Chicago Loop Insights

Chicagoans return to the office refueling the downtown energy

mayo 5, 2022

3 MIN READ – You may have heard about the various organizations returning to the office, and the resurgence of office workers being downtown. Much like Chicago Loop Alliance’s Back to Office toolkit – which provides a thorough guide on enjoying work and play in the Loop – David Broz, Principal at Gensler Design, Professor at Columbia College Chicago, and Lakeview resident, gives us an inside look at how the pandemic changed his view of work/life and what to expect in the office now.

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Office occupancy rate in March reaches breakthrough level since 2020

abril 15, 2022

Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its March report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly since July 2020. The report tracks COVID-19 positivity rates, pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, number of office workers on-site and more. The data indicates that four key metrics for Loop recovery are record-setting for March; pedestrian levels reached over 96 percent recovery rate the week of March 14; and office and parking garages also met record recovery rates. View the full March report here.

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The award-winning Sundays on State event series returns in the summer of 2022

abril 8, 2022

2 MIN READ – For four Sundays from July through September, Sundays on State will bring art, culture, active recreation, dining, shopping, and joy back to the city’s most iconic street: State Street.

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February records highest foot traffic in the Loop since 2019

marzo 15, 2022

6 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its February report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly since July 2020.

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New public safety measures announced for Chicago transit system

marzo 10, 2022

2 MIN READ – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown, and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval Carter, Jr. have recently announced new measures designed to improve public safety and security for Chicago commuters.

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Chicago Loop Alliance Expands Ambassador Program Off State Street

febrero 16, 2022

5 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance announced the expansion of the Chicago Loop Alliance Ambassadors Street Team, which patrols State Street in the Loop seven days a week. In addition to State Street, the ambassadors will provide a visible presence on key east and west streets, to welcome workers and visitors coming to the Loop on Metra. The ambassador program is contracted by Chicago Loop Alliance through Streetplus, a national business improvement district service.

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2022 kicks off with data showing continued recovery in the Loop

febrero 15, 2022

5 MIN READ –Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its January report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly since July 2020. The report tracks COVID-19 positivity rates, pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, number of office workers on-site and more. Hotels reported a new record recovery rate for December; and pedestrians, parking, office occupancy and transportation rates remain within positive recovery margin when compared to the same period in 2019. View the full January report here.

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Plan a romantic date night in the Loop

febrero 4, 2022

2 MIN READ – Love is always in the air downtown in the Loop, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any other time of year. If you’re looking to plan a romantic date, there’s no better place. Whether you want to keep things casual or treat your partner to a special night they won’t forget, we’ve got just the romantic date idea for you.