The best repurposing of the Thompson Center could be to turn it into the casino that the city has been struggling to find a home for. It is a CTA hub so it can be accessed from just about anywhere in the city and suburbs without adding significant auto traffic. That in turn would provide a boost in ridership for the CTA. Related
The building is large enough to house hotels, restaurants and shops to enhance the experience. Some of that foot traffic would likely spill over to the surrounding area giving it an economic boost as well. The article in the Sun Times noted a roughly $325 million cost to rehab. To turn it into a casino would likely cost more than that. However, any new casino owner would likely spend more to build a casino from the ground up especially if it involved razing an existing structure where investing in surrounding infrastructure would likely be required. This could be a win-win.
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