Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Industrial Heritage Transformation & Metropolitan Development
Pioneering industrial heritage transformation and transportation innovation through large-scale urban projects and metropolitan workforce programs in the Windy City.
25
Historic Sites Transformed
150
Miles of Transit Enhanced
5,000+
Construction Jobs Created
$250M
Economic Impact
Strategic Focus Areas
1
Industrial Heritage Transformation
Revitalizing Chicago's historic industrial sites through adaptive reuse, preserving the city's manufacturing legacy while creating modern spaces for innovation and community.
- Historic factory conversions
- Manufacturing district revitalization
- Industrial heritage tourism
2
Transportation Hub Development
Enhancing Chicago's position as a national transportation leader through infrastructure modernization, multimodal connectivity, and sustainable transit solutions.
- Rail corridor improvements
- Transit-oriented development
- Freight optimization systems
3
Large-Scale Urban Projects
Implementing transformative urban redevelopment initiatives that address housing, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure at a metropolitan scale.
- Neighborhood revitalization
- Public space enhancement
- Sustainable urban planning
4
Metropolitan Workforce Programs
Developing comprehensive workforce initiatives that connect Chicago residents with opportunities in the city's evolving economic landscape.
- Skills training programs
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Career pathway development
How CityUp! is Helping Chicago
CityUp! is the community revitalization arm of DDP, transforming Chicago's industrial heritage sites and underutilized properties into vibrant mixed-use developments, transportation hubs, and workforce training centers.
Industrial Heritage Adaptive Reuse
Transforming historic factories, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities into mixed-use developments that preserve Chicago's architectural heritage while creating new housing, offices, and community spaces.
Transit-Oriented Development
Creating vibrant, walkable communities around Chicago's extensive rail and transit stations, reducing car dependency and creating sustainable urban neighborhoods connected to the city's transportation network.
Metropolitan Workforce Development Centers
Developing state-of-the-art training facilities in repurposed industrial buildings where Chicago residents can learn skills in construction, advanced manufacturing, and transportation industries.
Client Opportunity: Be Part of Chicago's Industrial Renaissance
Through the Donation Benefit Services Program, clients who participate in deconstruction and donation can receive ownership in the redevelopment of their donated properties.
CityUp! takes strategically located industrial and historic properties in Chicago and transforms them into mixed-use developments, transportation hubs, and workforce training centers that honor the city's industrial past while building its sustainable future.
This innovative model creates sustainable tax benefits while simultaneously preserving Chicago's architectural heritage and creating economic opportunities for its residents in one of America's great industrial cities.
10%
Ownership in Redevelopment
Major Metropolitan Operations Center
Chicago serves as a Major Metropolitan Operations Center for CityUp!, driving innovation in urban redevelopment and setting new standards for industrial transformation in major American cities.
Through strategic partnerships with city agencies, private developers, and community organizations, we're implementing large-scale projects that honor Chicago's industrial heritage while building a sustainable urban future.
77
Community Areas
2.7M
City Population
Active Program Progress
Chicago is in the Active Program phase of CityUp!, with multiple transformational projects currently underway across the city.
1
Planning Complete
2
Implementation
3
Expansion
4
Evaluation
Join Chicago's Urban Transformation
Partner with us in transforming Chicago's industrial heritage and building a sustainable metropolitan future for the Windy City.
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