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.
Englewood Reimagined: A New Vision for 69th Street
Englewood Reimagined Initiative A New Vision for 69th Street: Envisioning a Thriving Future From empty lots to vibrant possibilities, 69th Street Reimagined is transforming the heart of Englewood. This innovative [...]
Ashburn: 88,000-square-foot Pete’s Market
Pete’s Market largest Chicago location opens in Ashburn Pete’s Market 88,000-square-foot store in Ashburn at 3250 West 87th Street brings fresh food options to a neighborhood that hasn’t had its [...]
South Side: Chicago State University has unveiled a $250 million plan
Chicago State University has unveiled a $250 million plan to revitalize the 95th Street corridor on the South Side. The plan, created in collaboration with Chicago’s Department of Planning & [...]
West Englewood: The Regenerator a $26.6 million project
$26.6 million project, called The Regenerator. in West Englewood Chicago Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood is preparing to witness the rise of an innovative, sustainable mixed-use development called The Regenerator. Located [...]
Englewood Agro-Eco District: A Pioneering Initiative
The Englewood Agro-Eco District is a pioneering initiative aimed at creating more housing, fresh food production, and improved public parks is anchored by Englewood Nature Trial, a two-mile linear park [...]