Urban Development
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What is Year-Round Arts Programming and Why Does it Matter?
In City X, a summer jazz festival that once packed parks for a single weekend now anchors a year-round music academy, boosting local business revenue by 18% in off-peak months.
Damen Silos owner builds unauthorized parking lot, violating city code
The owner of the Damen Silos site was recently cited for operating an unauthorized parking lot, built without a submitted stormwater management plan—a basic requirement for urban development, accordin
Mayor's $3B Parking Meter Bid Tops Investor Offer
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration reportedly offered $3.
Holsten's Exit Signals Crisis for Chicago Affordable Housing
After 50 years championing mixed-income developments, Peter Holsten, a prominent Chicago developer, is selling his extensive portfolio, encompassing 2,638 residential units.
Bronzeville Trail project launches with soil testing
Environmental soil testing has begun at the abandoned rail site, officially launching the $100 million Bronzeville Trail project.
Obama Center boosts Chicago South Side real estate, council acts
In East Woodlawn, single-family and multifamily home prices doubled between 2019 and 2025, reaching a median of $440,000, according to The Real Deal .
Cortelyou Commons Designated Official Chicago Landmark
After years of planning for a new $60 million athletics facility, DePaul University agreed to landmark two of its historic buildings, Cortelyou Commons and Byrne Hall, as part of a strategic compromis
City Agency Approves $201.6M Public Subsidy for Foundry Park
Chicago's Community Development Commission approved a $201.
City Issues Dinkel's Lofts Building Permit
After years of anticipation, a full building permit was issued on May 18, 2026, for Dinkel's Lofts, paving the way for a seven-story, 42-unit residential building at 3329 North Lincoln Avenue that wil
Reno residential conversion permit issued for adaptive reuse project
A single permit issued this week in downtown Reno quietly greenlights the transformation of a historic commercial building into dozens of new homes, marking a pivotal moment for the city's housing fut
Ford City Mall closure: Community opposes industrial park plan
After nearly 60 years, the JCPenney at Ford City Mall will close its doors on June 21, 2026, according to Blockclubchicago .
What Is The Economic and Social Impact of Local Arts Funding?
In 2015, Local Arts Agencies across the U.