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Breakwater Chicago was announced in 2014 as a proposal for a floating entertainment venue on Lake Michigan, about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) off Chicago's shoreline.[1]
The proposed Breakwater Chicago vessel was to be about the size of an American football field, approximately 300 by 100 feet (91 by 30 m),[2] and was planned to include sun-decks, restaurants, a large swimming pool, and shops.[3]
Development
[edit]The concept was developed by Chicago entrepreneur Beau D'Arcy, with Space Architects + Planners as architect of record.[4] In June 2014, the project was estimated to cost $23 million.[1]
As of June 2014[update], the project was in its design phase with construction planned for the summer of 2015. The project was announced to the public on June 9, 2014, alongside a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, which raised more than $60,000 in donations from local supporters in the first month.[5]
At the time of the announcement, the company hoped to open by July 2015, but had not obtained required approvals from the U.S. Coast Guard, the state, or the city.[1] Alderman Brendan Reilly opposed the proposal, and environmental groups raised concerns about development on Lake Michigan.[6]
In March 2016, the company remained in design and engineering and had not released specific construction or clearance details.[7][8] In April 2017, the proposal was under Coast Guard review, with no launch date announced.[9]
The company continued private fundraising. In a May 2019 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, it reported that an offering had raised $676,808 from 14 investors and listed its revenue range as no revenues.[10]
See also
[edit]- MV Protector, used as a marina breakwater on Lake Washington
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Chicago Entrepreneur Dreams Of Chicago's Own Island Resort". CBS Chicago. June 10, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Bell, Jon (January 21, 2015). "Lake Michigan's $23-million Football Field-Sized Party Barge". Drive the District. Archived from the original on January 24, 2015.
- ↑ Sweeney, Brigid (June 10, 2014). "Next stop for fun: A pool-equipped barge on Lake Michigan?". Crain's Chicago Business.
- ↑ Bentley, Chris (June 10, 2014). "Ahoy! Chicago Entrepreneur Wants to Park a Floating Pool in Lake Michigan". Architect's Newspaper.
- ↑ Manchir, Michelle (June 17, 2014). "Crowdfunding for Proposed Breakwater Chicago Complex Exceeds Goal". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ "Breakwater: The floating party island". WBEZ. June 18, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ LaTrace, AJ (March 10, 2016). "New Renderings of the Breakwater Floating Resort for Lake Michigan". Curbed Chicago. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Chamernik, Mike (March 11, 2016). "Breakwater Chicago releases renderings of floating Lake Michigan resort". Building Design + Construction. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Messner, Matthew (April 12, 2017). "Football-field-sized "Breakwater Chicago" party barge unveiled". The Architect's Newspaper. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Form D/A: Notice of Exempt Offering of Securities". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. May 29, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2026.