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April 8, 2009
Forest City in the News
East Bay Express, The Uptown Apartments Look Nice, But Are Still Mostly Empty
Build it and they will come... or not. Forest City Enterprises's Oakland "Uptown" mixed-use transit-accessible LEED certified project isn't living up to expectations, but don't worry, "Councilwoman Nadel said the developer, Forest City Enterprises, assured her that spring is always 'a really good time' for new leases...."
As usual, the Ratners have nothing to say for themselves: "Forest City declined to be interviewed for this story, instead offering a statement prepared by a San Francisco-based PR firm."
Journal and Topics Newsletter, City To Meet With Potential '5 Corners' Developer
Des Plaines city officials are scheduled to discuss later this week a proposed major redevelopment project near Golf and River roads that could result in new stores and new residential units.
Members of the city's Community Development Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday, Apr. 9 in city hall at 8:30 a.m. to discuss a proposed memorandum of understanding between Des Plaines and Forest City, a large commercial and residential developer.
Before the meeting, Des Plaines city officials might want to read up on Uptown Oakland.
Posted by lumi at April 8, 2009 5:16 AM