Wed 25 Apr 2007
There will be a New Eastside Association of Residents (NEAR) on May 1st at 222 N. Columbus Dr.
Present will be Brendan Reilly, Alderman-elect of the 42nd Ward as well as the Executive Director of the Loop Alliance Ty Tabing.
Other presenters will talk about Grant Park and Daley Bicentennial Plaza summer programs as well as city-wide summer programs and events.
More information — http://forums.new-eastside.com/index.php/topic,110.0.html
Tue 24 Apr 2007
“Today’s luxury is tomorrow’s standard. When we first put washers and dryers in rental units 12 years ago, that was considered a luxury. Now it’s [simply] expected,” said James R. Loewenberg, AIA, co-chief executive officer of Chicago-based Magellan Development Group, LLC. Regarding the competitive nature of leasing and selling units, Loewenberg said, “You have one quick chance [to impress and capture their attention] before they walk out. You really only have a half hour to convince them you have the best product before they go down the street to see what the competition has to offer.”
Read more at — http://www.multi-housingnews.com:80/multihousing/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003575154
Fri 20 Apr 2007
The Swisshotel expanding? You might wonder to where? According to an article in Digital50, into Lakeshore East. You might have wondered what will happen with the exact parcels between the Tides and Swisshotel (and the fire station), apparently Swisshotel is taking something, but the article does not say whether it is the space to the east or south.
From Digital50 - “Swissotel Chicago’s conference expansion will be in the Lakeshore East development, believed to be the largest parcel of downtown land under development in a major U.S. city. This $4 billion mixed-use development in the rapidly growing New East Side (sic)incorporates all the elements of a traditional city community”
More info - http://digital50.com/news/items/PR/2007/04/20/AQF025/swissotel-chicago-announces-expansion-plan.html
Wed 18 Apr 2007
Earth Day Celebration with ComEd and Exelon
This Saturday from 9 to 11 am volunteers are welcome to help mulch trees and cleaning Grant Park. Meet at Daley Bicennteniel Plaza.
“We will be mulching trees (by working with the Chicago Park District, we have worked to get 1000’s of trees planted in Grant Park, close to two thousand in the last year). We will also be picking up left-over winter litter and debris.”
More information - http://forums.new-eastside.com/index.php/topic,109.0.html
Sat 14 Apr 2007
From CoStar Group - “The $475 million tower is at 225 N. Columbus Drive in the Lakeshore East development, a $4 billion, 28-acre mixed-use campus. The tower will total about 1.9 million square feet, comprised of 263 luxury condominium units, 476 rental apartments, 210 hotel suites, and 42,000 square feet of office space and 37,000 square feet of retail space.”
It is interesting that the estimated date of first delivery is so removed from the final delivery date.
Read more at — http://www.costar.com/News/Article.aspx?id=B441D50EFAE078E722340BEAF1C887A2
Fri 13 Apr 2007
This month in the Economist’s Chicago City Briefing there are articles about the $12m political hiring settlement, Barack Obama’s endorsement of Dorothy Tillman of the 3rd Ward, Anthony Abbate a police officer from Chicago who is facing a charge of aggravated battery, and more on the Chicago Spire.
“Mr Calatrava has won both notoriety and critical acclaim for his designs, most of which have been built in Spain and Switzerland. His first American commission, also in the Midwest, was for the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavilion, which opened in 2001.”
Read more at — http://www.economist.com/cities/briefing.cfm?city_id=CHI
Sun 1 Apr 2007
I just heard about this yesterday, it started last Friday, March 30th and runs for two weeks - through Thursday April 12th.
“Navy Pier welcomes the arrival of Spring with two weeks of non-stop family fun and entertainment, featuring indoor rides, inflatable slides, interactive games, special entertainment and more inside the spectacular Crystal Gardens.”
Free Admission - $8 Wristband Purchase Required for Rides listed below.
It looks like a lot of them would be suitable for our 2-yr-old so we are thinking of taking her this afternoon.
For more information see http://www.navypier.com/cal_events/spring_fam_fun.html
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