Streeterville's Newest Skyscraper Just Hit Its Peak: 400 N. Lake Shore Drive's Crown Is Complete — and Lollapalooza Is Right Outside Your Door

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Streeterville · July 30, 2026

Streeterville just hit a major skyline milestone. The crown installation at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive — Related Midwest's soaring 72-story residential tower — was completed this week, officially topping out one of the most anticipated high-rises Chicago has seen in years. Standing 857 feet tall with 635 apartments, the tower designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has now reached its full height, marking a dramatic turning point in a construction journey that has been reshaping the Streeterville lakefront. With a 2027 completion still on track, residents can start imagining what life will look like inside one of Chicago's tallest new addresses — with unobstructed Lake Michigan views to match.

And the timing couldn't be more electric for Streeterville neighbors. Lollapalooza kicks off today, July 30, running through August 2 in Grant Park — just a short stroll from the neighborhood's western edge. The iconic multi-day music festival brings one of the biggest lineups of the summer to the lakefront, and Streeterville's prime location makes it one of the best neighborhoods in the city to soak up the energy without the long commute home.

From a landmark skyscraper reaching its full crown to the city's biggest music festival landing on your doorstep, this is a genuinely thrilling week to be a Streeterville neighbor. Are you watching 400 N. Lake Shore Drive's skyline debut or heading to Lollapalooza this weekend? Tell the Streeterville community in the Socialhood comments!

Sources:
1. https://chicago.urbanize.city/
2. https://streetervillechicagoneighborhood.org/