There are encouraging signs emerging for downtown Chicago’s office market.
- Admin
- 20 hours ago
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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 feels like positive news for downtown Chicago and for neighborhoods like River North, where location, experience, and connection to the city continue to matter.
At HUB116, we are excited to see renewed confidence building around the office market and to be part of a neighborhood that continues to move forward.
Read the full article here: https://rejournals.com/momentum-building-for-downtown-chicago-office-leasing-jll-report-says-its-coming/