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edsg25 · September 1st, 2007, 12:30 PM

I do wonder how much open land will be kept to keep the incredible sight lines of Wolf Point open. Obviously the point itself will be parkland/terrace.

This location needs a spectacular interplay between land and water...perhaps something unusual for the Chicago River...a step down type of set up that would actually take a pedestrian to water level.

BVictor1 · September 1st, 2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by edsg25

if they were to give an award out for the "worst place in the nation to have a parking lot", I think we have a winner.

You gotta feel that having a parking lot in that location is basically a crime.

Yes and no. Having a parking lot on the property for this amount of time preserved the land for this future development

edsg25 · September 2nd, 2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

Yes and no. Having a parking lot on the property for this amount of time preserved the land for this future development

very good point!!!

globill · September 2nd, 2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by edsg25

I do wonder how much open land will be kept to keep the incredible sight lines of Wolf Point open. Obviously the point itself will be parkland/terrace.

This location needs a spectacular interplay between land and water...perhaps something unusual for the Chicago River...a step down type of set up that would actually take a pedestrian to water level.

Maybe they should build a Ganges-like staircase right into the river and Chicagoans could baptise themselves with the holy water of the mighty Chicago River....

Steely Dan · September 6th, 2007, 03:40 PM

if you don't want to discuss the wolf point proposal, please don't post in this thread.

The Urban Politician · September 6th, 2007, 03:57 PM

ricardo · September 7th, 2007, 01:20 PM

When do we find get to see some pictures of these buildings?

Steely Dan · September 7th, 2007, 04:09 PM

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When do we find get to see some pictures of these buildings?

whenever they are released to the public, could be 3 weeks, 3 months, 3 years, no one really knows except those on the project development team.

Chicagophotoshop · September 7th, 2007, 04:23 PM

northsider posted this in his own thread. perfect view of wolfs point

Chicagophotoshop · September 7th, 2007, 04:23 PM

not very big for 3 tall ass buildings

CHIsentinel · September 7th, 2007, 05:56 PM

it's do-able; the towers could potentially be thin but I guess we'll just have to wait and see until the renderings come out.

Catmendue2 · September 7th, 2007, 07:59 PM

Everytime the SUN-Times find a home they get booted.

cheeps · September 10th, 2007, 05:49 PM

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Everytime the SUN-Times find a home they get booted.

Dude, I don't think they're thinking about tearing the Holiday Inn.

Steely Dan · September 10th, 2007, 06:49 PM

^ correct. the apparel center (holiday inn/sun-times building) is not slated to be demolished as a part of this proposal. the new buildings in this project would merely help to block the apparel center, not replace it.

edsg25 · September 10th, 2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

^ correct. the apparel center (holiday inn/sun-times building) is not slated to be demolished as a part of this proposal. the new buildings in this project would merely help to block the apparel center, not replace it.

has there been any mention of possibly retrofitting the exterior of the Apparel Mart? Such medicority doesn't seem to belong with what will no doubt be high class architecture.

ardecila · September 10th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Any proposal with 2 or 3 towers will block the vantage of the Apparel Center simply because of the site geometry. You'll only be able to see a sliver of it from Wacker, between the new buildings and the Mart.

Way I see it, the Apparel Center is fine, so long as nobody sees it.

edsg25 · September 11th, 2007, 12:16 AM

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Any proposal with 2 or 3 towers will block the vantage of the Apparel Center simply because of the site geometry. You'll only be able to see a sliver of it from Wacker, between the new buildings and the Mart.

Way I see it, the Apparel Center is fine, so long as nobody sees it.

please provide the giant size blanket to drape over it. it is a monstrosity. if you ever take the architectural boat tour, they go to great lengths to differentiate the age of looking out at the Chicago River as a sewer in your back yard and the age of making the riverfront a showcase for architecutre. Apparel/Holiday Inn is clearly a part of the earlier era.

Steely Dan · September 11th, 2007, 12:24 AM

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Apparel/Holiday Inn is clearly a part of the earlier era.

along with the atrocious east bank club which is an even bigger crime against architecture in my opinion.

edsg25 · September 11th, 2007, 01:20 AM

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along with the atrocious east bank club which is an even bigger crime against architecture in my opinion.

you need to resurrect ronnie reagan so he can tell da mayor: "Mr. Daley, tear down this wall!"

Chitowner245 · September 11th, 2007, 01:34 AM

I've blocked east bank club from my mind. Thanks for making me remember it again.

September 6th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#65
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Catmendue2 City Beautiful Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 54 Likes (Received): 0	Sun-times Everytime the SUN-Times find a home they get booted.

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edsg25 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,399 Likes (Received): 0	I do wonder how much open land will be kept to keep the incredible sight lines of Wolf Point open. Obviously the point itself will be parkland/terrace. This location needs a spectacular interplay between land and water...perhaps something unusual for the Chicago River...a step down type of set up that would actually take a pedestrian to water level.

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CHIsentinel padisha emperor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 268 Likes (Received): 0	it's do-able; the towers could potentially be thin but I guess we'll just have to wait and see until the renderings come out.

September 10th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#74
Steely Dan facist lord of the cosmos Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: old style city Posts: 2,598 Likes (Received): 5	^ correct. the apparel center (holiday inn/sun-times building) is not slated to be demolished as a part of this proposal. the new buildings in this project would merely help to block the apparel center, not replace it. __________________ "I wish they'd hurry up and just destroy humanity already........... it's the waiting that I can't stand" - Philip J. Fry

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ardecila Jack-Of-All-Trades Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans/Chicago Posts: 1,392 Likes (Received): 0	Any proposal with 2 or 3 towers will block the vantage of the Apparel Center simply because of the site geometry. You'll only be able to see a sliver of it from Wacker, between the new buildings and the Mart. Way I see it, the Apparel Center is fine, so long as nobody sees it.

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Chitowner245 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Paradise Posts: 278 Likes (Received): 0	I've blocked east bank club from my mind. Thanks for making me remember it again.

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