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CTA unveils final design for blocks underneath new Red Line tracks

The design is part of the Red-Purple Modernization project

March 5, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

These are Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered Buildings in 2025

The list includes churches, home, industrial buildings, and an 1870s office building

March 4, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Where do Chicago’s mega developments stand?

Many projects have been approved with little built years later

December 31, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Urbanize Wrapped: Chicago’s Top Ten Articles of 2024

White Sox at The 78, 720 N. Wells, and 925 W. Belmont top the charts

December 30, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

CTA awards Red Line Extension construction contract

The project is expecting to break ground in late 2025

August 19, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Final design for Redefine the Drive proposes lakefront highway with no transit priority

See the full set of renderings below for what IDOT and CDOT have planned

August 12, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Rental offerings expand outdoor fitness amenities

Warm weather and focus on well-being brings fitness centers outside

August 6, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

One Central study, underground development hits roadblock, and more

Here’s what we’re reading this week

June 24, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

CTA set to get $200 million for new trains

The federal funding is coming Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

May 6, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Championship Round: (5) John Hancock vs. (8) One Chicago

Who will be named the Best Skyscraper in Chicago? Vote now!

March 31, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Final Four: (1) Willis Tower vs. (5) John Hancock

Which will make it to the Final Four? Vote now!

March 30, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Final Four: (8) One Chicago vs. (13) Aqua

Which will make it to the championships? Vote now!

March 29, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Elite Eight: (8) One Chicago vs. (11) 900 N. Michigan

Which will make it to the Final Four? Vote now!

March 28, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Elite Eight: (5) John Hancock vs. (10) NEMA Chicago

Which will make it to the Final Four? Vote now!

March 27, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

New renderings released for Redefine the Drive

The potential conditions would reimagine the lakefront experience

March 27, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Elite Eight: (2) Trump Tower vs. (13) Aqua

Which will make it to the Final Four? Vote now!

March 24, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, Elite Eight: (1) Willis Tower vs. (3) St. Regis

Which will make it to the Final Four? Vote now!

March 23, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (8) One Chicago vs. (9) 311 S. Wacker

Who should advance to the Elite Eight? Cast your vote now!

March 22, 2023 by Lukas Kugler