urbanMSP

Well it's sort of bound to happen (the crane).....are people just surprised it's happening so fast?

A tower (and a tower crane) both need pretty substantial footings, even if there's no underground parking. I'm not sure where bedrock sits relative to this site, but I'd anticipate that there will be some piles or augered piers required in place before we see any tower crane here.

Not to quote myself, but you did sort of re-ask the same question. You can't just throw up a tower crane on a cleared site. They're usually (but not always) tied into the buildings primary foundation system. In this case, there aren't any building foundations ready to go, so yes, I'd be surprised if they started putting up the tower crane now.

I don't remember asking you this question in the first place.

Wish they had a webcam on this site like they do at the Interchange!

Concerning the webcam for the Loring Park tower, I just called and talked to Brian Gordon (Project Manager) about having a webcam. They're actually working on that at this time. So, I suspect before long, they'll have a webcam for all of us to view the progress.

Concerning the webcam for the Loring Park tower, I just called and talked to Brian Gordon (Project Manager) about having a webcam. They're actually working on that at this time. So, I suspect before long, they'll have a webcam for all of us to view the progress.

Awesome, I am looking forward to that. Banker, any updates on Nicollet Residences? I know this isn't the right thread for this.

thank you for the housekeeping. I was getting sick of seeing information that was tacked up without having the proper sources or without even having the proper FACTS.

Is any work going on over there?? Has a crane gone up yet?

They are working away...pile driving now.

I just realized...I believe this will be the 2nd tallest residential building in Minneapolis, and 3rd tallest in the metro...is that right?

Actually, I believe that is correct. This is supposed to be 374 feet. Carlyle and Galtier will be taller, but I don't think anything else...

Riverside Plaza?

Nope. 337 feet. Wikipedia is a wonderful invention:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ta ... inneapolis

Um, yes, and this one will be around 375 feet. So what do you mean? The Mc Knight tower has ridiculously short floor heights. As far as i know, only The Carlyle will be taller in Minneapolis...and Galtier in St. paul...those are the ones I was referring to.

Relax, I'm agreeing with you. Did you not read the last page?

Ah, got it...I didn't know there were so many replies so quickly. You are right, I should relax! ha.

I drove by this morning to see how it was going, and I have to say that the nice blue construction fence is a nice touch. I think they really are trying to be considerate of the neighbors, keeping the site clean and the 'unsightly' construction process under wraps. I realize there is not much they can do about noise, but that's a nice gesture.

Pretty Impressive sight to see on such a small site.

any updates?

From this evening.

Cool shot! I see another surface lot behind this site as well..... does anyone know if that lot is in contention for possible redevelopment?

Cool shot! I see another surface lot behind this site as well..... does anyone know if that lot is in contention for possible redevelopment?

It's the school's playground/ lot.