Under Construction
The 78
Chicago · Residences
A 62-acre mixed-use neighbourhood being built from scratch on the South Loop riverfront in Chicago — one of the largest urban developments in US history with 10,000 homes.
Official WebsiteLast verified Jul 14, 2026
4.4 yrs to delivery
43%
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
03.03.26
Start
2030
Completion
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Announced Jun 25, 2025
oftmw.comBroke ground Mar 3, 2026Groundbreaking on the $650M Chicago Fire FC stadium — first vertical milestone on the 62-acre riverfront site, per Chicago Sun-Times.
chicago.suntimes.comUnder construction
Expected opening 2030
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Journal Coverage
The 78 has been covered in 2 articles on Markets of Tomorrow.
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Where is The 78 located?
The 78 is located in Chicago.
When will The 78 be completed?
The 78 is under construction, with completion expected in 2030.
Who is developing The 78?
Related Midwest is the developer behind The 78.
Who designed The 78?
The 78 was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.