[marothisu]

The Loop proper SHOULD have more residential regardless of if its now or it was 5 years ago.. It's weird such an urban looking neighborhood doesn't have more residents outside of a few pockets.

My office has been hybrid since the summer and it is nice, I'll admit. I like being in the office but some days when I really need to concentrate, being at home is better. When I need to be heads down on something, I get more work done at home. Less people distracting me. Early in my career though (long before the pandemic), we would work at home once a week. I wasn't the same and didn't have even close to the level of responsibility as I have today. I spent a lot of those days sleeping, getting stuff to eat watching TV, etc. I was able to get most of my work done in 4 days a week actually and that us telling..but another story.

I think WFH benefits people who are further in their career TBH. People who are younger and early in their careers can benefit from being in the office sometimes.

Anyway, if this means we'll see some office convert to residential and retail/commercial there stays open later then I'm all for it. If successful, I think it's actually pretty important for the long term success of downtown.