# CHICAGO | 333 South Clinton St (Union Station) | Redevelopment **URL:** \ **Category:** Parks & Infrastructure\ **Created:** [September 9, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047 "2016-09-09T20:30:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Emoglez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/emoglez/32/24448_2.png) [@Emoglez](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Emoglez)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/1 "2016-09-09T20:30:22Z")
> **[Proposed tower at Union Station would be one of city's tallest](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160908/CRED03/160909861/sterling-bay-proposes-one-of-chicago-s-tallest-towers-at-union-station)** > > Sterling Bay wants to build a 958-foot-tall, 2 million-square-foot office building alongside the massive West Loop transit facility. > **[958-foot SOM-designed skyscraper proposed at Chicago’s Union Station](https://chicago.curbed.com/2016/9/8/12853508/skyscraper-proposed-at-chicago-union-station)** > > Developer Sterling Bay has revealed its plans for a new office tower in Chicago’s booming West Loop [https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/JU0S3uCVXbCpzVt0yrC6kl8nHTw=/61x0:1980x1439/920x613/filters:focal(61x0:1980x1439):format(webp)/cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus\_image/image/50747771/SOM\_union\_station\_1.0.0.png](https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/JU0S3uCVXbCpzVt0yrC6kl8nHTw=/61x0:1980x1439/920x613/filters:focal(61x0:1980x1439):format(webp)/cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/50747771/SOM_union_station_1.0.0.png) [curbed.com](http://chicago.curbed.com/2016/9/8/12853508/skyscraper-proposed-at-chicago-union-station) ---
**Author:** ![JC\_Heights](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/jc_heights/32/90668_2.png) [@JC\_Heights](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/JC_Heights)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/2 "2016-09-09T20:45:24Z")
Look great! Glad SOM will be designing another landmark tower for Chicago. ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/3 "2016-09-09T21:47:57Z")
It seems Chicago’s not fading away anytime soon on the development scene. Great news. ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/4 "2016-09-10T02:01:07Z")
Nice. However, this tower is not remotely as good as BIG’s 2 WTC. Nonetheless, NAMBLA members on other “forums” have free reign to bash 2 WTC, yet, if a New Yorker dismissed this tower on other “forums,” he’d be banned. I guess non-NAMBLA members have to walk a fine line on SSC and SSP. ---
**Author:** ![rbrome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/rbrome/32/5724_2.png) [@rbrome](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/rbrome)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/5 "2016-09-10T21:59:11Z")
This looks more than a little like the Leadenhall Building in London. ---
**Author:** ![DragonLearner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dragonlearner/32/4142_2.png) [@DragonLearner](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/DragonLearner)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/6 "2016-09-10T22:06:34Z")
Oh yeah. Good point, rbrome! ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/7 "2020-07-11T18:07:38Z")
[https://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2020/06/28/a-look-at-the-chicago-union-station-renovation/](https://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2020/06/28/a-look-at-the-chicago-union-station-renovation/) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/8 "2022-06-08T19:03:46Z")
> **[A unified push to revamp Union Station: Today's Juice](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/chicagos-union-station-center-unified-push-biden-infrastructure-funding-crains-juice)** > > In an unprecedented action, Amtrak and the states of Illinois and Michigan, joined by Metra, Chicago and Cook County, are working together to seek a huge grant from President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/9 "2022-08-23T14:32:22Z")
> **[Federal grant will fund preparations for Chicago Union Station improvements -...](https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/federal-grant-will-fund-preparations-for-chicago-union-station-improvements/)** > > CHICAGO — The Federal Railroad Administration will provide a $3 million grant for a project to upgrade concourses at Chicago Union Station, matching funds by Amtrak and its partners and bringing the concourse project to the point where it is ready... ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/10 "2022-11-17T14:33:12Z")
> **[Mayors CHIP in to win Chicago Hub Improvement Program upgrades to Union Station](https://chi.streetsblog.org/2022/11/14/56-mayors-chip-in-on-effort-to-win-chicago-hub-improvement-program-upgrades-to-union-station/)** > > If the funding is approved, Amtrak would use the cash from a federal Mega Grant to upgrade the terminal, create more rail routes into the city, and launch a variety of new services.   ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/11 "2022-11-27T22:59:25Z")
