Will COVID Kill the Megadevelopment?
Work began on Lincoln Yards and the 78 as the world changed. But developers are betting on a continued thirst for big living.
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Can Developers Fix the Loneliness Epidemic?
Community-centered housing is shaping up to be the latest real estate trend. What's less clear is whether potential buyers are willing to overcome their squeamishness of shared spaces.
“I See It as a Blip”
COVID-19 stifled the local real estate market early on, but according to the leaders of 2019’s top two residential agent teams, its impact won’t last.
Boarding Houses Are Back, Baby
A once-ubiquitous living arrangement is getting a makeover for the pandemic era.
The Post-COVID Workplace Is Here
Giant outdoor terraces. Toe-high elevator buttons. One-way walking routes. Developers are reimagining office spaces for a pandemic-stricken world.
What's Next for Northerly Island?
Chicago planned to turn the 91-acre peninsula into an oasis on Lake Michigan. A decade later, it's a noble failure.
The New Summer Home Renaissance
City-dwellers with deep pockets are looking to invest in properties outside of Illinois. These four's listing prices go a long way.
What Would Equitable Housing Look Like in Chicago?
"We can't pretend that ending segregation is going to happen organically," says the city's housing commissioner. "We have to plan for it."
Chicago Is About to Have a Lot More Balconies
After COVID-19, city dwellers will never again take outdoor space for granted. In Chicago, the renaissance has been a long time coming.
Will The Last Dance Help Michael Jordan Sell That Pesky Mansion?
The Highland Park home has been on the market for eight years. Will MJ's rejuvenated star power — and a seemingly unharmed North Shore market — do the trick?