The Butler, a proposed condo tower for suburban OakBrook, will blend into the surrounding community, say thedesigners.
CHICAGO—After undergoing a resounding crash more than a decadeago, condo development has just started a cautious comeback in the city of Chicago. And theregion's affluent suburbs may soon see similar moves. A group ofdevelopers and architects recently put forward a plan for a22-story luxury condo development in Oak Brook called TheButler.
At a time when many developers focus on the deconversion of condo buildings back into rentalapartments, both in the city and surrounding suburbs, others calculate the time hasfinally come help empty nesters stay in the suburbs and maintainthe level of luxury they're accustomed to as homeowners.
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Brian J. Rogal
Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
