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New Vision for Historic Main Post Office

The 2.8 million square foot project by 601W Companies is currently the largest redevelopment effort in the nation.

By Brian J. Rogal | brianjrogal | Updated on September 28, 2017

chi-GenslerRenderingnortheastPlaza (2) The developer’s vision for the property’s Northeast Plaza. (601w Companies Gensler)

CHICAGO—601W. Cos.  revealed its plans for Chicago’s historic Main Post Office yesterday, one of the city’s most anticipated projects and at more than 2.8 million square feet currently the largest redevelopment in the nation. Spanning three city blocks and five acres, the building sits just over the Eisenhower Expressway at 433 W. Van Buren St. Generations of Chicago-area residents have driven under the landmark property, which will soon open as a new business and retail hub.

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