[Suiram]

My theory would be they planned WPS with the expectation it wouldnt go until next cycle. Now they have a tenant in hand quickly and need to move up the construction schedule. They may not have as much faith about introducing more residential product right on the back of the 600+ units they are putting in at WPE.

They could also be concerned with the office market considering most existing companies are consolidating (less space per person). And they would be coming on the back of The Post Office and 110 along with competing head to head with Union Station probably along with that Dearborn one. Not to mention any success Lincoln Yards or 78 have.

A bunch of anchors potentially triggering Class A office construction is great, but its not totally clear they'll be able to lease out the rest at a reasonable pace.