Waterview Tower (center)

Dead by Design #1: Waterview Tower in The Loop

Chicago’s formative architectural history is not always visible if one were to walk around. Much like the city’s dozens of demolished high rises (more on that later), the never-built can also influence the realm of architecture despite lacking a physical presence. That is why every Sunday leading up to Halloween, YIMBY will cover a cancelled tower of increasing height, what lead to its demise, and what it might have looked like on the skyline. The model screenshots will retain previous weeks’ towers, though they will not be carried over to standard posts.

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Initial Details Revealed For Two Developments Near The Pullman National Monument

Initial details have been revealed for two new developments near the recently opened Pullman National Monument in Pullman. While we do not know the formal address for each, the first will be a hotel located just north of the intersection of E 111th Street and S Doty Avenue, with the other being a grocery store at the corner of E 130th Street and S Eberhart Avenue. Both of these will be replacing empty lots and are led by different developers, bringing much needed services to the quickly growing area.

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New Permits Issued for 4728 S Wabash Avenue in Grand Boulevard

A permit was approved early this week for a new three-story residential building at 4728 S Wabash Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The owner is listed as Cozi Developments LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield two total dwelling units with an open rear staircase as well as a rear concrete patio. The project will also feature a three-vehicle parking pad at the rear. The lot is currently vacant.

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4600 N Marine Drive. Rendering by VDTA

Groundbreaking Imminent For Residential Development At 4600 N Marine Drive In Uptown

Initial permits have been approved for a residential development at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown. Located on the intersection with W Wilson Avenue in front of Montrose Beach, the project replaces a surface parking lot previously owned by Weiss Memorial Hospital. Developer Lincoln Property Company is behind the proposal along with architecture firm Valerio Dewalt Train on the design.

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