Firm hired to study State Street changes

Is the State Street corridor in need of a makeover?

That is the question that an urban design firm will tackle in the coming months before releasing a report this fall with recommendations that are expected to touch on a variety of issues ranging from the aesthetic to the practical.

A sample of topics that are up for discussion: Are old-fashioned lamp posts and ornate street-level entrances to CTA Red Line trains still a good look? Would dedicated bicycle and bus lanes be a good idea?

The Chicago Loop Alliance, a group made up of downtown businesses, announced Monday that they commissioned the report.

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