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Originally Posted by VKChaz
Question about the Related South Loop development: Is the assumption that the Metra tracks stay where they are or is it possible that a section of the tracks would be shifted West and allow for development along Clark Street?
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I know someone who said that the city was going to buy the site and use "moving the Metra tracks to improve speed and safety" as an excuse for purchasing the lot. But now that Related bought the site instead, I'm not sure if the city is still going to encourage them to do something with the tracks. If Related has any plans for active street use on Clark, then the only two options they have is to shift the Metra tracks, or to cover/bury the tracks with buildings/parks. If Related does end up just shifting the tracks, then that leaves the old ROW a possible option to reroute the Orange Line through the Wells Street portion of the Loop for better transit access.