“The Chicago City Council has approved a rezoning for a revised development plan for the existing structure at 2222 S. Michigan. Developed by Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC, the proposal looks to adaptively reuse an existing historic three-story building that stands as part of the historic Motor Row District. Located just south of E. Cermak Rd, the building spans all the way from S. Michigan Ave to S. Wabash Ave.

“At the beginning of 2023, City Council approved a development plan for the project that included 18 hotel keys and 38 co-living units managed by Common Living, a restaurant operated by Stephen Gillanders, an event space, a basement speakeasy, and rooftop entertainment space.

“With FitzGerald in charge of the design, the existing structure would be preserved and restored, with a one-story addition added onto the top of the building. No new drawings or renderings have been shared for the revised scope of the project, but the new scheme will convert the building into 154 hotel rooms and a restaurant/event space.

“The project received provisional approval for $10 million in TIF funding in 2023. That financing has been approved and will still be provided for the revised development. (Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 1/24/25)

Preservation Chicago has been a longtime advocate for the Chicago Motor Row District and we are pleased to see the Hudson Motor Car Company adaptive reuse moving forward.

Read the full story at Urbanize Chicago

• City Council approves revised development plan at 2222 S. Michigan; The mixed-use project will now be a 154-key hotel project, Lukas Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 1/24/25
• Revised Plans Approved For The Redevelopment of 2222 S Michigan Avenue In Motor Row, Ian Achong, Chicago YIMBY, 1/22/25 
• Former Bears Player Part Of Team Bringing Hotel, Stores, Apartments To Motor Row Landmark Building; Israel Idonjie and a team of investors bought the building in 2018. The proposed overhaul awaits a City Council vote, Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Block Club Chicago, 12/6/22
• Approvals stack up for 2222 S. Michigan; The historic Motor Row building will become a mixed-use hub, Lukas Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 12/6/22
• Motor Row Chicago Landmark District Designation Report, April 3, 2000
• Motor Row Historic District, Chicago – Architecture & Cityscape Blog