red line extention south, chicago transit authority
Economic Development and Implemenation Plan
An economic development plan with a targeted implementation strategy designed to capitalize on the CTA’s $3.6 billion transit investment in the extension of new rail transit on Chicago’s south side. The community-wide vision and equitable economic development framework were built on an inclusive process with community and stakeholder partners to direct the development without displacement, benefitting the existing residents and businesses, while attracting much-needed new retail and services; market and affordable housing; health, wellness, and open space; workforce development and job opportunities; and quality-of-life amenities.
• An implementation plan with a set of corridor-level and individual station area action items to be implemented in phases to attract vital private investment, secure local, state and federal resources, via strategic community and regional public-private partnerships.
• Development scenarios with financial models for key sites within the ¼ mile radius of the four new station areas based on each one’s distinct vision and mix of commercial, residential and retail uses envisioned for each district, and the economic resources required for implementation.
TOD - University Park, IL Regional Transportation authority
Economic Development and Implemenation Plan
A transit-oriented development vision to build on a newly enhanced University Park Metra station with a plan to create new workforce housing, retail and commercial development. University Park, a suburb in northeastern Will County is home to Governor’s State University and a growing industrial and regional transportation and distribution hub. The surrounding large and undeveloped properties offer an ideal site for new development that can meet the Village’s need for workforce housing and local retail and business services to serve the adjacent industrial and educational assets.
• An economic development strategy and phased roadmap to drive the implementation of the transit-oriented development and mixed-use community vision.
• Strategy to utilize local, county, state public entities with programs to support development goals and initiatives. Identification of partnership opportunities with community stakeholders, housing development authorities, local institutions and employers.
tod - 11th street central michigan city, ind
Developer Solicitation
Developer solicitation, on behalf of Michigan City, for the premier transit-oriented development site at the steps of the new South Shore interurban commuter rail line between Chicago and South Bend, IN. The City desired a robust development project led by a strong developer to serve as a regional draw, elevate the local, prominent community assets, and to spark additional development in the surrounding, growing district. Iconic new 12-story building with 200 residential units, 10,000 commercial spaces, 550 parking spaces for commuters and residents, and the new station ticketing lobby.
• A targeted distribution list of potential developers with the capacity for a project of this scale, design, density and public and private uses. An interactive developer information session increased and solidified interest in the property.
• The proposal review process, led by a collaborative consultant team and including key community stakeholders, local and regional public bodies, designed to maximize private investment and public benefits and achieve the ambitious city, state, and federal review timeframe.
Regional Transportation authority chicago metropolitan area for planning urban land institute
Developer Dialogues
Developer Dialogues offer interactive peer exchange, panelist discussions, and industry-focused conversations and presentations between local economic development professionals and commercial real estate development specialists enhance and expand local economic development strategies. Both CMAP and RTA community planning and capacity-building programs provide funding and technical assistance with planning and economic development initiatives for local community leaders throughout the six-county Chicagoland region. On-the-ground commercial real estate experts offer best practices in municipal programs to attract development and effective methods to capitalize on key transit-oriented development opportunities.
• Direct insight into most effective development strategies based on the current market for development. Refined and phased development approach to attract and maximize private investment to redevelopment opportunities in transit-served commercial nodes.
• Clear strategies to efficiently utilize local, county, state incentives, programs and policies to support community development goals and initiatives. Shared knowledge of best practices for business retention and attraction, and broker and site selection to guide economic development efforts and enhance municipal strategies to attract and facilitate new development.
epic academy charter school art in motion charter school
Project Pre-development
Developer Dialogues offer interactive peer exchange, panelist discussions, and industry-focused conversations and presentations between local economic development professionals and commercial real estate development specialists enhance and expand local economic development strategies. Both CMAP and RTA community planning and capacity-building programs provide funding and technical assistance with planning and economic development initiatives for local community leaders throughout the six-county Chicagoland region. On-the-ground commercial real estate experts offer best practices in municipal programs to attract development and effective methods to capitalize on key transit-oriented development opportunities.
• Direct insight into most effective development strategies based on the current market for development. Refined and phased development approach to attract and maximize private investment to redevelopment opportunities in transit-served commercial nodes.
• Clear strategies to efficiently utilize local, county, state incentives, programs and policies to support community development goals and initiatives. Shared knowledge of best practices for business retention and attraction, and broker and site selection to guide economic development efforts and enhance municipal strategies to attract and facilitate new development.
bella noir
Project Pre-development
Predevelopment Phase for $42M, 98,000 SF mixed-use development blending market and affordable housing units with retail, health and recreational uses. The project will promote holistic wellness and healthy lifestyles and will be home to The Lyric Foundation, whose mission is developing educational and workforce skills for impoverished youth, people with disabilities and recent inmates. Located in the historically disinvested community of Bronzeville, the project will be built on vacant city-owned land and re-activated in a pedestrian-oriented development. The local Bronzeville programs will be paired with an Elburn, IL farm, via farm-to-table and agricultural education and workforce development programs.
• Predevelopment phase facilitation of land acquisition, the zoning application process, site and building due diligence, consultants scope and contract management, coordination with design team on space use programming and concept design and with the construction team on project schedule and budget development, and support with funding opportunities and applications, and with community outreach.