Related Midwest today announced that crews are pouring the 50th floor of One Bennett Park, the developer’s ultra-luxury residential tower at 451 E. Grand Ave. in Streeterville, as the tower climbs toward its full height of 70 stories. The 49th-floor deck and 50th-floor core walls are being poured this week, bringing the structure to more than 540 feet.

“We’re excited to be working on One Bennett Park’s spectacular condominiums, crafted by Robert A.M. Stern Architects as vertical homes with gracious living spaces, unparalleled luxury finishes and sweeping lake and city views,” said Curt Bailey, president of Related Midwest. “As One Bennett Park’s residences rise, other distinctive features – everything from the grand motor court to the limestone-clad base – are gradually taking shape, each bringing us one step closer to realizing our vision for a tower unmatched in design and craftsmanship.”

Also under construction is Bennett Park, an adjacent 1.7-acre green space designed by Michael Van Valkenburg Associates, whose other Chicago projects include Maggie Daley Park, The 606 and the Barack Obama Presidential Center. Crews have outlined the treescapes and foot paths that will meander through Bennett Park, which in addition to serving residents via their own private entrance, will also be open to the public. When complete in 2019, the park will feature native plantings and rolling topography that divides the area into four distinct experiences: a lawn bowl; play bowl, complete with a children’s playground; shade grove; and dog run with separate areas for small and large breeds.

“It’s now possible to stand out on the terrace overlooking the park and get a glimpse of the urban oasis residents will see every day simply by walking outside,” said Don Biernacki, senior vice president of construction at Related Midwest. “The views from the residential floors are equally breathtaking, providing a new vantage point from which Lake Michigan and the surrounding cityscape can be experienced. I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve assembled and the progress we’ve made together as One Bennett Park claims its spot in the downtown skyline.”

Chicago-based Lendlease is serving as the project’s general contractor, while Chicago-based GREC is the architect of record.

Slated to be Chicago’s tallest all-residential tower, One Bennett Park broke ground in February 2016, with completion scheduled for early 2019. The community’s 279 apartments and first condominium residences will deliver in fall 2018.

Located on floors 41 through 66, the 69 condominium residences at One Bennett Park include two-, three- and four-bedroom plans averaging 3,200 square feet. In addition to the full suite of apartment amenities, owners will have access to an exclusive floor of amenities on level 41, as well as their own porte cochère and lobby on the lower level.

Related Midwest is currently offering a selection of condominiums ranging in size from 1,737 to 7,500 square feet and priced between $1.9 million and $15 million. For more information on One Bennett Park, visit www.onebennettpark.com.

About Related Midwest:

Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of luxury condominium and rental homes, affordable housing communities and mixed-use properties in Chicago. Recognized for its architecturally significant, market-defining projects and led by industry veterans who have integrated both property management and residential sales expertise into the development model, Related Midwest has reshaped five-star living in downtown Chicago through its two luxury apartment developments: 500 Lake Shore Drive and OneEleven. The firm’s third luxury rental development, Landmark West Loop, a 300-unit tower at 1035 W. Van Buren St., opened in summer 2017. In addition to One Bennett Park, Related Midwest’s multibillion-dollar pipeline includes two of Chicago’s most anticipated developments: 400 N. Lake Shore Drive, located on the site of the former Chicago Spire project; and The 78, a mixed-use, master-planned community on 62 acres at the southwest corner of Clark Street and Roosevelt Road, one of the largest vacant tracts of land in the city. Related Midwest is also involved in the upcoming redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, One Bennett Park will reach the 50-story mark this week. The 70-story residential tower is scheduled for completion in mid-2019.

Construction workers at One Bennett Park take in spectacular views from the tower.

Upon completion, One Bennett Park will be Chicago’s tallest all-residential tower at 70 stories and 836 feet.