Tribune East Tower. Rendering by Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture

Approved Tribune East Tower at 421 N Michigan Avenue Is Chicago’s Tallest Development

The Tribune East Tower, the recently approved supertall expected to rise 1,422 feet, takes the number one spot in YIMBY’s countdown as Chicago’s tallest development. Poised to become Chicago’s second tallest building, Tribune East is part of the Tribune Tower redevelopment project, which includes the conversion of the original Tribune Tower into 162 condominium units. Developers CIM Group and Golub & Company are leading the development of the $700 million structure that will replace a surface parking lot originally used by Chicago Tribune employees.

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Elm 551 at Parkside

Elm 551 Receives Additional Facade Treatment in Near North Side

The residential complex known as Elm 551 is nearing exterior completion at 551 W Elm Street in Near North Side. Developed by Holsten Real Estate, the project comprises of a seven-story residential building, as well as a pair of three-story townhome buildings. The mixed-income development will house 102 units and is part of a larger redevelopment scheme known as Parkside of Old Town.

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