West Loop
Big West Loop developments to top Chicago Plan Commission June agenda
June’s Plan Commission meeting will feature another packed—and possibly controversial—agenda.
Which wards have seen the most zoning changes so far this year?
Chicago’s 1st and 27th wards have seen the most zoning activity so far in 2017.
Revealed: Chicago’s ambitious Union Station redevelopment plan
The massive downtown project would feature a combined 3.1 million square feet of new retail, office, hotel, and residential space.
Fulton Market apartment plan takes height chop
The newly revised plan for 166 N. Aberdeen would see the proposed high-rise top out at 198—not 217—feet.
A closer look at West Loop construction projects
Here are eleven developments transforming the trendy and rapidly-changing neighborhood.
Report: Busy Chicago developer eyes another West Loop project
Prolific Chicago developer Related Midwest has reportedly set its sights on the 900 block of Randolph
An early look inside the West Loop’s ‘Landmark’ apartment tower
The 30-story rental building is New York architect Morris Adjmi’s first project in the Windy City
13-story apartment project proposed for Lake & Ada
Featuring 264 rental units and 97 parking spaces, the plan is expected to be formally presented to West Loop neighbors in the coming weeks.
Half-floor unit in unbuilt West Loop condo development wants $3.6M
Future residents of the upcoming building at 900 W. Washington will access their luxury homes via biometric retinal scan.
Work finally begins on Chicago’s Nobu Hotel
The 119-room Nobu is a go, nearly one full year after its ‘breaking ground’ ceremony last summer.
Chicago once again ranked top metro for corporate investment
The Chicago metro region witnessed 350 corporate expansions and relocations in 2016.
20-story Fulton Market apartment high-rise revealed
As currently proposed, the West Loop project would contain a 236-unit mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom rental apartments plus 5,000 square feet of commercial space.
The Ace Hotel takes shape in Chicago’s Fulton Market
While the Fulton Market location of the Portland-based Ace Hotel chain won’t officially open until autumn, the building’s exterior is nearly complete.
Three of the loftiest Chicago timber lofts for sale
We take a look at three distinctive lofts in the heart of some of Chicago’s trendiest ‘hoods
High-rise hotel planned near McDonald’s future West Loop HQ
The 19-story building would replace a parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington and May with extended-stay guest rooms, retail, and parking.
20-story Fulton Market proposal to break cover at meeting next week
If approved, the new 236-unit building would replace the Fabbri Sausage plant at 166 N. Aberdeen.
New mixed-use development ready to rise at Halsted and Van Buren
The planned building would contain 148 dwelling units, ground floor retail, and 65 parking spaces spread across its first and second floors.
Revised West Loop apartment proposal swaps brick facade for new glass
The 17-story building slated for 855 W. Adams has a new facade to go along with its two story increased in height.
West Loop apartment plan for Adams and Peoria cuts units and parking, gets taller
An updated plan for a mixed-use development slated for the southeast corner of Peoria and Adams streets will be presented at an upcoming community meeting.
More developments in the pipeline for Chicago’s booming West Loop
Zoning applications have been filed for a ten-story residential project at Lake and Ada as well as a seven-story office building at Carpenter and Carroll.
Future looking grim for the West Loop’s historic La Lucé building
While it’s still unclear if and when the 19th century structure will face the wrecking ball, an auction set for next month is listed as a "pre-demolition" sale.
Refreshed two-bedroom timber loft in the West Loop asks $369K
The bright and spacious home features a new kitchen, spa-like bathroom, and fully enclosed bedrooms.
Bright two-bedroom Fulton Market timber loft lists for $475K
The stylish home is a short walk from mass transit and some of Chicago’s hottest restaurants.
West Loop apartment plan gets a haircut, adds more parking and retail
Known as Union West, the proposal will now feature 358 apartments—down from the 405 shown previously.
A look inside the West Loop’s upcoming ‘Landmark’ tower
The project’s developer has released pricing information and fresh set of renderings showcasing the tower’s interiors and amenity spaces.
Permit signals work on Old Main Post Office moving inside
A new permit indicates that the lobby of Chicago’s Old Main Post Office is ready for restoration.
Fulton Market office project changes design, again
The new development slated for 1201 W. Lake has shed its dark industrial skin for even more glass—plus one additional floor of office space.
Lofty West Loop unit with spacious roof deck asks $549K
It has all of the makings of a loft, but with a more traditional floor plan.
West Loop residents say five-story proposal looks ‘prison-like’
The latest plan from Vequity was panned by members of a West Loop community group.
West Loop apartment tower races towards summer opening
The quickly-growing apartment tower at 1035 W. Van Buren is becoming hard to ignore from the Eisenhower Expressway.
Bright, spacious West Loop one-bedroom seeks $299K
This timber loft is just steps away from green space, grocery shopping, and West Loop nightlife.
44-story West Loop skyscraper wasting no time
It’s been a little over two weeks since the 44-story One South Halsted apartment tower landed a construction and workers are already drilling the building’s foundation.
Sweet West Loop timber loft under contract hours after listing
This spacious Washington Boulevard loft was too good to last.
New downtown office tower tests giant LED lobby wall
As the new 54-story waterfront tower at 150 N. Riverside puts the finishing touches on its landscaped plaza and riverwalk, the new building has also plugged-in an impressive 3,000-square-foot piece of lobby art.
Ace Hotel in Fulton Market to open in the autumn
The under-construction boutique hotel will deliver 159 new hotel rooms to the booming West Loop neighborhood.
Revised West Loop apartment plan shown to neighbors
An updated plan to redevelop the block-sized site formerly occupied by the H2O Plus company at 845 W. Madison was presented to West Loop residents.
Nicely finished West Loop timber loft seeks $495K
This spacious timber loft checks off all of the boxes with its contemporary finishes and open floor plan.
The latest look at the West Loop construction boom
Hundreds of construction workers are keeping busy on the numerous projects underway in the booming area.
500-foot Greektown apartment tower ready to rise
First publicly revealed back in 2011, the long-discussed apartment development landed its first construction permit late last week.