As Downtown Chicago Reinvents Itself, Demand For Luxury Apartments Is High

Chicago Tribune



Demand for high-end rental housing continues to gain traction in downtown Chicago, a trend reflected by the strong leasing activity at client Related Midwest’s 400 Lake Shore Drive. Following the announcement about the start of leasing at the new development, Taylor Johnson secured interest from the Chicago Tribune, which expanded on the news with a feature focused on the continued appeal of luxury apartments in Chicago’s urban core. The article highlights early momentum at 400 Lake Shore’s North Tower, which will bring 635 apartments to the prominent lakefront site where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan.



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