A ballot referendum in Chicago’s 29th Ward has shown clear opposition to public funding for a proposed new stadium for the Chicago Bears. With five out of eight precincts reporting, 79 percent of voters cast their ballots against the idea of taxpayer subsidies for the stadium, highlighting widespread resistance to
The Chicago City Council has approved a significant mixed-use development at 1200 W. Fulton St. in the Fulton Market District. Planned by JDL Development and Fulton Street Companies, the project will introduce two residential towers alongside commercial space, bringing new housing options and amenities to the area. Project Highlights in
New renderings released by Google reveal a redesigned Thompson Center, set to become the tech giant’s future Chicago office. Featuring a lush atrium, updated public spaces, and a sleek, modern facade, the plans offer Chicagoans a first look at the building’s transformation, set for completion in 2026. Thompson Center Development
A new residential skyscraper, the Muraba Veil, is set to rise in Dubai, offering a bold vision from RCR Arquitectes in collaboration with developer Muraba. The slender design spans just 74 feet (22.5 meters) in width, a strikingly narrow profile that is stretching the limits (or rather shrinking) the new
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering over $1 billion to states, cities, and public entities to enhance intercity passenger rail outside of the Northeast Corridor. Funded through the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, the initiative aims to improve rail infrastructure, reduce congestion, and expand reliable transit options in underserved areas,
Baltimore’s latest initiative is tackling its vacant housing problem by converting empty homes into affordable living spaces, aiming to reduce blight and expand housing options. $3 billion has been set aside by state and city funds, aimed to repurpose 13,000 vacant homes over the next 15 years. Maryland Governor Wes
Rising home prices in the U.S. are often attributed to a significant housing shortage. A new LendingTree study reveals a surprising twist in the housing market saga: there are 5.6 million vacant homes in the U.S. right now. The study ranked the 50 largest metros by vacancy rates, showing that
House hunting and the number one rule of real estate: “location, location, location” now comes with another factor to consider: climate risks. Zillow announced it will start to feature data on extreme weather trends on all of its real estate property listings. Zillows Search Map View will now include five