Too often, the positive and powerful work of Chicago’s South Side organizations is overlooked beyond the communities they uplift. At URB, Inc., President Brian Urbanowski reminds us that the true value and vitality of a neighborhood isn’t measured by square footage alone—it’s rooted in its people, its places, and its boundless potential. That’s why URB Insight Blogs is dedicated to illuminating the grassroots leaders, economic engines, and cultural stewards whose perseverance is reshaping the South Side from the inside out.
New Gateway to Woodlawn
Woodlawn Central Development is introducing a New Gateway to Woodlawn. The Woodlawn Central Development is an equitable mixed-use urban district and a new gateway to the broader Woodlawn community on [...]
Bringing Communities Back Initiative
Bringing Communities Back Initiative: Helping to Revitalize Chicago's Far South Side Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) is dedicated to alleviating poverty, blight, and economic distress through effective [...]
$1 billion investment in Chicago’s South Side
Advocate Health Care's $1 billion investment in Chicago's South Side is one of the nation's most significant community-focused healthcare investments. Advocate Health Care's $1 billion investment is another example of [...]
Transforming Chicago’s Underserved Neighborhoods
CNI is helping to transform Chicago's Underserved Neighborhoods Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI) is a nonprofit organization committed to revitalizing Chicago's underserved neighborhoods economically and socially. Established to foster sustainable community [...]
Final phase of Pullman Crossings
The final phase of Pullman Crossings is underway. The final phase of Pullman Crossings involves the construction of a 160,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility on a 10-acre site at 10800 S [...]
$20 million hub in Greater Grand Crossing
One-of-a-kind $20 million hub in Greater Grand Crossing Xchange Chicago's $20 million center contributes to Greater Grand Crossing revitalization and economic growth. Xchange Chicago, a first-of-its-kind technology workforce center, will [...]
Thrive Exchange $100 million community investment
Thrive Exchange in Chicago Thrive Exchange is a $100 million community investment project at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue. Its mission is to reimagine, revitalize, and reinvest in South Shore [...]
The 78 Chicago $7 billion of benefits
The 78 Chicago $7 billion of benefits The 78 development is located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It's between Roosevelt Road to the north, 18th Street to the [...]
Greater Southwest Development Corporation
Greater Southwest Development Corporation: Passionate advocates, activists, and social champions. Greater Southwest Development Corporation is a not-for-profit organization with passionate advocates, activists, and social champions. The organization's staff members are [...]
Far South Side growth fostered by $5.3B Project
Fostering the growth of Chicago's Far South Side. Chicago Transit Authority Red Line Extension Project (RLE), the largest project in CTA history, will contribute to fostering the growth of Chicago's [...]
Greater Chatham Initiative: Economic Growth and Neighborhood Vitality
Greater Chatham Initiative performs the role of a strong local anchor institution. The Greater Chatham Initiative was born from a comprehensive plan for economic growth and neighborhood vitality (The Plan) [...]
South Chicago: Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
PsiQuantum: Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a research and development campus anchored by Silicon Valley tech startup PsiQuantum, will be located at [...]