It’s no secret more people than ever are looking to call downtown Chicago home. To meet this demand, developers are not only busy building new multifamily product, but they also are incorporating more urban green space in those developments to promote sustainability and wellness for their residents. When the Chicago Tribune reached out to Taylor Johnson for industry experts to discuss this trend, we quickly connected the reporter with sources from TJ clients Lendlease, Optima Inc. and Downtown Apartment Company. Click here to read the story and learn more about innovative green space strategies, ranging from rooftop farms to public parks that create a sense of community.

Lendlease’s Southbank Park and adjacent Riverwalk extension on the South Branch of the Chicago River are scheduled to be completed later this year.