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Ryan Smith

Will COVID Kill the Megadevelopment?
By Ryan Smith
Work began on Lincoln Yards and the 78 as the world changed. But developers are betting on a continued thirst for big living. Read more
Can Developers Fix the Loneliness Epidemic?
By Ryan Smith
Community-centered housing is the latest real estate trend. But buyers would have to overcome their squeamishness of shared spaces. Read more
Top Chicago Realtors: COVID-19 “a Blip” in Healthy Market
Interview by Ryan Smith
The pandemic stifled the local real estate market early on, but according to two insiders, its impact won’t last. Read more
Boarding Houses Are Back, Baby
By Ryan Smith
A once-ubiquitous living arrangement is getting a makeover for the pandemic era. Read more
What the Post-COVID Office Will Look Like
By Ryan Smith
Developers are reimagining office spaces for a pandemic-stricken world. Read more
What's Next for Northerly Island?
By Ryan Smith
Chicago planned to turn the 91-acre peninsula into an oasis on Lake Michigan. A decade later, it's a noble failure. Read more
The New Summer Home Renaissance
By Ryan Smith
City-dwellers with deep pockets are looking to invest in properties outside of Illinois — like these four on the market right now. Read more
What Would Equitable Housing Look Like in Chicago?
By Ryan Smith
"We can't pretend that ending segregation is going to happen organically," says the city's housing commissioner. Read more
Chicago Is About to Have a Lot More Balconies
By Ryan Smith
After COVID-19, city dwellers will never again take their outdoor spaces for granted. In Chicago, the renaissance has been a long time coming. Read more
Will “The Last Dance” Help Jordan Sell That Pesky Mansion?
By Ryan Smith
The Highland Park home has been on the market for eight years. Will MJ's rejuvenated star power — and a seemingly unharmed North Shore market — do the trick? Read more
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