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Kicking Off Something Big: Foundry Park
Forefront continues to stay deeply engaged in this transformative development on the former Lincoln Yards north site—now officially moving forward after a key milestone: the Chicago Plan Commission has approved the Foundry Park proposal and cleared the way for further city reviews. Read the full article here. Foundry Park is a mixed-use neighborhood redevelopment envisioned for roughly 34 acres along the Chicago River, replacing decades of stalled plans with a fresh, communi

Josh Dortzbach
Jan 15


A Broader Conversation on Cities Materials and the Chicago Bears
I recently had the opportunity to join XR Realty for a podcast conversation that covered a wide range of topics shaping cities today. The discussion moved naturally between development in Chicago, the future of large scale civic projects, and the evolving role of materials and construction methods such as mass timber and componentized housing. It was a thoughtful conversation that reflected how interconnected these topics really are. From my perspective at Forefront Structur

Josh Dortzbach
Jan 13


The Lights Come On at the Salt Shed
There are moments in a project when the work truly comes to life, and for us, the first indoor show at The Salt Shed was one of those moments. After months of design, coordination, and construction, seeing the space filled with people, music, and energy marked an important milestone for a project we were proud to be part of.

Josh Dortzbach
Mar 2, 2023
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