YIMBY has a snapshot of what Chicago could look like ten years from now, based on a list of developments at different stages. Several of the projects are much more plausible and already underway, whereas others are still conceptual.
Annotated rendering of Chicago in 2030. Created by Jack Crawford (aka ‘Skyy’ on Skyscraperpage.com)
The rendered projects from left to right are:
- The 78 Development
- Status: Prep
- Height: ~950′ Max
- Completion: ~2030-2040
- Developer: Related Midwest
- Wolf Point South
- Status: Prep
- Height: 813′
- Completion: 2023
- Developer: Hines Interests
- NEMA Phase Two
- Status: Proposed
- Height: 900’+
- Completion: Unknown
- Developer: Crescent Heights
- 1000M
- Status: Under Construction
- Height: 832′
- Completion: 2022
- Developer: South Michigan Equities LLC
- Thompson Center Redevelopment
- Status: Conceptual
- Height: 1,700′
- Completion: Unknown
- Developer: Unknown
- One Chicago Square
- Status: Under Construction
- Height: 971′ Max
- Completion: 2022
- Developer: JDL
- Tribune East
- Status: Approved
- Height: 1,422′
- Completion: 2025
- Developers: CIM Group and Golub & Company
- Parcel ‘I’
- Status: Proposed
- Height: 950′
- Completion: Unknown
- Developers: LendLease and Magellan
- 400 N Lake Shore Drive
- Status: Approved
- Height: 875′ Max
- Completion: Unknown
- Developer: Related Midwest
It is unlikely that this exact list will come to fruition, but while it is always possible some projects could be scaled back or cancelled, new ones of varying scope will likely be added. Additionally, the above rendering represents just a sample of the total Chicago-area developments that are under construction, planned, or in the pipeline.
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These renders look great. Hope the projects come into fruition.
Thank you Wesley! Definitely some exciting projects
What is Nema Phase 2? Is that real? I thought Nema tower was originally a 2-tower design but was scaled back to just 1 tower.
Hi Nicholas, last we heard it was a stale proposal with no near-term plans, but one that was not outright cancelled. It is also zoned for 1,540 units total for the two sites. This is a reference article from Curbed in November last year where Phase 2 is mentioned briefly: https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/11/6/20938157/nema-chicago-photos-amenities-rafael-vinoly