Objectives for the Midtown Exchange
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Midtown Exchange complete
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1928 building entrance - FINISHED!
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Vital, mixed-use development
that’s respectful of its neighborhood.
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Increased safety through
“eyes on the street”.
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Double- and triple-utilize
parking structure.
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Provide amenities and services
for tenants and neighbors.
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Support and reinforce the
identity of Midtown as a place to live, work and play.
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Catalyze additional area
redevelopment:
- Not a freestanding “mega”
project.
- A rising tide to lift all boats.
Measuring Success
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Physically: The
project is not an island, but linked to the neighborhood,
Lake Street, Chicago Avenue and the Midtown Greenway.
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Economically: Must
be economically viable.
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Historically: Unique
features of the 1928 building are preserved.
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Culturally: Positive
impact on the immediate neighborhood while minimizing potential negative
impacts.
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