The Chicago TREND Corporation
Real EstateIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
The Chicago TREND Corporation is a real estate-focused social enterprise based in Chicago, Illinois. It was established to drive neighborhood change by catalyzing and accelerating strategic retail development. The approach centers on developing retail that can attract future residents, retain current residents, and be financially viable by meeting emerging market demand, with the aim of influencing the neighborhood's trajectory. The organization's work is positioned within the real estate sector and targets communities where retail can serve as a lever for community improvement. By prioritizing retail services that align with resident needs, it seeks to support neighborhood growth in a way that is grounded in market demand. The team operates as a small organization based in Chicago, reflecting a local focus on neighborhood-level outcomes.