Subject: Re: West Loop Development Plans
From: Tom Kikta (tkikta@legat.com)
Date: Mon Jul 10 2006 - 18:13:01 CDT
The addresses given are along the north side of Jackson, just west of Union Park Lounge (the parking lot across from Helix). The original letter indicated that the Owner/Developer wants to put up 3 or 4 3-story condos (probably similar to what is going up on the northeast corner of Throop and Jackson). 3-story condos aren't a big deal to me, but my main concern is that the change in zoning will allow more than just 3 stories...like the "high rise" planned for the other side of the alley.
Thomas C. Kikta, AIA
Legat Architects
tkikta@legat.com
>>> ringger@sbcglobal.net 7/10/2006 5:56:20 PM >>>
So this re-zoning doesn't have anything to do with the developer who wants to build a high rise next door? The letter mentioned the address of 1238-1248 W. Jackson...changing the zone from M1-3 to B2-3. I had heard Redford was in town looking at the Fannie May building but isn't that in the 1000-1100 block of Jackson?
I will not know until tomorrow if I can go to the meeting so whomever can make it to the meeting, let's try keep everyone informed via email.
Joy
Tom Kikta <tkikta@legat.com> wrote:
Chris:
I read that in Crains on Sunday, as well. I thought it was pretty cool...Although, as an architect, I hope they don't just tear the building down and put up something ugly (there's a lot of that going on in the West Loop). The old building has some nice detailing, and it fits the neighborhood. I would think they could work with the structure as it is.
Plus, it would be nice to have Mr. Redford show his face around the City once in awhile.
Thomas C. Kikta, AIA
Legat Architects
tkikta@legat.com
>>> christian.a.lattimer@jpmchase.com 7/10/2006 4:15:01 PM >>>
From Crain's Chicago Business:
http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?article_id=26075&bt=sundance&arc=n&searchType=all
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