It's wild how many supertall skyscrapers are being built... BUT The really, truly exciting development, quite literally, is the massive building boom going on in West Loop and South Loop Oh and the OHare Renovation
I think Chicago is particularly well-poised for a revival, given its affordability (relative to other major US cities like LA, NYC, SF, etc.), and the vitality of its diverse job market. There's plenty of physical room to grow, particularly in the central areas of the city, which currently see the most population growth.
@@ArizonaWillful This is just me, but I love the cold. I'm originally from LA, and prefer places with distinct seasons (though truthfully, I could do without Summer entirely). One consideration is that climate change may render the winters milder, and may make life in the Sun Belt much more difficult than it currently is.
@@jacobbernard1393 I think if chicago goes threw with there city projects hopefully chicago can see population growth again chicago has the best skyline in the USA and the world the home the of skyscraper so breath taking
@@ArizonaWillful i rather take a cold winter in Chicago than an earthquake in Los Angeles. Chicago doesn't really have natural disasters like other cities.
3:18 Actually that project is called "Cirrus" which is a new multi building luxury apartment complex. Oh, and yes that building is actually being built now. They have a few floors layed down as of now. Edit: Actually one of the buildings is called Cirrus (the 42 story one). The other one closer to Harbor Drive is the Cascade (35 floors), and the huge 80 floor skyscraper that is the most north of all of the buildings, closer to the river is "Lakeshore One".
Chicago's skyline it's actually astonishing, but when all those projects are finished it'll look even better. Nevertheless, it seems like Willis Tower will be still the King of Chicago by 2030.
Emmanuel Arroyo Lara The Willis Tower will ALWAYS be the SEARS TOWER. I don’t care who buys the property. Part of my childhood was spent watching that building being built...😊
marellamofo who cares, names of towers change all over the world. By now everyone knows what Willis Tower means since it’s been clarified so many times for the last decade now.
Yes and we are finally getting new buildings I'm excited for the turbine tower tho it would be 1,422 feet tall which would make it the second tallest building in chicago
Aj Plays that’s a horrible idea, why make Chicago do it? Chicago’s icon is Sears Tower and Navy Pier and it will always stay that way, NYC’s icon is the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and Twin towers/WTC. Make them rebuild it.
@@java-gn1xs hum not really, american cities are way more inequal than for example Canadian cities. You don't see half destroyed ghettos in Quebec city or Montreal for example
I prefer Chicago Spire because I like exterior silver twist tower and plaza too but Chicago Spire look like WTC plaza I just notice so I am disappointed why Chicago Spire canceled already? That very waste stupid.
They really should be building a domed city within the city to protect us from this changing climate. That would be more useful than any new skyscraper!
AS individuals are still 'battling' my earlier posts - which were based on actual personal observations and location familiarity ... I will once again post the FACTS which validated my PERSONAL perception. Please note that I am not hating on Chicago - I love Chicago and consider it one of the best urban places in America but, in my recent visit was surprised that it hadn't seen much growth or change in the past 7-10 years. Best wishes to all; remember to social distance so that we can soon again enjoy our urban spaces. If Covid-19 has made anything clear to me it is that, without theatres, restaurants, bars, shops etc, living in a downtown core has no advantage when society is closed as it currently is. Happy Good Friday, God bless you no matter what your faith. Cheers FACT - Chicago CURRENTLY has more skyscrapers than Toronto. According to a recently released study from 'The Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat', Toronto has 67 skyscrapers. However, an additional 31 skyscrapers (defined as a building over 150 metres) are currently under construction (plus an additional 59 proposals which will begin construction within the next 3 years). Meanwhile, Chicago currently boasts 126 skyscrapers but, the city only has a COMBINED TOTAL of 19 buildings which are BOTH under construction AND proposed. This means that; "Within a few years, Toronto will have 157 skyscrapers while Chicago will have 145, bringing Canad's largest city to second place in North America after New York's 284 skyscrapers". (The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat - January 2020)
One Chicago and Vista are in yeh final stages of construction. While NEMA I has completed. Tribune East is going to start construction in the next few months. :) Thanks for watching!
Vista tower now the St. Regis tower and one Chicago were completed in 2021 and the Tribune East Tower is said to start construction in the summer of this year
@@beasley1232 its been blocked off for years, I've looked into the sight, and it appeared only to be used as a storage lot for the surrounding condo renovations. No foundations or anything related to the tower have been set afaik, we can hope though
As a born and raised lifelong Chicagoan.....I'm excited about all these skyscrapers being built! Especially the Tribune East. However, where do they think they're gonna get all these people from to live in these new buildings though??? As of 2022, people are consistently moving OUT of Chicago every single year. In fact, sadly, Chicago's population has decreased more rapidly than any other big city in the US. Sooo I'm just confused as to what data these developers are looking at before they even propose these multi hundreds of million dollar projects LOL
@@semajreed3423 The 2020 census found that Chicago has lost 10% of it's population over the past 10 years and it continues to go down every year. Soooo how exactly is Chicago's population going to "continue to grow" when it is not growing AT ALL now? lol
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Ok.... Vista tower : strong yes... Since its literally almost finished One Chicago square east tower : looks clean, modern but showcases the subtle more classic look that makes Chicago Chicago so yes N.E.M.A Chicago : really cool building that works so well with Chicago Hilton building and the other historical buildings..solid yes The rest, beside the North lake towers which looked SO GOOD , can just stop because it Will look to much like a weird utopia type city like how Dubai will end up
Jim Meme Anderson , I know.. Yep...the saddening height that we are going to start making buildings will make Chicago look like Dubai and Dubai like the Star Wars city on coruscant....which isn't exactly bad but we aren't exactly going in that direction that the city planet of coruscant goes for...instead we're heading more scary Ai that will be sentient and kill us more then droid like
They really build up in Chicago rather than build outward. There is plenty of vacant land on the South side, but I guess it has mostly to do with the lakefront.
