Couture to Start Construction in January
Barrett Lo raises equity needed for federal loan guarantee for 44-story lakefront tower.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Developer Applies For Federal Loan Guarantee
Barrett Lo claims it has raised necessary funding to access critical guarantee.
Sep 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Developer Secures Financing
No construction date announced, but private financing commitment marks major milestone.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneIs A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneStill No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisors Question Couture Project
Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerThe Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Gets Financing Extension
Construction starts on Adams Garden Park, wellness center for King Drive.
May 27th, 2019 by Graham KilmerThe Couture Gets Financing Extension
State office building slated for near west side, Grand Ave might get $9 million.
Mar 10th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty Committee Mollified on Couture
Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Graham KilmerThe Couture Cleared for Takeoff
Long-anticipated project receives financing commitment from federal government.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Still in Limbo
Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point
Oct 21st, 2018 by Graham KilmerCounty Officials Suggest Taking Back Couture Site
Supervisors cite lack of progress on county-owned lakefront land.
Sep 16th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMultiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018
Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneCouture Seeks Commercial Tenants
44-story apartment tower will have 40,000 square left for a grocer, restaurants, medical office.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouture’s Surprise Sewer Being Moved
Previously unknown sewer will cost city $2 million to move
May 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneChanges Made to Couture’s Design
Design tweaks address concerns of neighboring 833 East developer.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Graham KilmerSecond Lakefront Tower Coming?
Barrett-Lo has made plans for second tower next to The Couture.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTransit Center Tower Demolition
Five-story clock tower knocked down to make way for 44-floor apartment tower.
Jan 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneGoodbye Downtown Transit Center
Bus barn is coming down for 44-floor, lakefront high rise, The Couture.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture is Finally Happening
County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNew Front Door for Lakefront
Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Threatened With Lakefront Lawsuit
County committee okays negotiations with The Couture developer, despite a casual threat of lawsuit.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid