Article: Project about to head out of the K Station; Two towers northwest of Loop on one-time railroad land are nearing construction, thanks to a strong market in rental housing

Covering what was lately excess railroad land, Fifield Cos.'s K Station immediately northwest of the Loop is one of downtown's largest long-term projects. It's taking a huge step forward, courtesy of strength in the market for rental housing.

Fifield President Rick Cavenaugh said the company will start construction next month on two apartment high-rises, the third and fourth of what eventually is planned as a six-building complex. The new buildings, slated for mid-2009 delivery and designed by Pappageorge/Haymes Ltd., will be 43 and 39 stories and will be southwest of Clinton and Kinzie. They will contain 857 units.

Turmoil in the market for condos has had a slight impact on the rental ...

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