We are Related Companies Celebrating the communities who inspire and uplift us every day We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences, supporting our neighbors and giving back for a better tomorrow. What's Happening Around the Company Related Midwest celebrates the start of construction on the new 22,000-seat stadium of the Chicago Fire FC On March 3, Related Midwest celebrated the start of construction on the new 22,000-seat stadium for the Chicago Fire FC. The stadium marks significant progress in unlocking the site’s long-term potential: What was once underutilized land just outside the Loop is advancing toward becoming a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver new housing—including up to 1,000 affordable residences—along with community-focused retail, enhanced infrastructure and more than six acres of publicly accessible open space designed to support year-round activity. Willets Point Commons is bringing 100% affordable housing to Queens On February 10, transformative affordable development Willets Point was featured in PIX11, joined by Related Companies EVP Frank Monterisi. Willets Point Commons, which presents 880 residences across two buildings along with public green space, is nearing completion in Queens and preparing for residents to move in starting this April. Beyond the vision to add 2,500 affordable homes and outdoor spaces to New York City, this development represents our commitment to shaping accessible neighborhoods where families can begin, grow and thrive. We look forward to welcoming our community this spring! Watch the Video Related Beal's One Kenmore Square welcomes AI Proteins AI Proteins has signed a 40,000-square-foot lease at One Kenmore Square, following its recent $41.5M Series A raise. Located in the Beacon Building, the space provides flexible, state-of-the-art lab and office infrastructure tailored to the needs of scaling life sciences companies. As biotech activity continues to extend beyond Cambridge into established urban clusters, developments like One Kenmore Square play a critical role in supporting innovation, talent attraction and scientific progress. Read More Related Beal's proposed public spaces at Channelside featured in The Boston Globe On January 17, the Channelside project in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood was featured in The Boston Globe, which highlighted a rare and meaningful collaboration among residents, artists, cultural institutions, the City of Boston and Related Beal’s development team to imagine a public park and waterfront amphitheater unlike any other. The vision for Channelside prioritizes public space, cultural access, climate resilience and long-term value for Greater Boston. We’re proud to be part of an effort that demonstrates what’s possible when development is done in collaboration with our communities. Read More What's Happening at Related Digital What's Happening at Related Digital Our commitment to Michigan Michigan was built by people who worked hard, paid their share and planned for the next generation. Related Digital’s Saline data center project reflects those values: creating good-paying local jobs, paying our own way for energy and infrastructure, protecting Michigan’s water and natural resources and delivering local benefits. Learn More Women's History Month Series Women's History Month Series Celebrating women in construction: New Hudson Facades Our series celebrating women in construction continues with a feature on our colleagues at New Hudson Facades, a subsidiary of Related Companies. In this video, Maria, Susan, Carly and Nataša share how they’ve found space to learn, grow and build their careers—and why they encourage other young women not to be afraid to explore opportunities in construction. Women's History Month Series Women's History Month Series Celebrating women in construction Throughout March, in recognition of Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight the women across our company whose expertise supports every phase of construction—from planning and engineering to technical project management and beyond. In this video, Johanna Ghabour, senior project manager on our New York Design & Construction team, and Lauryn Tacoronte, project manager at Related Affordable, reflect on their career journeys. They discuss opportunities for women in construction and emphasize the importance of supporting one another throughout the industry. Affordable Spotlight Related Affordable Housing Related Affordable Housing Herz Recreation Center opens in San Francisco, serving Sunnydale-Velasco community On January 9, Related California, development partner Mercy Housing and local community members celebrated the grand opening of the Herz Recreation Center, San Francisco's first recreation center constructed from the ground up in over 25 years. Related California provided support to the Herz Recreation Center as part of the broader Sunnydale HOPE SF initiative to transform the Sunnydale-Velasco public housing community into a vibrant mixed-income neighborhood. Learn More Related Affordable Housing Related Affordable Housing Community-driven preservation at The Woodlands, Texas Thanks to the shared commitment of our colleagues and community partners, such as the YMCA of Greater Houston, four neighboring communities in The Woodlands, Texas are not just preserved, but thriving—more than four years after renovations were completed and preservation status secured. This is what sustainable, community-first development looks like in practice. Related Affordable Housing Related Affordable Housing Related Affordable unveils revitalized affordable residences in Tennessee Related Affordable has completed comprehensive renovations at its first three preservation projects in Tennessee: Cumberland Crossing, Midtown Estates and Horizon Square Apartments. Related Affordable has provided residents with modernized apartments and upgraded common spaces, and most importantly, they have preserved each community's long-term affordability for years to come. Vision and Impact Related Midwest's Curt Bailey named a Newsmaker of the Year On February 2, Related Midwest President Curt Bailey was selected as a Newsmaker of the Year by Crain’s Chicago Business. Bailey was honored as one of the leaders who is driving growth and technological advancement in Chicago through visionary developments and initiatives, including projects like mixed-use innovation campus Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and luxury residence 400 Lake Shore. Read More Related in the Community Related in the Community Related Midwest team supports respiratory health at RHA's Hustle Chicago Stair Climb On February 22, Related Midwest team members joined the annual Hustle Chicago Stair Climb hosted by the Respiratory Health Association, climbing 94 floors (or 1,632 steps) to the top of 875 N. Michigan Avenue. Participants supported RHA’s mission to prevent lung disease, promote clean air and advance healthier communities through education, research and policy change. Congratulations to everyone who made this event a success! Related in the Community Related in the Community Related Midwest's Don Biernacki delivers keynote speech at MLK Business Brunch & Awards Ceremony On January 15, Related Midwest EVP of Construction Don Biernacki honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King at South Suburban College Foundation’s MLK Business Brunch & Awards Ceremony, which brought together local business leaders whose service, advocacy and business excellence reflected Dr. King's values. Biernacki's keynote address featured insights on leadership, economic development and the vital commitment to supporting strong local communities. 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