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The Great Fire slowed interest in wood buildings, but Chicago’s first mass timber tower could soon take shape

CHICAGO — Developer Sterling Bay is set to begin construction of Chicago’s first mass timber building, a nine-story, apartment tower in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. If approved by City Council, the $50 million development may kick off widespread use of the modern technique, already popular in other cities, which boosters…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 8, 2022

Great Chicago Fire slowed interest in wood buildings, but city's first mass timber tower could soon take shape

CHICAGO — Developer Sterling Bay is set to begin construction of Chicago’s first mass timber building, a nine-story, apartment tower in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. If approved by City Council, the $50 million development may kick off widespread use of the modern technique, already popular in other cities, which boosters…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 4, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022