Hi Mike,

I recently came across the following article in The Chicago Journal regarding the potential snafu with the alderman regarding the attempt to change the zoning for the X/O project:

http://www.chicagojournal.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleI…

I thought it might be of interest.

I looked at this last time I was in Chicago....this appears to be really good value for the money, both in Chicagoland and nationwide for a metro area

Hi Mike,

I'm not sure what it is you want to know about the building, so I'll just give you some quick facts:

~Architect is Lucien Lagrange - http://www.lucienlagrange.com/
~Developer is Kargil Development Partners - http://www.kargildevelopment.com/
~Scheduled to be completed in 2009
~The Developers pursued a "USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council ) LEED Certification" for environmentally-friendly construction. Read more about that here: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewA…
~It's a 2-tower, super high-rise (one tower 40 stories, the other 35), 487-unit project
~It was named, "Best New High Rise" this Spring by New Homes magazine. This award was based on price, amenities (state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and spa w/ outdoor misting park, movie screening room, and more!) and design.
~It's the new wave of design - glass and 'futuristic' looking, yet features a 1/4 acre green park to combine modern/edgy with nature. There is also a rooftop grassy picnic area.
~Prices start at $300K and go to over $2M

Here is the website if you wish to read more about the project: http://www.xocondominiums.com/

Good luck!