Not quite sure I understand this part, will have to watch the video:
"The state financing is solely to provide a revenue stream for the state. One Central will begin construction, even without state funds"
But it sounds like they are doing the "private deck/big private development" route. Assuming, that is, that they can get their zoning approved by City Council which is a big if. Also, I assume the transit hub will be scaled back to a renovated Metra Electric stop at 18th and maybe some improvements to the McCormick busway (so no Amtrak stop or CTA spur).
FWIW, they've been doing soil borings between Roosevelt and Cullerton to inform the project engineering. I spotted the drill rig the other day near the 18th St bridge but didn't snap a photo.
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