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[techtim72]

I assume the press release wasn't real but a sample of what NU should publish. Correct? Seeing a bit of back and forth that looks like some think that the press release was published. GlideKat and Gladeskat are on the right track I suspect. This building is right on the shoreline and that is a whole lot different than all the other buildings everyone else is suggesting are comparable. I have no doubt that the Corps is involved. NU is likely pushing the limits on location of the building. Several months ago I checked with my contacts in the industry and the project at that time was in what is called "Design Development". Design Development is a phase of the architectural process where big bucks are being spent. So, I have no doubt that NU is working to advance the process. They may very well be running up against push back in permitting.
This post was edited on 2/27 5:18 PM by techtim72

 

[DocCatsFan]

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[IGNORE2]

Was anybody around when they decided to build the rec center that houses the pool? That can't be any more on the water - water actually hits the pool windows on a good N'easter. How long did that take to get done?

 

[mikewebb68]

If I recall correctly, a long, long time.

 

[xxjfgxx]

Take a look at McCormack Place if you want to see s large facility on the lakefront!

 

[LookGoodInPurple]

The guy securing the permits is the same guy who got the NCAA to approve the Wrigley Field football endzone.

 

[Gladeskat]

Originally posted by xxjfgxx:
Take a look at McCormack Place if you want to see s large facility on the lakefront!

There is also revetment all along the lake near McCormack Place, with protection to the north. That's not the case along north beach.

Nobody said it's impossible to build there. It just may need additional engineering than what's been shown in the architect's sketches to make it secure.

 

[Cat In The Cradle]

We are being too provincial in citing similar examples of waterfront buildings. Take a look at the entire city of Dubai, but especially the construction on its man-made, palm-shaped peninsula. The corrosive effects of salt water and sea tides more than make up for the absence of ice and cold weather. NU is not confronting any sort of engineering marvel.

 

[GlideCat]

Originally posted by Cat In The Cradle:
We are being too provincial in citing similar examples of waterfront buildings. Take a look at the entire city of Dubai, but especially the construction on its man-made, palm-shaped peninsula. The corrosive effects of salt water and sea tides more than make up for the absence of ice and cold weather. NU is not confronting any sort of engineering marvel.

I have worked in Dubai. I cannot put into words how different the permitting process is there. The primary developers are also the government leaders. It is an emirate so there are no checks or balances. If they want to build something, they just do. Private developers may not ever get something approved. Just because.

Since the conversation is about permitting timeframes this comparison is apples to space apes.