ABOUT THE EVENT -

LG Group, ZSD Development, The City of Chicago and more on how they're working together across the project team and financing challenges to transform the skyline.

Bisnow's third annual double-header returns! Join us for a full day of all things construction, architecture, design, and development. In the morning, we'll hear from city's visionary developers and GCs in conversation on what's next for the skyline, and the city at large. In the afternoon, we'll unpack the art and design behind them, welcoming archiects, designers for a conversation on the practicality, and possibilities, for the built environment in 2026.

With representation from every part of the project timeline, and perspectives from across the public and private sectors, it's a CRE networking extravaganza you won't want to miss.

Topics Include:

• Collaboration and Assembling the Project Team
• Realizing mutual visions and finding success across the project timeline
• Traits and Characteristics of Modern Developments
• Internally and externally, what traits are defining new projects in today’s landscape?
• Lessons in success from other markets
• What can be learned from developments in more receptive regulatory and municipal environments?
• Investment and Finance
• Sourcing and structuring the project’s capital stack
• Design-Build Best Practices
• Best practices for optimizing and preparing a project’s design teams

Who You'll Network With At This Event: 

Owners, developers, investors, brokers, GC's, architects, engineers, designers,  lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.

Why You Should Attend: 

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

Projects to be covered and in the news:

• Chicago aims to save landmark Congress Theater with $25.2M federal loan backed by city funds
• Developers get $44M in construction financing for River North apartments
• LG Group pushes hot Fulton Market’s edge with mid-rise multifamily
• Fulton Market buzz reaches West Loop with $96M construction loan