Did the Fordham Tower win approved surrounded by Chicago and are they going to build it?
Yes, it’s been approved and they’ll build it (it’s call the Chicago Spire now after numerous revisions to the design). Construction is supposed to be finished by 2011. The Chicago Plan Commission approved the final plans of the Chicago Spire on April 19, 2007. Chicago’s zoning committee also approved the tower on April 26, 2007. On May 9, 2007 the Chicago City Council approved the final design of the Chicago Spire. You can also see photos of the Spire as it go through construction by going to www.emporis.com.