River North Proposal Could Ace Two More Parking Lots
A three-part proposal in River North will see a seven-story building preserved, a new six-story building built next door, and a new 15-story office...
Salesforce Tower Chicago Scaled Back Again
When word came down the pike that Wolf Point South would become Salesforce Tower Chicago, we knew it wasn’t going to be everything everyone had...
Alta Grand Central Makes a Grand Entrance in the South Loop
There’s more than daffodils and tulips pushing out of the ground in the South Loop these days. There’s Alta Grand Central. ...
Another Downtown Parking Lot About to Bite The Dust
When we started this publication 16 years ago, one of the questions we were often asked is why there were so many surface parking lots in downtown...
Chicago’s Next Tourist Attraction: A Glass Tube Under the River
In an effort to build on 2018’s record-setting year for tourism, the City of Chicago has announced plans for a new attraction: A glass-enclosed...
It’s Full Steam Ahead for a 1,011-Foot-Tall Gold Coast Tower
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Will the Third Time be the Charm for This Michigan Avenue Hotel Tower?
As Chicago’s hotel boom continues, yet another lodging option may be coming to the Magnificent Mile. Construction equipment at 150 East Ontario...
Vista Tower Topping Off Approaches
It’s getting harder and harder to avoid seeing the Vista Tower looming over Chicago’s river and lakefront. The Studio Gang design is turning...
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South Loop Won’t Be Saddled with Another Parking Lot
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