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LaSalle Street Office Conversion Plans Advance for Four Developments

7:45 am on April 5, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

On Wednesday, April 3rd, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the selection of four developments for the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. These projects aim to rejuvenate the area by brining residents into the corridor after pandemic vacancies, utilizing $151.2 million in tax-increment financing funds. The office-to-residential developments will repurpose underused office buildings and adding over 1,000 new residential units, including at least 319 affordable units. Pending approval by the City Council, completion is slated for 2027 as reported by WTTW News.

Funding Announced For Businesses Along LaSalle Street Including New Museum

7:30 am on March 6, 2024 By Ian Achong

New funding has been announced for a handful of businesses located in The Loop, with a focus around the LaSalle Street corridor. Announced earlier this month by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the distribution is the next step of the Small Business Improvement Fund created by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023 according to Block Club.

Chase Tower Plans Renovation in The Loop

7:45 am on February 28, 2024 By Jack Crawford

JPMorgan Chase has announced plans to renovate its 60-story Chicago headquarters in The Loop. Located at 10 S Dearborn Street, the 850-foot office tower will undergo a complete renovation from its plaza level to all of its floors. There will also be an added fitness center along with other amenity spaces.

Revised Design Revealed For Assemble Chicago In The Loop

7:45 am on January 30, 2024 By Ian Achong

A revised design has been revealed for the mixed-use development at 331 S Plymouth Court in The Loop. Located across the street from the Harold Washington Library and north of the intersection with W Van Buren Street, the project will replace part of Pritzker Park. The project is being led by The Community Builders with Studio Gang, DesignBridge, and JAQ working on its design.

Details Revealed For Thompson Center Redevelopment

7:30 am on December 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

New renderings have been revealed for the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. Sitting right in the heart of downtown, the massive structure has been at the center of many debates on preservation since the state announced its sale years ago. Now its new tenant and future owner Google has laid out its plans designed by JAHN Architects, the firm of the building’s original designer.

Lost Legends #11: The Schiller Building in The Loop

7:30 am on November 28, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In this edition of ‘Lost Legends,’ we focus on the Schiller Building, a historic tower in The Loop that was pivotal in Chicago’s cultural and architectural history. From its opening in 1892 to its controversial demolition in 1961, its story exhibits a familiar arc in this series: one of architectural innovation, cultural significance, loss, and reflection.

Conversion Underway At 180 W Adams Street In The Loop

7:00 am on November 21, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Renovation permits have been issued for 180 W Adams Street, an eight-story building in The Loop, a conversion of existing office space into residential units. The project will see the building’s unit count increase from 36 to 39 dwelling units. This renovation involves converting three office spaces on the second floor into new apartments. The building, fully sprinklered, will undergo this change in accordance with detailed plans and is subject to certified corrections, field inspections, and audits.

Potential Purchase Revealed For Jewelers Building In The Loop

7:30 am on November 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

A potential buyer has been revealed for the Jewelers Building at 35 E Wacker Drive in The Loop. Located right on the river on the intersection with N Wabash Avenue, the historic building was most recently owned by Toronto-based real estate firm Dorchester. Now it would appear that local developer Mike Reschke is in talks to potentially purchase and redevelop the tower according to Crain’s.

Thompson Center Renovation Receives First Permit in The Loop

7:45 am on October 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The first demolition permit has been issued for the massive renovation of the Thompson Center, located at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. With a value of $6 million, this permit will facilitate the removal of non-structural interior and exterior elements, paving the way for the forthcoming redevelopment.

YMCA Announced As Anchor For Assemble Chicago In The Loop

7:45 am on September 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

A new YMCA has been announced as the anchor tenant for the mixed-use development at 331 S Plymouth Court in The Loop. Located on the intersection with W Van Buren Street directly across from the Harold Washington Library, the project was originally announced in 2021. Dubbed Assemble Chicago, it is being developed by The Community Builders with Studio Gang, DesignBridge, and JAQ working on its design.

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