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[iloveclassicrock7]

This is about to get big!


http://www.suntimes.com/12408740-417...rman-says.html

Wolf Point plan could include 80-story building, alderman says
BY DAVID ROEDER Business Reporter droeder@suntimes.com May 8, 2012 9:16PM



thanks to Chi Coruscant from SSP for finding this.

[NittanyBLUE2002]

Sun-Times: Wolf Point plan could include 80-story building, alderman says (corrected link)

Crain's Chicago: Wolf Point developers revamp plan, gird for battle

[james5]

oops

[3521usa]

Two totally different projects. River Point is across the river from Wolf Point. They are both Hines developments though.

[james5]

Originally Posted by 3521usa

Two totally different projects. River Point is across the river from Wolf Point. They are both Hines developments though.

Well I did make that disclaimer at the end. Are both pieces of land owned by the Kennedy's also?

[3521usa]

No, just Wolf Point.

[stevevance]

There's a public meeting about this development, from Alderman Reilly's newsletter:

WHAT: 350 North Orleans (former Wolf Point site) Development Project

WHO: Hosted by Alderman Brendan Reilly, the River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Fulton River District Association (FRDA)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 29th at 5:30 P.M.

WHERE: Holiday Inn, 350 West Mart Center Drive – Wolf Point Ballroom

The Applicant (Hines) has submitted a proposal for the development of three towers at this site, with Site “A” (West Tower) proposed as a residential, 525 foot tall structure containing 510 units and 200 parking stalls; Site “B” (South Tower) proposed as a 900 foot tall, mixed use structure containing 600 units and 885 parking stalls; and Site “C” (East Tower) proposed as a 750 foot tall, mixed use structure containing 200 parking stalls.

[iloveclassicrock7]

Originally Posted by stevevance

There's a public meeting about this development, from Alderman Reilly's newsletter:

WHAT: 350 North Orleans (former Wolf Point site) Development Project

WHO: Hosted by Alderman Brendan Reilly, the River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Fulton River District Association (FRDA)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 29th at 5:30 P.M.

WHERE: Holiday Inn, 350 West Mart Center Drive – Wolf Point Ballroom

The Applicant (Hines) has submitted a proposal for the development of three towers at this site, with Site “A” (West Tower) proposed as a residential, 525 foot tall structure containing 510 units and 200 parking stalls; Site “B” (South Tower) proposed as a 900 foot tall, mixed use structure containing 600 units and 885 parking stalls; and Site “C” (East Tower) proposed as a 750 foot tall, mixed use structure containing 200 parking stalls.

We should get some renders on May 29th, hopefully Cesar Pelli has a real Chicago gem planned.

[jimbojoe45]

http://www.suntimes.com/12851981-761...anal-site.html

New article with renderings!

[iloveclassicrock7]

The main tower is 950 ft or 290 meters. The office towers are being designed by Pelli. The apartment tower is being designed by BKL

[iloveclassicrock7]

[BVictor1]

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Reminds me of early images of the Trump Tower river-walk proposal.











My personal opinion on this project is that it has potential. One of my biggest complaints is that 3 towers seem a little cluttered. Personally I'd rather see 2 taller towers over 3. It would allow for even more open space, sight corridors and create a greater punctuation on the skyline. I know the process is still early, but currently the towers seem flat and a little boring.

It was mentioned that over the years about 5,000 sq. ft. of developable land along the river has been lost to erosion.

Over 900' of river-walk will be constructed.

Phase I could possible begin in late 2012 and be completed in the fall of 2014.

Phase II could be build from 2016 and wrap up around 2018

Phase III could be completed around 2020.

Build lobbies will be tucked in and useable floor space begins about 90' up. They said this was to allow for a feel of openness.

They are planning to file the PD 05/20/12

The project will cost roughly $1,000,000,000 and generate about $40,000,000 in property tax revenue.

[chrome13]

I think the renders look nice, and it will likely look even better once completed. Hopefully the design will improve upon further revisions.

Most importantly, I hope this gets built just to spite the selfish jackasses who thought buying a condo across the river gave them any priviledges into how this property gets developed.

If these guys really want to preserve their view, they should pool their money and buy the site from the Kennedy's. If they don't have enough money to do that, tough luck. Enjoy the riverwalk.

[yosisays]

Butler, are you working on the project? (p.s. - it's wickedestcity)

[Four32Oh1]

Originally Posted by chrome13

I think the renders look nice, and it will likely look even better once completed. Hopefully the design will improve upon further revisions.

Most importantly, I hope this gets built just to spite the selfish jackasses who thought buying a condo across the river gave them any priviledges into how this property gets developed.

If these guys really want to preserve their view, they should pool their money and buy the site from the Kennedy's. If they don't have enough money to do that, tough luck. Enjoy the riverwalk.

I feel no sympathy for someone who buys a condo with a view dependent on a surface parking lot owned by the Kennedy family not being developed (riverfront property at that). Especially when (IIRC) there have been plans for a development here for quite some time, but they were put on hold because of the economy.

[CHI-SKY21]

I would love to see a mock up of what the split in the river will look like with the 3 new projects announced for that spot.

[iloveclassicrock7]

Originally Posted by CHI-SKY21

I would love to see a mock up of what the split in the river will look like with the 3 new projects announced for that spot.

I will get on this, I have a picture that could work, but it is a bit small. If someone could get me a better picture that shows Wolf Point, River Point, and 111 Wacker that would be great.

[iloveclassicrock7]

Originally Posted by CHI-SKY21

I would love to see a mock up of what the split in the river will look like with the 3 new projects announced for that spot.

Here you go

[iloveclassicrock7]

Actually, turns out there is a render of 111 Wacker that I was able to edit

[netgeek77]

Is a new wave of building boom going on in Chicago?