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Casey Smagala

@CMSmags

Husband. Big Brother. City Lover. Ideas Sharer. @ChiBuildings Cofounder & Evangelist

 Chicago, IL
Joined September 2013
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Research every available #vacantlot in the new #ChiBlockBuilder initiative using Chicago Cityscape ( @ChiBuildings ). Here’s a short 🎥 tutorial ➡️ share.getcloudapp.com/eDunz9…
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Chambers of Commerce – let your voices be heard 📣. @NatlMainStreet survey is working w funders to gather info on ⬇️ > Recent challenges // opportunities > Programs & activities > Geographic contexts > Revenue sources Survey link ➡️ lnkd.in/gVBq_w6Y
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As real estate teams reimagine possibilities on LaSalle St, @Chibuildings tells you ▪️ ALL the available incentives ▪️ Number of units that can added under the FAR & zoning ▪️ Every property in the reimagined area ▪️ It's zoning + allowable uses ▪️ & much more ▪️ See tutorial ⬇️
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Here's a tutorial on how to find this info on our site ➡️ announcekit.app/chicago-city… Here's a link to the areas interactive map ➡️ chicagocityscape.com/place/c… DM me or comment here if you'd like a free trial of Chicago Cityscape.
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@Chicagocic is hosting a webinar on how @ChiBuildings helps ▪️ GCs & SubContractors find business development intelligence ▪️ Property Manages get a grip on building permits & violations ▪️ Developers uncover sites & available incentives ▪️ Investors consolidate due diligence
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Register here :: cicchicago.com/programs/prop…

Property Management Training - Community Investment Corporation

Best-in-industry workshops and training. Rental building owners know that it takes more than financing to have a successful rental project. That’s why CIC offers best-in-industry workshops and...

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"The deal didn't become attractive until I identified incentives in @ChiBuildings" Kevin of @RootRealty finds 30 + incentives across IL w Cityscape. #LowIncomeHousingTaxCredits #CityscapeMemberSuccess #NewMarketTaxCredits #QualifiedCensusTract #OpportunityZone #EnterpriseZone
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FOUR tips on #UnusedZoningCapacity for Housing Orgs, RE Brokers, & Developers ... ( 1 ) Can add more affordable housing  ( 2 ) Chicago Cityscape maps it    ( 3 ) No zoning change required ( 4 ) Increases property value ( * ) It's EVERYWHERE !!
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Here's a short video highlighting how use @ChiBuildings to find #UnusedZoningCapacity I see 319 additional unit opportunities in Albany Park share.getcloudapp.com/E0uy6R…
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Today’s groundbreaking on the $43 million Auburn Gresham Apartments was the first of a series that will take place across #InvestSouthWest neighborhoods this fall. More to come with @chicagosmayor, @ChicagoDOH and @ChicagoDPD!!
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Encouraging to see a few of these methods at work in #Chicago. cnu.org/publicsquare/2022/08…
Ten ways to build small-scale urbanism

Ten ways to build small-scale urbanism

Building small has advantages in cost, time, ease of approval, ease of entry, and the character of the finished product. Small-scale urbanism has the support of multiple mini-movements, and here are

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@ChicagoDPD18 Aug 2022
Plan Commission approved plans to expand Esperanza Health Centers at 47th and California in Brighton Park. The proposal includes a new 43,000-square-foot medical building to increase capacity for healthcare and social services. The project is expected to create 115 new jobs.
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New Green Line Station @ Lake & Damen finally received permits – increasing the development potential of surrounding lots. An easy @ChiBuildings search shows 53 #VacantLots 45 #CityOwnedLots 11 properties w #UnusedZoningCapacity. See comments for video on finding developable lots
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Here's a short video highlighting how to find developable lots using @ChiBuildings :: share.getcloudapp.com/xQuxPm…

Finding Developable Land around the upcoming Damen & Lake Green Line Station

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Heard about this cool event from @CityCastChicago. Check out "Street Love Ride: 2022" eventbrite.com/e/street-love… @Eventbrite
Encouraging #EconomicDevelopment news and strategy out of #SkokieIL skokie.org/154/Business-and-…
Waited a long time for this !! Chicago updated the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ordinance and @ChiBuildings explains the new standards in this article (see comments). #ConnectedCommunitiesOrdinance #ChicagoRealEstateDevelopment #TransitOrientedDevelopment #ChicagoTOD
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Here's the updated #TOD policy explained in 10 themes by @ChiBuildings. announcekit.app/chicago-city…
Great to hear @ChicagoDPD will release an RFP in the fall to redevelop the former Gately’s store. Developers should note ... there are a TON of incentives available at this locations. @ChiBuildings shows 18 !! See image in comments. blockclubchicago.org/2022/08…
3 Sites In Roseland, Including Former Gately's Location, Could Become Homes, Shopping, Business...

3 Sites In Roseland, Including Former Gately's Location, Could Become Homes, Shopping, Business...

The location of the former Gately’s Peoples Store, the future Michigan Red Line Station site and the location of the former Roseland Theatre building will all receive redevelopment in a process to...

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This is a clip from @ChiBuildings's "Incentives Checker" tool that provides a menu of available incentives at every property in Chicago. Comment or DM me for access : ) #ChicagoRealEstate #ChicagoRealEstateDevelopment #InfillDevelopment #TaxCredits
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