Foundry Park is a large scale mixed use redevelopment planned along the Chicago River on the former Lincoln Yards north site. Envisioned as a new urban district within Chicago’s North Side, the project will introduce a combination of residential, office, hospitality, retail, parking, and public open space across nearly 30 acres of riverfront property. The development represents a significant transformation of a formerly industrial site into a dense and connected mixed use neighborhood that reinforces the relationship between the city and the riverfront.

Forefront Structural Engineers is providing structural engineering services as the project advances through the design phase. Due to the scale and complexity of the development, the project requires close coordination between structural systems, architecture, phased construction planning, and long term infrastructure considerations. Multiple building typologies and uses are being integrated across the site, requiring adaptable structural approaches that support both flexibility and constructability as the project evolves.

The development team is working to create an active urban environment that combines housing, commercial space, hospitality, and public amenities into a cohesive district. Significant attention is also being placed on pedestrian connectivity, open space, and integration with the surrounding neighborhoods. As structural engineers, Forefront is collaborating closely with the broader design team to develop efficient systems that align with the architectural vision while supporting the long term goals of the project.

Foundry Park reflects a broader shift toward large scale adaptive urban redevelopment projects that prioritize density, walkability, and mixed use activation within existing city environments. As the project continues through design and planning, it represents a significant investment in the future growth and transformation of Chicago’s riverfront corridor.

Check out the Foundry Park website for more information on the project.