A recent REJournals article covering JLL’s 2026 outlook projects that office leasing volume in Chicago’s central business district could reach 8.5 million square feet this year - a 10% increase from 2025. What stands out is not simply the expected increase in activity. It is the continued focus on quality. Well-located, amenity-rich buildings are expected to remain especially attractive as companies make more thoughtful decisions about where and how their teams work. That fee

The recent news that Stripe is expanding its office presence nearby is more than just a real estate headline. It reflects something bigger - continued confidence in the value of being downtown, bringing teams together, and choosing a neighborhood that offers energy both inside and outside the workday. For us at HUB116, it is exciting to see that momentum continue to build around River North. New investment, growing companies, and renewed interest in quality office space all c