Re: Filene's
I feel really bad for Mr Hynes possibly losing so much money. It must be difficult.
My sympathy is somewhat tempered by the fact that he left a giant fucking hole in the middle of my city.
A few pages ago I showed you the stopped Waterview tower in Chicago.
Better than a hole?
Well, Chicago has a hole too. Literally.
Im not sure how many units have been sold, but I know the penthouse has been accounted for.
For those who dont recognize holes, this is the project on hold
"Payments sought for work on Spire
?Tribune staff, wire reports
November 4, 2008
The list of companies seeking payment for work performed on the Chicago Spire project continues to grow.
Late last month, Thornton Tomasetti, a New York-based firm with an office in Chicago, filed a mechanics lien against the project for $1.3 million for structural engineering design services it provided. The firm said it last worked on the Shelbourne Development Group Inc. project on July 1.
Last month, architect Santiago Calatrava filed a lien through his Lente Festina Ltd. seeking more than $11.3 million in payment from developer Shelbourne.
Separately, Chicago-based architectural design firm Perkins & Will Inc. filed a lien against Shelbourne for almost $4.85 million."
So no, I dont blame Hynes. Hes far from being alone on this problem.