THE COMEBACK FOR THE VACATED AT&T HEADQUARTERS IN HOFFMAN ESTATES began in 2018 near the Jersey Shore. That’s where officials from the northwest suburb checked out another hulking AT&T facility that had fallen on tough times.
Instead of remaining barren and forlorn, the site had been turned into a vibrant commercial hub called Bell Works, with thousands of employees and customers. In a building that once housed the Bell Labs research and development park emerged a modern town square, focused on a walkable “main street” with restaurants, shops, and a farmers’ market. Also in the mix: customized spaces for business
