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Pittsfield Building residential conversion approved by Plan Commission

Office-To-Residential Conversion Of The Pittsfield Building Approved By Plan Commission

7:30 am on September 19, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The residential conversion of The Pittsfield Building at 55 East Washington Street in The Loop has received the blessing of the Chicago Plan Commission. Developer Tom Liravongsa, The Skyscraper Guy, submitted a request to rezone the tower from DR-10 Downtown Residential District to DX-16 Downtown Residential District and then to Residential Business Planned Development so he can turn empty office space into 214 dwelling units, including 43 units set aside as on-site affordable.

Demolition Complete For 424 South Wabash Hotel Tower In The Loop

7:45 am on September 18, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Demolition of the commercial building at 424 South Wabash Avenue in The Loop is complete, with the structure razed from the site and the old foundation dug away and smoothed over. That means site prep is the next step toward the upcoming Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel long planned for the site.

Google Glass Progress Continues At The Thompson Center

7:30 am on September 10, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The transformation of the Thompson Center into the new Google HQ in The Loop continues, as the new glass skin continues to wrap around the building’s skeleton. As is well known by now, the Prime Group is renovating the former state office building, with a deal in place to sell it to Google upon completion. Google plans to move employees in next year.

Potential Tower Plans Revealed For 301 South Wacker Drive In The Loop

7:45 am on September 4, 2025 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for a potential mixed-use skyscraper at 301 South Wacker Drive in The Loop. The new structure would rise on the corner of West Jackson Boulevard directly across the street from the Willis Tower, replacing the north garden of 311 Wacker. The project is being led by Texas-based developer Hines.

Work Commences On New CTA State/Lake Station In The Loop

7:45 am on August 14, 2025 By Ian Achong

Initial work has commenced on the upcoming reconstruction of the CTA State and Lake station in The Loop. Located next to the famed Chicago Theatre, the popular station serves as a connection to all lines except the Yellow and Blue Lines—the latter of which is just one block away. Plans for the station were announced in 2021 and have been in development since.

Park District Reveals New Grant Park Framework Plan

7:45 am on July 26, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the south, the 319-acre park is commonly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard.” The plan outlines a vision for how the city could remodel and expand the park in the coming years.

Residential And Hotel Conversion Of 111 W Monroe Street Moves Forward

7:45 am on July 6, 2025 By Ian Achong

Landmark status and tax incentives have been approved for the mixed-use redevelopment of 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Located at the corner of South Clark Street near Chase Tower, the two-building complex is the latest to receive such status as part of the broader LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative.

Updated Renderings Revealed For 424 South Wabash Avenue In The Loop

7:45 am on June 25, 2025 By Ian Achong

Additional renderings have been revealed for the upcoming hotel project at 424 South Wabash Avenue in The Loop. Earlier this year, we covered the initial demolition work for the project. We now have a closer look at what the new structure will look like. The project is being led by DAC Development and Initium Development, based at 2600 N Clark Street.

Community Development Commission Approves Funding For 105 W Adams Street

7:45 am on May 15, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Community Development Commission has initially approved TIF funding for the redevelopment of 105 W Adams Street in The Loop. Located at the corner of South Clark Street and next to the Federal Center, the iconic structure has seen multiple redevelopment attempts over the past few years. Now, Chicago-based Primera Group is moving forward with its plans.

Updated Design Approved For 30 N LaSalle Street In The Loop

7:45 am on April 16, 2025 By Ian Achong

Plans for the partial residential conversion of 30 N LaSalle Street in The Loop, part of the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. Now more than two years in the making, the project has been slightly altered and approved by the city’s Permit Review Committee, leaving just final approval of its funding outstanding.

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