there

marothisu · #**993** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 6:19 PM**

I found the permit they filed under the address 23 W Chicago Ave, which is still pending of course:

" ***DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES*** FOUNDATION AND FOUR BASEMENT LEVELS PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED 77 STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWER, A 50 STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWER (TOTAL 826 DWELLING UNITS) AND 10 STORY PODIUM WITH 4 BASEMENT LEVELS THAT INCLUDE 865 PARKING SPACES; ALL A"

the urban politician · #**994** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 6:41 PM**

I'm getting my banana costume ready....

Zapatan · #**995** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 6:56 PM**

BVictor1 · #**996** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 7:04 PM**

If we can squeeze this last project out of this boom, I'll be satisfied.

BonoboZill4 · #**997** Posted **Dec 30, 2018, 7:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

If we can squeeze this last project out of this boom, I'll be satisfied.

My body is ready

Zapatan · #**998** Posted **Dec 31, 2018, 12:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

If we can squeeze this last project out of this boom, I'll be satisfied.

Why just this one?

Who says it's over?

Hourstrooper · #**999** Posted **Dec 31, 2018, 3:09 AM**

The boom is far from over!!!! we have plenty of work coming up at my company still have a solid 2 years left on this thing. this correlates with all the new office towers on the way will only increase demand for residential!

Bombardier · #**1000** Posted **Dec 31, 2018, 1:51 PM**

^I tend to agree with your 2 year prediction. Construction is a lagging indicator of the economy, so it will take some time to burn backlog off even when the overall economy cools. Some notable projects that are planned to break ground in the new year in addition to One Chicago Square:
- A condominium at the former Children's Hospital site in Lincoln Park
- An apartment building at the corner of Cermak and Wabash
- An apartment tower at 725 W Randolph
- A new ambulatory building for Rush Medical Center
- An office building at 330 N Green Street
- Two apartment towers at parcels JK and L in Lakeshore East
- An apartment tower at 210 N Stetson (former parcel of the never-built Mandarin Oriental)

This is not to mention the less noticeable or sexy, but significant work beginning at O'Hare that will progress for the next decade.

It is good to temper expectations, but I think 2 years is a good guess.