Data centers in Illinois: Committee approves plan to convert part of 300 West Adams Street in Chicago Loop into data center
A landmark Loop office building in Chicago is a step closer to being partially converted into a data center after its plan received approval from the Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The proposal will now advance to the full commission for further review, despite opposition from a preservationist group.
The Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a plan to convert the lower half of a 12-story office building at 300 West Adams Street in Chicago's Loop into a data center.
This decision marks a significant step forward for the project, which aims to repurpose a portion of the landmark structure. The approval was granted on Thursday, despite objections from a preservationist group.
The proposal will now be presented to the full Commission on Chicago Landmarks for its review and final consideration. The article does not name the developer or data center operator involved in the project.