The tower crane has been planted for construction of the first phase of The 1901 Project on the Near West Side. The west parking facility that McHugh (Construction) and McHugh (Concrete) are building now is the first structure of the megadevelopment from Bulls and Blackhawks ownership. They got permission to begin work in March when the caisson permit was issued; those were well underway when they broke ground on the development in June.
Most of the work ongoing now remains at street level and below grade. In fact, that single section of Liebherr tower crane is the only sign of verticality so far. There’s still some demo work happening, and crews are keeping access off Damen Avenue open to the loading area that lies beneath the United Center. The full building permit was issued on June 3, allowing the construction team to build to completion.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
It appears a big change may be coming to the west garage. A pending permit in the Chicago Data Portal indicates the rooftop park will be replaced by another parking level. There’s more, as you can see for yourself from the permit language:
DDS 2019 CBC. REVISION TO PERMIT #101075068 TO UPDATE THE FOLLOWING: REVISED TO REMOVE ROOFTOP PARK AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, REPLACED ROOFTOP PARK WITH PARKING ON LEVEL 3, ADDED PARKABLE RAMP FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3, ADDED CURB CUT ON MADISON ST, REVISED PARKING LAYOUT AT ALL LEVELS, ADD PARKING GARAGE CORE ON EAST SIDE, REVISED ELEVATOR CORE SIZE AND LOCATIONS, EXTERIOR WALL TYPES, LAYOUT OF TRASH AND RECYCLE ROOMS, ADDED TRASH CHUTE VENT TO ROOF, REMOVED WEDGE BARRIERS AT TOP OF LOADING RAMP, REVISED STORMWATER STRATEGY, REVISED MEP SYSTEMS, REVISED ELECTRICAL, TECH ROOM LAYOUTS, AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LANDSCAPE DETAILS AS PER PLANS. OCCUPANCY GROUPS A-2, A-3, A-4, B, S-1, AND S-2. TYPE 1-A CONSTRUCTION.
This rendering by RIOS shows the rooftop park that may no longer be in play. See the permit language above.
The second portion of this phase is the 6,000-seat music venue just south of the garage construction site, and it got its own caisson permit on June 2. There isn’t much for spectators to watch there yet, as work is still being done at grade level, but caisson work is complete.
The construction site of the music hall.
Winter rendering of The 1901 Project’s music hall by RIOS
Both the garage and music hall have anticipated opening dates in 2028.
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The most obvious bait and switch of all time, ladies and gentlemen
So much for ‘contributing to the neighborhood.’
As one of the longstanding members of the Friends of The Parking Lots, I am so happy to see this plan revision! Not only is it keeping in character with the surroundings, but matches the recent historical character. Bravo! Brava!
Disappointing, why even build the music hall when it’s prime real estate for another parking garage
Can’t believe lying like this is still something people do.
despicable