CHICAGO-The Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) and Westfield Concession Management unveiledon Oct. 16 the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5 atChicago O’Hare International Airport. Scheduledfor completion in fall 2013, the redevelopment will offerpost-security dining and retail along with a re-engineered layoutthat enhances the traveler experience and maximizes revenues.

Westfield Concession Management and its tenant partners areinvesting more than $26 million into the terminal over the courseof the redevelopment, the first since the terminal's constructionin 1993. The redevelopment efforts are generating a total of 180construction positions, with the new dining and retail program tocreate 100 new full-time concession jobs, adding to the existing180 concession jobs for a total of approximately 280 employees.

Previously, 95% of the terminal’s dining and retail options werelocated pre-security, making it difficult for passengers to accessdining and shopping while waiting for flights. The renovatedterminal interior – including a new food court with performancekitchens – will offer a redesigned, more efficient TSA checkpointand feature new lighting, signage, fixtures and other first-classamenities while incorporating sustainable and recycledmaterials.