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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

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (7) Two Pru vs. (10) NEMA Chicago

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

March 21, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (6) The Franklin vs. (11) 900 N. Michigan

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

March 20, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (5) Hancock vs. (12) Water Tower

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

March 17, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (4) Aon Center vs. (13) Aqua

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

March 16, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (3) St. Regis vs. (14) Chase Tower

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

March 15, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

These are Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered Buildings

The list includes downtown towers, school buildings, and a theater

March 15, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago’s Best Skyscraper, 1st Round: (2) Trump Tower vs. (15) Park Tower

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

March 14, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Announcing Urbanize Chicago’s Best Skyscraper Tournament

Vote to name the best tower in the city!

March 13, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Kennedy Expressway work set to begin this month

The project will rehab between Ohio St and the Edens Expressway junction

March 3, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves Red Line Extension TIF

The new TIF is expected to generate $950 million for the project

December 22, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission adopts Western Ave Corridor Study

The plan calls for public realm improvements within a development framework

November 20, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

CTA receives $29 million for bus electrification

The federal grant will be used for new buses and facility upgrades

August 18, 2022 by Lukas Kugler