August 18, 1969 – The Chicago Plan Commission
approves a zoning ordinance for the 80-acre air rights site of the Illinois
Central Railroad south of the river and east of Randolph Street. Lewis Hill, the Commissioner of Development
and Planning, says, “Successful planned development here will greatly affect
the future of the whole central area and much of the city and metropolitan
area. It is in both the public and
private interest that this development proceed beyond a mere meeting of minimal
standards to the achievement of an environment of high quality.” [Chicago
Tribune, August 19, 1969] Illinois Center today occupies the upper left section of the railroad yard below the river in the above photo.
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