The Dirt Lawyer's Blog Archive

Let's throw a little more money at a problem: namely, Block 37. Now we're looking at another $12 million to help pay for a Loews hotel there. The money will also apparently help pay for CTA cost overruns , which is apparently going to cost some $320 million. But let me say this: my gut reaction is that this is a good use of TIF money. Block 37, face it, is a showcase. We took this long to figure it out, and kudos to Freed for coming up with a good use. I like the idea of a hotel there.

....uhhh..... given the mayor's past love for wrought-iron, about 103%? Actually, if some money is needed to preserve the Louis Sullivan masterpiece, I say go for it. Oh. Here's the link . You will also find dirt on tenant negotiations and the financing.