> **[Amtrak Gains Support For Union Station And Regional Rail Expansion From...](https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/11/amtrak-gains-support-for-union-station-and-regional-rail-expansion-from-across-the-midwest.html)** > > New details and support has been revealed for proposed upgrades to Union Station in West Loop Gate and regional rail infrastructure. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/12 "2023-08-07T18:11:38Z")
> **[Democratic leaders seek $837 million in federal funding to revamp Chicago’s...](https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/8/3/23818863/pritzker-durbin-duckworth-brandon-johnson-seek-federal-grant-to-revamp-chicagos-union-station)** > > If approved, efforts to modernize Union Station would cut travel times, increase capacity, improve platforms, and connect O’Hare Airport to McCormick Place, officials said. ---
**Author:** ![Dtuly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@Dtuly](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dtuly)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/13 "2023-08-07T21:23:09Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/0/f0ba83b75a424ff7c85916c8e77023383d09c064.jpeg "CrossRail Chicago: Making High Speed Rail in America Possible") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIPmGooGtuY) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/14 "2023-09-27T02:26:30Z")
> **[New Union Station entrance opens on Clinton Street](https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/9/22/23884704/clinton-street-union-station-food-hall-amtrak-metra)** > > Amtrak plans to open a food court near the new entrance. The food hall project was delayed by COVID-19. > ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/15 "2023-11-28T15:34:49Z")
> **[Amtrak CEO gives update on proposed Chicago Union Station renovation project](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/amtrak-ceo-gives-update-on-proposed-chicago-union-station-renovation-project/3284861/)** > > Lawmakers from Illinois and several surroundings states have been pushing for federal dollars to bankroll a massive renovation plan at Chicago’s Union Station, and Amtrak’s CEO said that new information could emerge on the project in coming weeks. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/16 "2023-12-08T21:03:27Z")
> **[Chicago’s Union Station to get $93 million for upgrades](https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/6/23991157/chicago-union-station-chip-hub-improvement-project)** > > The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/17 "2024-01-03T04:00:25Z")
> **[Amtrak Wants Public Ideas for Chicago Union Station Improvements - Amtrak Media](https://media.amtrak.com/2024/01/amtrak-wants-public-ideas-for-chicago-union-station-improvements/)** > > Revisions to the Concourse to be designed in advance  of the Amtrak-owned station’s 100th anniversary CHICAGO – Amtrak is reimagining the Concourse at ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/18 "2024-07-08T16:51:14Z")
> **[Chicago Union Station concourse overhaul will include expanded bike parking...](https://chi.streetsblog.org/2024/07/02/amtraks-union-station-concourse-overhaul-to-include-expanded-bike-parking-options)** > > According a survey focused on bike parking, respondents overwhelmingly preferred the addition of secure, indoor bike storage at Union Station. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chicago-333-south-clinton-st-union-station-redevelopment/3047/19 "2024-12-17T13:08:17Z")
> **[Amtrak To Boost Midwest Rail Service. A Union Station Makeover Is Next](https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/16/amtrak-wants-to-boost-midwest-rail-service-a-union-station-makeover-is-next/)** > > Last renovated in 1991, the Downtown station will get a $418 million redesign starting next year that will include expanded platforms and an overhaul of the main concourse. > To increase the station’s capacity and reduce train backlog, Amtrak will be reopening currently unused platforms located beneath the Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St., Magliari said. > > The renovations are not expected to be disruptive for passengers or others passing through the station, since the changes will be taking place in a part of the building not previously used for passenger rail, Magliari said. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/b/7b3aae6e18eaa572ab3c429d3b14217481bc21d0.jpeg) source: [Chicago Union Station needs a direct entrance to the mail platform from Van Buren St. | High Speed Rail Alliance](https://www.hsrail.org/blog/chicago-union-station-needs-a-direct-entrance-to-the-mail-platform-from-van-buren-st/) > Amtrak has been awarded a $43 million grant to convert the Mail Platform under the Old Post Office into a passenger platform for Chicago Union Station (CUS). > > Unfortunately, the current plan will force passengers to make a time-consuming trip through the concourse, cross two live tracks, and navigate a chokepoint. Wow, this will be even more cumbersome than connecting between Grand Central Madison and Grand Central Metro North.