Chicago Transit, Infrastructure & Aviation Summit
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Chicago Transit, Infrastructure & Aviation Summit
Crow Holdings, CDOT, and the City Department of Aviation on real estate at the intersection of urban mobility, logistics, infrastructure, transit-oriented development
$109.00
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Speakers and Panels
Moving Chicago: Transit, TOD & Regional Connectivity
From bikeshares to high-speed rail to neighborhood development at the station
Phil Beckham
David Powe
Rick Harnish
Sean Madison
From the Flight Deck: Aviation, Air Cargo & Goods Movement
O'Hare, Midway, and the logistics infrastructure that keeps the region competitive
Marlene Hopkins
Dominic Garascia
Steve Mays
Chicago Transit & TOD Summit: Infrastructure, Development and CRE Opportunities
What We'll Cover:
- Major Transit Projects and Regional Connections: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) updates and regional connectivity initiatives.
- Successful TOD Case Studies: Examination of successful transit-oriented development (TOD) projects.
- Policy, Zoning, and Incentives for TODs: Discussion of the regulatory and financial mechanisms supporting TODs.
- Equity, Access, and Underserved Communities: Strategies for ensuring mobility and access for all communities.
- Transit's Impact on Suburban Growth: Analyzing how transit links urban and suburban markets.
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit:
At the intersection of urban growth, neighborhood equity, and commercial real estate development lies Bisnow’s first ever transit, aviation and logistics event, exploring key themes in transportation and mobility and their impact on the business we know. From planes and airports to trains and bikeshares, all aboard for a morning of conversation on where we’re stopping next to deliver the operational solutions necessary to make the city and its many offerings accessible to all.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Chicago's top real estate developers, investors, construction firms, architects, engineers, and service providers, as well city, government and policy officials.
News and Projects to be Discussed:
- $1.45B Chicago airport project goes vertical
- Chicago's aviation chief unveils video of O'Hare's $1.3B concourse now in the works
- City changing O'Hare construction plans after unexpected passenger growth
- CTA breaks ground on Red Line extension's first new station
- CTA Kicks Off Construction on Long-Awaited $5.7B Red Line Extension on Far South Side
- Crow Holdings and MKE build cargo hub rescuing shipments from chaotic Illinois airports
- Why a new cargo hub at Milwaukee's Airport could drive growth in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee airport building facility to lure cargo from Chicago area
- 43 Green Officially Breaks Ground
- How eTODs Could Help Solve Chicago's Affordable Housing Shortage
- Chicago to St. Louis High-Speed Rail: A looming deadline could be the end of high speed rail in Illinois — or the beginning of an entire midwest network
- Chicago Union Station needs a new concourse — now
Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the market makes attendance a value-add for any CRE professional.
Venue
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Ballroom: Atlantic Ballroom, Lobby Level
Parking Information:
$36 Event Valet Parking
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast and Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Moving Chicago: Transit, TOD & Regional Connectivity
From bikeshares to high-speed rail to neighborhood development at the station
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
From the Flight Deck: Aviation, Air Cargo & Goods Movement
O'Hare, Midway, and the logistics infrastructure that keeps the region competitive
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10:30 AM 11:00 AM |
Closing Networking
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