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The Reed’s Core Rises above Grade at Southbank Megadevelopment

7:45 am on October 24, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Since YIMBY’s last site prep update in early September, work on ‘The Reed‘ has made significant progress, with its core having now risen substantially above grade. Situated as 234 W Polk Street in South Loop, the 41-story residential building is being developed by Lendlease, and is the second installation in a seven-acre, four-building development known as Southbank. The first to be complete in this larger plan was The Cooper, located directly east and completed in 2018.

166 N Aberdeen Street Breaks Ground in Fulton Market District

7:45 am on October 18, 2021 By Jack Crawford

With an official groundbreaking ceremony having taken place earlier this month, construction is now underway for a new 21-story mixed-use development at Fulton Market District‘s 166 N Aberdeen Street. This 220-foot-tall edifice planned by MCZ Development will provide 224 apartments atop ground-level retail. There will also be 70 off-street parking spaces and 50 bike spaces included in a ground-level garage. The new construction will replace the now-demolished Fabbri Sausage Factory, and will serve as the second phase of a two-building masterplan. The first stage of this plan was a shorter 11-story mixed-use building that lies directly across Aberdeen and was completed in 2018.

Caisson Permit Issued for 21-Story Tower at 166 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market

7:45 am on September 29, 2021 By Jack Crawford

A caisson permit has now been approved for Fulton Market District‘s 166 N Aberdeen Street, where MCZ Development has planned a new 21-story mixed-use building.

A Peek Inside The Lobby and Rooftop Area of 800 Fulton in West Loop

7:45 am on September 22, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Last week, Chicago YIMBY had the opportunity to step inside 800 Fulton, a 19-story office and retail building that recently completed construction in West Loop‘s Fulton Market District. Developed by Thor Equities alongside joint venture partner QuadReal, the 300-foot monolith at 800 W Fulton Market spans nearly half a million square feet, offering tenants column-free layouts, private terraces, and 13-foot floor spans. The lower three levels offer 35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Chicago YIMBY Checks in on Southbank’s The Reed at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop

7:45 am on September 5, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Since Chicago YIMBY’s last update on Lendlease’s “The Reed,” a planned 41-story residential tower at 234 W Polk Street in South Loop, various new developments have taken place. Fencing and additional equipment, including a crane, are now on site, while staging areas and an access road have been built out.

Cascade Apartments and Cascade Park Open in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on August 7, 2021 By Jack Crawford

This week, the 37-story apartment tower known as Cascade and the adjacent Cascade Park both officially opened in Chicago’s Lakeshore Eastc neighborhood. Lendlease and Magellan have co-developed the overall project, which includes Cascade tower, a taller 47-story condominium tower known as Cirrus, and the public Cascade Park located at the foot of the towers.

Landscaping at Cascade Park Wraps in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on July 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Work on the new 0.8-acre Cascade Park is wrapping up as part of Lendlease and Magellan Development Group‘s Cirrus & Cascade masterplan in Lakeshore East. While the park is to be privately owned and maintained, it will be open to both residents and the public. The park slopes downward from west to east, connecting the elevated N Harbor Drive to the lower lakefront level.

Interior and Landscaping Work Wraps Up at 800 W Fulton Market in the West Loop

7:45 am on June 27, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Final interior and landscaping work is underway at the 19-story 800 W Fulton Market, aka 800 Fulton, one of Fulton Market‘s most distinctive new office blocks. Thor Equities has developed the nearly half million-square-foot edifice alongside joint venture partner QuadReal.

Foundation Work Begins for The Reed in South Loop

7:45 am on May 15, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Caisson work has kicked off for The Reed, a 41-story residential tower along the river in South Loop. Situated at 234 W Polk Street, the 447-foot-tall structure serves as the second phase of a larger five-building development by Lendlease known as Southbank. This masterplan was formerly occupied by a large grass parcel that had long been vacant. Underneath this land were a series of freight tunnels that have undergone a sealing process over the past few months, thereby allowing The Reed to proceed.

Cirrus + Cascade. Rendering by bKL Architecture LLC

Final Cladding and Landscaping Underway for Lakeshore East’s Cirrus & Cascade

7:45 am on May 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is nearing completion for Cirrus and Cascade, two residential towers rising at 211 N Harbor Drive and 455 E Waterside Drive, respectively, in Lakeshore East. Developers Magellan and Lendlease have co-planned the project, which occupies Parcels J, K, and L within the original Lakeshore East masterplan.

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