plans have been presented for a two-tower development, which, if approved, would occupy the former chicago spire site. titled 400 lake shore drive’, the project has been designed by architect david childs with skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM). located on the last waterfront site where lake michigan meets the chicago river, the towers include a mix of luxury apartment and condominium residences as well as a boutique hotel. meanwhile, an adjacent riverwalk will provide pedestrian access to the lakefront from downtown.
plans for 400 lake shore drive were unveiled by development firm related midwest, the chicago office of related companies. as part of the proposal, the developer has committed to building dusable park’ – land set aside by the late mayor harold washington 30 years ago to honor chicago’s founding father, jean-baptiste pointe dusable. in addition to the public funds available, related Mmidwest will donate $10 million and ensure the park’s completion. the extended riverwalk will eventually connect to the new park, located on a 3.3-acre peninsula.