6 MIN READ – It’s no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the Chicago Loop in more ways than one—including for the residential market. Headlines about mass exodus from dense urban areas in favor of more space raised concerns for downtowns across the country. But there is recent data showing renewed interest in Loop living. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the Loop? What current residents have to say might surprise you.

2 MIN READ — Since July, Chicago Loop Alliance has been collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses and stakeholders to track operations during COVID-19, and today released its March report. View the full March report here. Some highlights include:

3 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance today released a report on Loop pedestrian activity throughout 2020, showing a decline of 58 percent for the year. Data is also delineated for important time periods, like the state’s stay at home order, the summer’s bouts of civil unrest, and changing regulations throughout the year. And the report found a 39 percent decline in vehicle activity on State Street in the Loop during 2020. View the full report here.