Understanding Trends in Spec Suites
Tenants demands have been evolving since the start of COVID-19. While today’s tenants generally need less overall space, the full picture is more complicated than that. When a company is moving into a new space – whether due to right-sizing, relocation, or another need – they need to make the space their own. This is […]
Urban Innovations Earns Two Green Globes
Our building at 311 W Huron has achieved Two Green Globes® certification through the Green Building Initiative as a new construction project. The Green Building Initiative is a non-profit organization, and Green Globes® is its nationally recognized certification program for sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthy buildings. From the start, sustainability was intentionally woven into the design […]
UI Supports Chicago’s National Public Housing
At Urban Innovations, we believe in strengthening communities. We’re honored to support The National Public Housing Museum and the important stories it shares.
Howard Conant: Building a Legacy in River North
When Howard Conant founded Urban Innovations, River North was a very different place, full of potential but in need of care and vision. Through years of dedication, strategic development, and community engagement, Howard and his team helped spark a transformation that turned the neighborhood into one of Chicago’s most vibrant districts. Along the way, his […]
Partnership with Parkable
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Parkable to deliver a smarter, more efficient parking experience! This innovative solution allows tenants to book and manage their own bays, with automated access for a seamless, hassle-free experience. Together, we’re making parking simpler, more flexible, and tailored to the needs of Urban Innovations’ tenants. Read more here.
RE Journals Development of the Year Finalist
We’re excited to share that Urban Innovations has been selected as a finalist for the RE Journals Development of the Year Award for our project at 311 West Huron! This recognition celebrates the hard work, collaboration, and innovation that went into bringing this transformative development to life in the heart of River North. Thank you to our incredible […]
Commercial Real Estate Awards Finalist
Urban Innovations is proud to be named a finalist for the Greater Chicago Food Depository Commercial Real Estate Award’s Development of the Year. We’re honored to be recognized alongside industry leaders for our project at 311 West Huron St!
Consumer Credit Union Buildout
We’re delighted to reveal the beautiful new Consumer Credit Union (CCU) space brought to life by our skilled construction team. Check out the video to see the impressive results firsthand and hear from CCU employees about the impact this space is already making. Their testimonials speak volumes about the care and quality that went into […]
Fjallaraven Flagship
A nice piece on one of our projects. Thanks to Fjallaraven for choosing Urban Innovations to build your Chicago flagship store. Read the full story here.
440 N. Wells Street Penthouse Flythrough
Elevate your employees’ experience with our unique penthouse suite now available at 440 N. Wells St., located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago. This stunning space offers city views from the 8th floor of our modern loft building. It is also fully furnished and offers private lobby and elevator access. Parking is also […]