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Helping Others Obtain Destiny: A $40 Million Development To End Violence in Woodlawn & Englewood
On March 5th, 2025, Desmond Marshall, the Executive Director of Project H.O.O.D., shared a powerful and inspiring update on the...
Erica Trejo
Mar 243 min read
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CNI Invests in Pullman Gateway, Driving South Side Revitalization in Chicago
This month, the SSBA welcomed David Doig, President of Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), and Nicholette Cameron, Director of...
Erica Trejo
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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Chicago's South Works: Leading the Quantum Technology Revolution
Plans are underway for the construction of the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP) at the former U.S. Steel South Works site...
Erica Trejo
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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The Team Behind The Obama Presidential Center Development
This month, the South Side Builder’s Association (SSBA) invited Powers & Sons, a local construction firm, to provide information about...
Erica Trejo
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Working With Cook County Land Bank
This month, the South Side Builder’s Association (SSBA) invited Jessica Caffrey, Executive Director of the Cook County Land Bank...
Erica Trejo
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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SI CONTAINER BUILD: Educating our community about repurposing shipping containers
This month, the South Side Builder’s Association (SSBA) invited Rory Rubin, CEO of S.I. Container Builds Inc., to discuss the value of...
Erica Trejo
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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CTA LEADERS & EXPERTS : 5.6 Mile Red Line Extension on Chicago's South Side
This month, the South Side Builder’s Association (SSBA) invited CTA leaders of the Redline Extension Project to discuss the orientation...
Erica Trejo
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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BRONZEVILLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Opportunity Finds A Way
This month, the South Side Builder’s Association (SSBA) invited Phillip Beckham, principle & investment partner at P3 Markets, to present...
Erica Trejo
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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Integra Realty Resources Presents: 2022 Chicago Market Outlook
This month, the South Side Builders Association invited Jim Kutill and Gail Lissner from Integra Realty Resources (IRR ) to discuss The...
Erica Trejo
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Property Taxes: 20 Year Study + History of Redlining & How to Stop It
This month, the South Side Builder’s invited Hal Dardick, the Cook County Director of Research, to present “20-Year Tax History & Maps of...
Erica Trejo
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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Bronzeville Planned Development for Arts & Entertainment: The Lillian Marcie Center
The September SSBA meeting was presented by Keith Giles, an award-winning real estate developer, who spoke about his proposed development...
Erica Trejo
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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