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River North: A Neighborhood in Transition
Chicago Tribune chronicles the history of the River North neighborhood from its gritty 1970s roots to its urban chic millenium transformation. (July 11, 2008)
Spencer Stuart Announces Move to River North Center
Spencer Stuart, an international executive search firm, announces their new office location at 353 North Clark, which is scheduled to open in first quarter 2010. (June 25, 2008)
Hub 51 Opens at New SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn
Friedman Properties is happy to welcome Hub 51, a new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in the inventive spirit of "next generation Melman." Under the direction of the Melman brothers RJ and Jerrod, Hub 51 cooks up a wide range of quintessential American fare.(June 22, 2008)
Alderman Edward Burke Praises Preservation of Medinah Temple/Tree Studios
Alderman Edward Burke gave a speech to the Burnham Committee on the history and restoration of the Medinah Temple and Tree Studios complex. (June 12, 2008)
Oceanaire announces new restaurant at 353 North Clark
Friedman Properties is pleased to welcome Oceanaire, an upscale fresh seafood restaurant chain, to the River North community as a retail anchor at 353 North Clark. (June 10, 2008)
Friedman Properties Welcomes Hollywood to River North
Johnny Depp's current film, Public Enemies, used the historic Courthouse District as a backdrop for the period ensemble about John Dillinger. (June 9, 2008)
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River North chef wins James Beard Award
Friedman Properties congratulates Naha chef Carrie Nahabedian on her honor as Best Chef Great Lakes region, as bestowed by the James Beard Foundation, the nation's leading organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of American culinary arts. (June 9, 2008)
Albert Friedman on WGN 720
Listen to Albert Friedman, President of Friedman Properties, talk to Bob Sirott about real estate development in Chicago. (May 30, 2008)
Friedman Properties Announces New Eco-Friendly Parking Garage
Our latest project, River North's first "green" parking garage, is described by Crain's Chicago Business. (May 21, 2008)
Medinah Temple and Tree Studios Win National Award
The Urban Land Institute, one of the most prestigious international authorities on land use, has awarded Medinah Temple and Tree Studios the Award for Excellence for the Americas. (May 9, 2008)
Friedman Properties Wins Award for Trailways Bus Depot
The redevelopment of the Trailways Bus Depot at the corner of Wabsh and Roosevelt is recognized as the city's Best Adaptive Re-Use by the Friends of Downtown.(May 2008)
Albert Friedman Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Alderman Edward Burke praised the restoration of Chicago landmarks Medinah Temple/Tree Studios and reviewed the complex's storied history during a speech to the Burnham Committee. (May 2008)
Friedman Properties and White Lodging Open New Two-Flag Hotel
Read about our new hotel, the Marriott Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites River North. Now open, the brand-new downtown Chicago hotels represent two of the industry's most popular brands - in one sleek urban location! (April 9, 2008)
As Things Develop (2008 Edition)
Read our annual publication, As Things Develop.
As Things Develop (2007 Edition)
Read our annual publication, As Things Develop.
Friedman Properties Unveils New Logo
Read a press release about our new logo.
Friedman Properties Launches New Website
Read a press release about our new website.
Keys to a Successful Partnership
Read more from the As Things Develop interviews with Albert Friedman, Richard Melman, Bruce White and Myron Warshauer.
Medinah Temple/Tree Studios Restoration Awarded the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation President's Award
Landmarks Illinois selects Friedman Properties' restoration of Medinah Temple/Tree Studios as the recipient of the 2007 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation President's Award.
Who's Who 2007
Albert Friedman is profiled in Crain's annual list of who's driving business in Chicago.
In a Class of Their Own: The Urban Land Institute Announces 23 Finalists for the 2007 Awards for Excellence: The Americas Competition
Friedman Properties' redevelopment of Medinah Temple/Tree Studios was selected as a finalist for the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Awards for Excellence, widely recognized as the land use industry's most prestigious recognition program.
Tree Studios Named Best Restoration by Friends of Downtown
Friends of Downtown Selects Tree Studios as the recipient of its Best Restoration Award for 2006.
Friedman Properties Unveils Downtown's Most Accurate Clock
Company unveils the restored Reid-Murdoch Center Clock Tower as a gift to the people of Chicago.
Bloomingdale's Chicago Experiment
Friedman Properties partners with Federated Department Stores to bring the first-ever Bloomingdale's Home Store to historic Medinah Temple.
Curtain Call
The Goodman Theatre Center's state-of-the-art façade lights up Chicago's revitalized theater district.
The Evolution of River North: Part 1
The Evolution of River North: Part 2
The Evolution of River North: Part 3
The Evolution of River North: Part 4
Albert Friedman, President of Friedman Properties was a major player in the transformation of River North from notorious slum to one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. In this four-part series, Friedman talks about the neighborhood's continuing evolution.