Having visited Chicago in September 2019, I was surprised that the city didn't seem to be having much skyscraper growth as the comparable city of Toronto, Ontario. When I posted this perception on this comment trend, various individuals called me crazy. However, on Friday January 17, 2020, I learned information that validated my perception that Chicago wasn't seeing as much "skyscraper growth" as Toronto, Ontario. However, the information also confirmed the view that Chicago CURRENTLY has more skyscrapers than our Canadian city. According to a recently released study from The Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat, Toronto has 67 skyscrapers. However, an additional 31 skyscrapers (defined as a building over 150 metres) are currently under construction (plus an additional 59 proposals which will begin construction within the next 3 years). Meanwhile, Chicago currently boasts 126 skyscrapers but, the city only has a COMBINED TOTAL of 19 buildings which are BOTH under construction AND proposed. This means that; "Within a few years, Toronto will have 157 skyscrapers while Chicago will have 145, bringing Canad's largest city to second place in North America after New York's 284 skyscrapers". (Statistics taken from The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat - January 2020)
@@californiamade5608 19 planned and concepts combined in Chicago vs 90 planned & Concepts in Toronto - that is a difference of 71 within the next five years.
@Christopher Lucki “19 planned and concepts” I don’t know where you come out with this information???, but last I checked, their are currently 34 buildings in Chicago that are under construction. And that is not even including its future plans, of its approvals and proposals, which include “the 78”, “Lincoln yards”, and “One Central”. Just those “Mega Projects” come out to around 30 more high rises, which altogether come out to around 60 to 70 projects at this point. So Toronto may have plans for 90 more projects, but even if Chicago builds just 60 more, it won’t surpass “The Windy City” on an international level!!!....Also, by the way, the information you got your statistics from, which is known as “The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat) is based in Chicago, Illinois.
@@Wiggin100 The Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat, Toronto has 67 skyscrapers. However, an additional 31 skyscrapers (defined as a building over 150 metres) are currently under construction (plus an additional 59 proposals which will begin construction within the next 3 years). Meanwhile, Chicago currently boasts 126 skyscrapers but, the city only has a COMBINED TOTAL of 19 buildings which are BOTH under construction AND proposed. This means that; "Within a few years, Toronto will have 157 skyscrapers while Chicago will have 145, bringing Canad's largest city to second place in North America after New York's 284 skyscrapers". (Statistics taken from The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat - January 2020)
The One Central rendering is missing a ton, there is a lake behind the proposed buildings, and they would have to tear down multiple skyscrapers to build that. Lol that is not getting passed if that is the case.
Back in the day, my opinion was that Chicago rivaled (was better even) than Canada's Toronto, Ontario. However, it seems that between 2010-2019, Chicago has stood still while Toronto has skyrocketed! Today, I find that that the architecture and "feel" of Toronto has surpassed Chicago - Chicago seems stagnant. I hope that the projects expressed in this video bring new vitality to the Windy City.
@@chination1796 you obviously haven't been to Toronto recently! Back in the day (a decade or so ago) the buildings in Chicago seemed higher and more dense than those in Toronto however, today it is the COMPLETE 100% opposite. I visited Chicago Sept 11 - 16 2019 and was surprised at how stubby, short and old the buildings were. Within the past decade, Toronto has clearly knocked Chicago out of the ballpark in terms of height, density and architectural vibrancy. I was honestly stunned at how stagnant Chicago was. (having last visited in 2013) Nothing had changed aside from perhaps a half dozen newer buildings. Meanwhile, in Toronto, every spare parcel of land is under construction with a massive tower - some reaching 85/90 stories - the entire city has transformed in high and density, leaving Chicago far behind.
