Members of the Plan Commission on Thursday heard a presentation on the first building proposed for the massive Lincoln Yards development.

Chicago Department of Planning and Development Comm. Maurice Cox commended developer Sterling Bay’s plans for an office building and riverfront features in the first phase of the 55-acre Lincoln Yards development as an example of “how you meet the water's edge."

Developer Sterling Bay unveiled plans for the nine-story building and adjacent riverwalk in a “courtesy” presentation during the Plan Commission’s Thursday meeting. No vote was taken on the development, and commissioners largely withheld any questions or comments.