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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
