An exciting moment is here for the West Loop: the first building permits have been issued as part of the planned $500 million renovation of the vacant Old Main Post Office.
The permits, granted to owner 601W Companies and architects at Gensler, will begin repair and restoration work on the facade. In the long term, the developers plan to convert the 2.5 million square foot Art Deco building into office space with amenities like a rooftop deck and riverfront plaza.
Read more at Curbed Chicago here.