@@Napp28 don't you know how many supertalls Chicago has under construction & under proposal right now? Many! Chicago's downtown is growing everyday there's a big construction boom going on right now. What slowed Chicago down in the past has everything to do with the American economy & the recessions in the past. Toronto is just lucky not have to go thru that but we are Chicago strong here
@@chination1796 I am not saying Chicago isn't strong and inspiring, I love Chicago and feel that it is an amazing city. I was however, legitimately SURPRISED that the city hadn't changed much since my previous visit 7 years ago. In years past, Chicago always felt taller and more dense than Toronto but, now in 2019 - the opposite is VERY true. I enjoyed my recent visit to the windy city and will return in the spring but, it was obvious to me that Toronto has seen much greater growth in terms of architecture, height, density and population whereas Chicago has remained stagnant. The new buildings going up in Toronto is actually a bit alarming as all older structures are being taken down and replaced by this HUGE modern buildings which reach at LEAST 65 floors - and they are going up EVERYWHERE. All this Chicago talk, I would kill for a pizza from Uno right about now. Ha ha - Toronto might now have more impressive architecture and skyline but, Chicago will always have better pizza! MUCH BETTER - Toronto pizza SUCKS!
@@chination1796 Funny: I left my computer and felt I had to come back to write about a major downside to the progress which Toronto has seen over the past 10 years. When I was in Chicago I loved that the nightlife hadn't changed. Places (restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs) that I enjoyed years ago were, more or less, still around (though obviously some had been updated). Toronto is concerning in this respect. All older buildings and empty lots are being turned into high-rises & I fear that in this 'growth', Toronto is losing some of the essence which makes a large city great. In my experience I can think of EIGHT establishments in my own little neighbourhood which I used to enjoy that are now ALL GONE due to being taken down and replaced with towers (yes, 8)! I think that Chicago (and America in general) has a greater appreciation for heritage architecture and the establishments which usually are within than Canada does. I often sigh in Toronto, "Not everything should be a modern, tall, sleek glass mega structure - should it? Absolutely NOT!!"
I think they should really invest in low income communities and fix all of chicago not just downtown or get on the aldermen of those ghetto neighborhoods like Garfield park, Inglewood and/or west Humboldt park but O Well it does look amazing do. Fellow Humboldt parker
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I noticed it takes a while for the taller structures to get developed or get the green light to build. Its a slow process moving through neighborhood groups in Chicago. They are always voting for shorter projects for traffic reasons etc. unlike Asia, Dubai and New York. By the way Willis Tower is totally outdated :(
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I'm glad to see america actually building some cool skyscrapers again, dubi litterally tore the crown off of America and punched america in the face with their futuristic cities and tall ass buildings, leaving america looking like it's still the 80s over here. So I'm glad to see so many Chicago projects coming to life
BUILD THEM AND MORE. This alderman stuff is garbage. Also look you don't move downtown for Suburban non traffic and congestion. People move downtown for the energy and sky scrapers, people and shopping beauty, restaurants and so on. If you want suburban living you know you can catch any Express way. Try i55 south or something. Sick of these peoples stunting Chicago's growth, population, stature, economy and world position because they are trying to live a suburban lifestyle in the heart of the city. Sick.
Miami has more skyscrapers than Chicago. Miami has the largest population of skyscrapers on the east coast, outside of Manhattan. all those buildings in chicago are old condos. Miami has 500 skyscrapers over 70 stores, and about 12 of those are over 80 stories tall. google "Miami skyline 2019". Also, Miami will have the 2nd tallest skyscraper on the east coast in 2022. look up "Miami future tall skyscrapers".
And those skyscrapers will be even more dramatic in a couple of decades as they stick up from the waters of the Atlantic, the former city of Miami sitting Atlantis like on ythe ocean floor.
@@jimfrancis6008 how about we just stop building towers out of glass then. Oh wait thats right *WE CANT WE ARE UN-ORIGINAL NOW*
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These are all beautiful and impressive but the first word that comes to mind is "overkill". Is there that much economic activity occurring in Chicago these days, a city that Trump claims is a crime haven?
Glister: *Why did Trump build here if he thinks Chicago is a crime haven, is it because Trump doesn't want any competition for his Trump Tower? And yes, there is that much economic activity in Chicago regardless of the bad press it's been getting, it hasn't deterred investors from building in Chicago.*
MrPathorock California high speed rail isn’t a proposal though. It’s actually happening, over 30 active construction sites on the project in the Central Valley and 600 workers.
Just more giant boxes. The rest of the world has advanced the skyscraper design concept beyond the giant filing cabinet stage to beautiful new "futuristic" designs with curves and sweeping majesty. But back here in the USA, it is the same old giant boxes. Yawn. I think these major cities need more progressive planning and approval boards. It is the 21st century, not 1960.
That's because American skycrapers are for actual fucking business, not tourism like that shit in Toronto or Dubai or where-the-fuck people keep bringing up. Too many lame mfs on a video for Chicago talking about other places. Getta Cloo
New sky scrappers are a sign of economic growth and prosperity. I mean for some. Why is it that the black sections of Chicago, as is the case in all American cities, like Baltimore where I live, don't ever see any of this? Really, why not? Why not ever?
It's slowly happening in some black neighborhoods on the south & westsides of the city like Bronzeville, Southshore & Garfield Park thru gentrification the Obama Library getting built on the southside will also speed up gentrification
@Mattack yeah fuck you. You racist bitch. I'm white and its not like we are responsible for any crimes either. Even on the world stage we do bad shit. Stop bringing up race in everything morons.
