[kcantor]

^
It’s a “self erecting” tower crane that doesn’t need a mobile crane for assembly. It also doesn’t have an operator’s cab as it’s controlled remotely.

 

[tomatohat]

Progress pics from today.

Looks like the foundation is finished, and structural pieces are going in.

 

[fromyeg]

Taking shape.

 

[itom987]

I am under the impression that there will be CRUs facing west as shown in the first picture above.

 

[tomatohat]

Second floor looks almost complete.

 

[Markyeg]

I am under the impression that there will be CRUs facing west as shown in the first picture above.

No, that will just be part of the lobby and a 1 bedroom unit.

 

[tomatohat]

Update from today.

 

[fromyeg]

Growing quite quickly.

 

[tomatohat]

Taken May 31, 2025.

Windows almost all installed on the shorter section, didn't get a picture of the back of the taller part, though.

 

[IanO]

Please tell me they will use brick.

 

[buildings]

^was hoping for that stucco with the pieces of broken glass in it.

 

[Markyeg]

Please tell me they will use brick.

The front half and the first floor of the midrise will be brick.

 

[mcr]

^was hoping for that stucco with the pieces of broken glass in it.

Hey now, I'm a proud bottle dash stucco haver! It's a lost art!

 

[kcantor]

Hey now, I'm a proud bottle dash stucco haver! It's a lost art!

Lost and often underappreciated...

 

[supaflyryguy]

^was hoping for that stucco with the pieces of broken glass in it.

Childhood memories of playing outside houses with that exterior and getting horrifically chewed up when brushing up against them haunt me still.