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Final Touches Remain for The Chicago River Section of Navy Pier Flyover

7:30 am on May 3, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Finishing touches are underway for Navy Pier Flyover, a one-third mile long elevated path meant to improve pedestrian and bike access around the mouth of the Chicago River. Commissioned by the Chicago Department of Transportation, the $64 million infrastructure project has been divided into three stages. The two already-completed stages connect the river to Ohio Street Beach, while the remaining third phase will integrate with Outer Drive Bridge.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

Renderings Revealed for RIU Plaza Hotel Chicago at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville

7:45 am on April 12, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed for the proposed RIU Plaza Hotel Chicago at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville. Vacant for more than ten years, the project site is an infill site off of N Michigan Avenue. The midblock location is bound by two adjacent buildings spanning the block between N Michigan Avenue and N St. Clair Street. The Prime Group is the developer behind the proposal.

Navy Pier Flyover converging with DuSable Bridge

Bridge Portion of Navy Pier Flyover Now Partially Open

7:30 am on February 10, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Current photos show the recent partial opening of the Navy Pier Flyover‘s bridge section, located at the mouth of the Chicago River.

Approved 400 N Lake Shore Drive Development Breaks Into Top 5 in Chicago’s Tallest Developments Countdown

7:45 am on December 27, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The approved two-tower development at 400 N Lake Shore Drive breaks into the top five in Chicago’s tallest developments countdown. Located on the former Chicago Spire site, the lot is bound by the Chicago River to the south and Lake Shore Drive to the east. Both the Zoning Committee and Chicago City Council have approved the updated plans for the project at 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville, allowing it to move forward. Related Midwest is developing 400 N Lake Shore Drive.

Navy Pier Flyover Nearing Finish Line Along the Chicago River

7:30 am on November 30, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Work is nearing completion for the third and final stretch of Navy Pier Flyover, a 1,750-foot-long elevated bikeway/walkway that replaces a portion of the Lakefront trail near the namesake pier. Planned by the Department of Transportation, the project will reconcile the paths to the north and the south, previously encumbered by uneven terrain and water.

Third and Final Portion of Navy Pier Flyover Nears Completion

7:30 am on September 25, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Recent photos show construction nearing completion for the final section of the Navy Pier Flyover, an above-grade portion of the Lakefront Trail that stretches close to third of a mile in length. Due to its staggered development timeline, the project currently serves cyclists and pedestrians via its completed first two phases, while the third phase alongside Outer Drive Bridge is still under construction.

SOM’s Two-Tower Development Approved for 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville

7:45 am on September 4, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

Both the Zoning Ordinance Administration and City Council have approved the updated plans for a new development at 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville allowing the project to move forward. The newest proposal comes after multiple years of negotiations between the developer Related Midwest and city officials.

Shot of Michigan Avenue and The Loop, facing West

How 80s Classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Showcases Chicago’s 35-Year Transformation

8:00 am on August 15, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Today, YIMBY shows the evolution of Chicago’s skyline through an unlikely pairing: Ferris Bueller and Google Earth. We have three shots from Paramount Picture’s iconic 1986 coming-of-age film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, which we then compare to photos of the city from the same angle today.

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