Chicago's Proposed Super-Tall Tower: The Race to Build Even Taller

in news •  7 years ago 

Chicago Tribune Tower .jpg

An ambitious re-development of the Tribune building is in the works, according to the Chicago Tribune. Developers have proposed a 96-story building on the Tribune site. At 1,422 feet tall, the building will be Chicago’s second-tallest skyscraper. The Trump Tower currently holds that distinction.

The new tower will be only 29 feet shorter than the Willis Tower, Chicago’s current height-champ.

The project would feature 700 luxury condos. The new condos will be among the most expensive in Chicago. They will compete directly with the under-construction Vista Tower (1,191 feet tall). Critics wonder if the Chicago market can support multiple, high-end developments.

The development will also feature more than 200 five-star hotel rooms. The hotelier has not yet been identified.

The project is currently called the Tribune Tower. The name will change once the Tribune newspaper moves to a different location. The current building - first built in 1925 - will undergo significant renovations. The adjoining 96-story tower will be built on a parking lot.

The Tribune Tower will cost at least $1 billion.

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

wow.....looks amaizing