Chicago Has No New Office Buildings Coming Until 2029. The Demand for Premium Space Has Never Been Higher.
Chicago’s commercial real estate market will deliver only one new office property in 2026, with no additional pipeline projected until at least 2029, according to CBRE’s Chicago 2026 Market Outlook. Simultaneously, demand for premier office space — Class A buildings with modern amenities, flexible floorplates, and proximity to transit — is at a decade high….