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5 MINUTE READ<\/strong> — New investment and exciting events continued in the loop in third quarter: ten new businesses opened, the first residential conversion in the LaSalle corridor was completed, and Morningstar led an uptick in office leasing with a major commitment at the Thompson Center. To learn more about what happened in Q3 of 2026 read more, or read the full report linked aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Businesses and Residential Growth Transform the Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This summer brought continued momentum to the Loop, as ten new businesses<\/strong> joined the 43 already open or announced throughout the district. On State Street, Raygun<\/strong> y Mood Fabrics<\/strong> expanded the Loop\u2019s independent retail offerings, while restaurants like Old Town Pour House and the Carlyle Club catered to the evening crowd with dining and happy hour options.
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Investment in new construction and improvements to existing buildings throughout Q3 totaled over $316 million<\/strong>. In September, the first of the LaSalle Corridor Revitalization Initiative\u2019s office-to-residential conversion projects opened at the intersection of Monroe and Clark Streets. The 117-unit, 30% affordable apartment building<\/strong> brings new life to a historic landmark, including a restoration of its iconic weather-predicting bell<\/a><\/strong>.
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In addition to these conversions, which expect to bring more than 4,000 new residents to the Loop<\/strong>, some developers are betting on data centers as a way to restore property values in vacant downtown office buildings. Developers plan to convert the first six floors of the historic building at 300 W Adams into a data center, although the project has garnered criticism from historic preservation, urbanist, and environmentalist groups. Another project, at 400 S LaSalle, is almost complete and expected to be operational in 2027. The 385,000 square foot space is the former home of Cboe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mood Fabrics Ribbon Cutting 3.5.26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Office Leasing Signals Stability in the Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Google\u2019s restoration of the Thompson Center continued to generate leasing momentum in Q3. While project leaders say the building is now not expected to open until 2028<\/strong>, the investment research firm Morningstar signed a 270,000 square foot lease for its upper floors in September. Other companies continue to build on Google\u2019s investment in the Loop, including law firm Morgan & Morgan, which signed a lease for nearly 30,000 square feet across the street.
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Overall, office occupancy averaged 68% of 2019 levels and 109% of 2024 levels in August, confirming that while major companies continue to sign leases in the Loop, hybrid work is here to stay (Avison Young)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transit Improvements Drives Ridership Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CTA and Metra ridership continued to increase in Q2, signaling continued reliance on the Loop’s central transit network. CTA bus and train ridership increased 9% from Q2 2025 ridership, while Metra weekday ridership increased 5% from the same time last year.<\/strong> In parallel, foot traffic on State Street stayed within 5% of Q3 levels. Backed by sustained ridership, city officials announced a new, nearly 1.5-mile dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue in the Loop this October. The infrastructure will run from Rooservelt Road to Wacker Drive<\/strong>, allowing the 22,000 riders <\/strong>traveling through the corridor each week to reach their destinations more efficiently (Block Club Chicago). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bus lanes and a Loop Link station in the Loop <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Newcity Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Chicago transit reached a new milestone when Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) officially began operations on September 1. The agency’s formation came out of a landmark transit funding and reform bill passed last October, which calls for a unified fare system, coordinated service, and safety improvements. As a hub for Metra, CTA, and Pace commuters, the Loop is uniquely positioned to benefit from NITA improvements in the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Events Anchor Arts and Culture Vibrancy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summer in the Loop is always filled with outdoor events. This year Lollapalooza<\/strong> y Taste of Chicago<\/strong> attracted over 2 million visitors to the Loop and generated more than $557 million in economic impact<\/strong>. On Lollapalooza weekend, State Street saw foot traffic over 30% higher than 2019 levels. Theatres across the Loop drew 437,000 visitors and DCASE events continued to have a strong Q3, bringing over 600,000 visitors to enjoy the city’s summer programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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