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BVictor1 · January 2nd, 2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by geoff_diamond

I'll probably be berated for saying this, but, I wouldn't mind seeing something replace General Growth's building on the west side of N/S Wacker (I think it's at Washington?).

Why would you be berated? That building is a piece of shit. It's the Sun-Times Building baby sister. It needs to go. That site is pretty narrow and I can't see them building a skinny office tower on the site. It's a good place for a marrow residential tower.

Latoso · January 2nd, 2006, 12:54 AM

Death to General Growth's building. With a name like general growth you'd think they'd opt for something taller.

The Urban Politician · January 2nd, 2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff_diamond

I'll probably be berated for saying this, but, I wouldn't mind seeing something replace General Growth's building on the west side of N/S Wacker (I think it's at Washington?).

^In an article in the Tribune/Sun-Times whatever a few months ago they were asked if there were plans to redevelop their HQ building and they said "no"

geoff_diamond · January 2nd, 2006, 06:19 PM

Yeah, I remember that article... it made me shudder. Well, if some developer with deep enough pockets wants their land badly enough, General Growth will start singing a different tune.

forumly_chgoman · January 2nd, 2006, 06:20 PM

Yeah that building just sucks and totally screws up that portion of the wacker street scape....it should be condemned by our emperor and torn down and replaced by a 70-80 story tower

BVictor1 · January 4th, 2006, 03:25 AM

Well, I was on my way home and taking Chicago Shawn the the EL about 30 minutes ago and we saw probably one of the most exciting fucking things of our lives. I decided to drive past the Waterview Tower site, you know, for shits and giggles. Low and behold there was some activity. CDOT was blocking off one lane of eastbound Wacker. There were also several Teng officials that we got a chance to chat with. Also, a scaffolding crew was on site beginning the process of erecting overhead barricades. I swear I almost busted one. I took a few shots and I wasn't going to post this until tomorrow, but I couldn't help myself.

Scaffolding materials

Those weren't there yesterday.

Beginning to erect the scaffolding.

New sign erected by CDOT stating no right turns on Clark. The blur is the CDOT truck pulling away.

I'm sure that Shawn will be posting his shots too.

spyguy · January 4th, 2006, 03:36 AM

The excitement has only begun!

edsg25 · January 4th, 2006, 03:48 AM

so the port-o-toillets prove our concerns over the delays were just a bunch of crap?

ChicagoLover · January 4th, 2006, 05:47 AM

BVictor -- any idea what their sales figures are right now? Has it changed at all?

ChicagoLover · January 4th, 2006, 05:52 AM

BVictor -- any idea what their sales figures are right now? Has it changed at all?

Azn_chi_boi · January 4th, 2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyguy

The excitement has only begun!

I'm already to excited...

Chi_Coruscant · January 4th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Am I alone in thinking that the demo guys are preparing for SSC's tailgate party?

BVictor1 · January 4th, 2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoLover

BVictor -- any idea what their sales figures are right now? Has it changed at all?

I don't know, I will be getting that figure on Friday.

I just passed the site 10 minutes ago, and there are 2 excavators on site. They've already dug a hole. I took a few shots. I will have to post them later. Things are moving forward.

The Urban Politician · January 5th, 2006, 04:32 AM

When caisson drilling begins, I will party my ass off

Chicago Shawn · January 5th, 2006, 07:13 AM

Yesterday...

Scaffolding goes up....

Today...

I was so happy that I could just shit when I saw these tinker toys

A reminder of whats to come....

^Insert here

^

Now, who's excited? I know I am!

spyguy · January 5th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Me...

forumly_chgoman · January 5th, 2006, 09:18 AM

I have forgotten when is construction supposed to be completed?

Azn_chi_boi · January 5th, 2006, 03:37 PM

I believe 2008, probably beat the Trump tower to 1048 feet in the mid 2008.

chi-arch · January 5th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoLover

BVictor -- any idea what their sales figures are right now? Has it changed at all?

The letter I received from the sales office yesterday, with the ceremonial goundbreaking happening on 1/31, stated that the condo sales are at 60% and the hotel condo sales are moving along well (whatever that means). Champaign on the 31st!

araman0 · January 5th, 2006, 07:10 PM

Congradulations guys! What an exciting time to be living in Chicago.

January 2nd, 2006, 12:54 AM	#62
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January 2nd, 2006, 06:19 PM	#64
geoff_diamond Live from the Loop Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,578 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah, I remember that article... it made me shudder. Well, if some developer with deep enough pockets wants their land badly enough, General Growth will start singing a different tune.

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forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah that building just sucks and totally screws up that portion of the wacker street scape....it should be condemned by our emperor and torn down and replaced by a 70-80 story tower

January 4th, 2006, 03:25 AM	#66
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	Well, I was on my way home and taking Chicago Shawn the the EL about 30 minutes ago and we saw probably one of the most exciting fucking things of our lives. I decided to drive past the Waterview Tower site, you know, for shits and giggles. Low and behold there was some activity. CDOT was blocking off one lane of eastbound Wacker. There were also several Teng officials that we got a chance to chat with. Also, a scaffolding crew was on site beginning the process of erecting overhead barricades. I swear I almost busted one. I took a few shots and I wasn't going to post this until tomorrow, but I couldn't help myself. Scaffolding materials Those weren't there yesterday. Beginning to erect the scaffolding. New sign erected by CDOT stating no right turns on Clark. The blur is the CDOT truck pulling away. I'm sure that Shawn will be posting his shots too.

January 4th, 2006, 03:36 AM	#67
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 6	The excitement has only begun!

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Chicago Shawn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 361 Likes (Received): 0	Yesterday... Scaffolding goes up.... Today... I was so happy that I could just shit when I saw these tinker toys A reminder of whats to come.... ^Insert here ^ Now, who's excited? I know I am!

January 5th, 2006, 07:29 AM	#76
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 6	Me...

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