Related Midwest Names Savills Studley As Commercial Real Estate Consultant For The 78

"Savills Studley works on behalf of tenants, and that's exactly why we've engaged their organization: for their deep understanding of what businesses want and need in the workplaces of the future," said Curt Bailey, President of Related Midwest. "The 78 is a blank canvas in the heart of the city, and that gives businesses a truly rare opportunity to design office space that is co-located with a major technology hub, residences, cafés, restaurants, entertainment and vast green space—right downtown on the banks of the Chicago River. There may never be another opportunity like this in Chicago."

The 78 is the most unique greenfield site in the downtown Chicago marketplace. The 62-acre site creates a virtually boundless opportunity giving users a direct connection to the central business district, riverfront access and the opportunity to create a bespoke campus environment. The development will incorporate world class design and architecture, thoughtfully master-planned to be both tranquil and energetic, ideally configured to meet the needs of the most discerning corporate tenants while providing the community access to new amenities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The development will include an activated riverfront with restaurants and entertainment, substantial park and open public area, the Discovery Partners Institute, hotel accommodations, all contained within an environment with residential-level appeal.

The site will feature a half-mile, 100-foot-wide riverwalk that extends Chicago's famous riverwalk from downtown. An innovative site design, from the mind of master plan designer Phil Enquist of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, will enable businesses to create a horizontal campus within a "sidescraper" building that opens onto the 7-acre park and provides direct pedestrian connections to the riverwalk.

"For businesses drawn to the energetic environment of downtown, The 78 is an ideal chance to create a workplace that attracts top talent, whether from the Discovery Partners Institute, from across the Chicagoland area, or from around the world," said Robert Sevim, Vice Chairman of Savills Studley. "Savills Studley has extensive experience engaging corporate tenants who are seeking compelling environments, such as The 78, where they can design a workplace experience that positions their business for the best possible recruiting and retention opportunities with world class amenities along the Chicago River."

The Discovery Partners Institute, a world-class research and innovation center, will serve as the major technology research hub in the Midwest and attract talent from around the world. The 78 will knit together the surrounding neighborhoods of the South Loop, Chinatown, Bronzeville and Pilsen by creating new roads, bike paths, a new CTA Red Line station at Clark Street, walking paths and waterfront access, helping to build a connection between downtown Chicago and Chicago's South Side. The 78 will support the local economy, creating more than 10,000 jobs with a strong focus on hiring local minority and women owned businesses. 

For more information about The 78, visit www.78Chicago.com. To inquire about this unique corporate environment, contact Robert Sevim or Joe Learner at 312-595-2900.

About Related Midwest:
Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed-use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. For more than 30 years, Related Midwest has been dedicated to the highest standards of architecture, design, engineering and development. Related Midwest's developments in Chicago include the Robert A.M. Stern Architects-designed One Bennett Park, a 70-story luxury residential tower and adjacent park by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates; luxury condominiums and rental apartments including 500 N. Lake Shore Drive and OneEleven; Landmark West Loop, a 300-unit tower; and mixed-use and affordable housing communities including Marshall Field Garden Apartments and the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes. Related Midwest has developed, acquired and preserved more than 6,500 affordable residences and currently has an additional 3,600 in development. Over the past 10 years, Related Midwest has awarded more than $228 million to minority- and women-owned businesses and hired nearly 500 community residents. The company has also helped 10 small businesses launch and grow by awarding them their first contracts. Related Midwest invests in communities through partnerships with After School Matters, Future Ties and Dulles Elementary School in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood where it built a state-of-the-art 8,410 square-foot field and gymnasium floor.

About Savills Studley
Savills Studley is the leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in tenant representation. Founded in 1954, the firm pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions. Today, supported by high quality market research and in-depth analysis, Savills Studley provides strategic real estate solutions to organizations across all industries. The firm's comprehensive platform includes brokerage, project management, capital markets, consulting and corporate services. With 31 offices in the U.S. and Canada, and a heritage of innovation, Savills Studley is well known for tenacious client advocacy and exceptional service. The firm is part of London-headquartered Savills plc, the premier global real estate service provider with over 33,000 professionals and over 180 commercial offices around the world. Savills plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.savills-studley.com and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @SavillsStudley.

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