Finalists for Union Station redevelopment plan revealed
A potential 958-foot skyscraper by architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) isn't the only proposal competing for a chance to redevelop approximately 14 acres of prime Amtrak-controlled West Loop real estate.
Design firm, funding source revealed for Union Station plan
Phase one of the Union Station Master Plan will consists of 14 specific improvements to nation's third busiest train station. The building’s tracks, platforms, pedestrian passageways, and ventilation system will be upgraded.
A sneak peek at Union Station’s new passenger lounge
The new 13,500-square-foot Metropolitan Lounge is part of a larger $60 million initiative to modernize the historic 1925 Beaux Arts civic structure and respond to surging rail ridership.
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Mapping Chicago Institutions Undergoing Major Renovations
Here are some of the cultural and civic facilities throughout Chicago that are currently undergoing transformations. From ballparks to nature preserves, Chicago's classic institutions continue to evolve.
