Tribune Media Unveils Master Plan for River District in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Tribune Real Estate Holdings, a subsidiary of Tribune Media Co., has unveiled the master plan for its redevelopment of 777 and 700 W. Chicago Ave. Architecture firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz designed the plan, which will convert 37 acres of underutilized industrial land into a new neighborhood known as the River District. The area extends Chicago’s downtown district and establishes a natural connection between The Loop, River North, Fulton Market and River West. The mixed-use development at 777 will include 5,900 residential units and 9 million square feet. Pending city approval, Phase I of redevelopment is slated for completion in early 2020.

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