Chicago's 20-year development plan for Downtown calls for more nightlife, housing and greenery

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Dec. 5, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2025/12/05/chicago-central-area-plan-2045-downtown-nightlife-housing-greenery

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][65] * [ Facebook ][66] * [ Bluesky ][67] * [ Email ][68] * [ Reddit ][69] * [ Flipboard ][70] In 2003, the city of Chicago predicted more than 140,000 people would live in its central area by 2020, which includes the Loop, Near ...