Ultra-luxury condos to replace Columbus Hospital in Lincoln Park
Posted 10/16/2006 by Joel
Goodbye Columbus Hospital, hello condos. RMI Development is set to replace the hulking hospital, currently lying lifelessly at 2520 N Lakeview Ave, with three towers (totaling 89 stories) holding approximately 325 condos and townhomes. The development, going by the name Lincoln Park 2520, was designed by Lucien Lagrange, but given the Lincoln Park address, we're not holding our breath for another X/O. American Invsco will be marketing from an on-site sales center that may open as early as February 2007. The development is tentatively scheduled for delivery between 2010 and 2011.
Comments
10/16/06
Jake said:
I've been disappointed with this development, as I'd like to keep Lincoln Park as mixed use as possible, and residential of course already dominates. Besides, I rather like that hospital building.
Anon said:
I'll be disappointed if this turns out to be the same Lucien Lagrange throwback-to-Paris 1920's design that was proposed before. I don't get why some of these developers don't understand progressive and modern design can work outside of downtown.
EE said:
I agree that a more modern design would be better, but from the architect's website, it looks like the design will be the same.
Interestingly, the price range listed here is significantly lower than when it was The Lakeview. I inquired at that time, and they were asking $1000 per square foot, with the units in one of the towers at 5000 square feet apiece.
10/17/06
anon said:
One of the "sticking points" in previous negotiations with the old Columbus Hospital property was the survival of the St. Frances Xzvier Cabrini shrine on the hospital property. Any update on what will happen?
10/25/06
geno petro said:
As always, change happens when change is ready to happen. After years of "non-use" perhaps its time for a "higher and better use"…which has always been the primary impetus of development
12/27/06
Burt said:
Holding out for X/O? That place sucks - crummy floor plans, overpriced, no consistant finishes, does not belong in a historical neighborhood, need I say more.