America's First Sustainable, Car-Free City
A transformative urban development in the Chicago metropolitan region redefining American city living through walkable neighborhoods, comprehensive public transit, and community-centered design.
To establish the first fully integrated, car-free sustainable city in the United States, demonstrating that high-quality urban living can be achieved without automobile dependency while maintaining affordability, walkability, community connection, and environmental stewardship.
Housing Crisis: Median home prices in walkable Chicago neighborhoods exceed $800,000
Car Dependency: Average household spends $12,000 annually on vehicle costs
Traffic Nightmare: Chicago drivers spend 102 hours stuck in traffic annually — 940 million collective hours lost
Affordability: Homes priced $140K-$750K, 50-65% below comparable walkable neighborhoods
Transit-First: 100% public transit coverage with 20-line tram network + direct Metra connection to downtown Chicago
Rapid Build: Modular construction enables 60-70% faster completion than traditional methods
Real Estate Arbitrage: Vibrant walkable cities command premium prices — we deliver the experience at accessible cost
Blank Canvas: Implement 200+ years of urban planning lessons from scratch
Market Demand: 9.6M population in Chicago metro with 80,000-unit housing deficit
42 miles of track with 322 stops. Maximum 5-minute walk to any tram stop. 24/7 service with 5-minute peak frequency. Free for all residents.
New Metra station with 30-45 minute commute to downtown Chicago Loop. 8-10 trains per day initially, expanding to 20+.
World's largest modular housing factory producing 22,000 units/year. 45-60 day build time from factory to move-in ready.
4.3 acres each with playgrounds, sports courts, community gardens, and greenhouses. Maximum 2-3 minute walk from any residence.
Each with indoor pool, fitness center, communal kitchen, and rooftop running track. Free access for all residents.
9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, plus 30 childcare facilities. Free childcare for all residents.
60-foot wide elevated bike and pedestrian path, 20 feet above street level. Heated in winter for year-round access.
| Neighborhood | Median Home Price | Transit Access | Walk Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicker Park, Chicago | $625,000 | CTA Blue Line | 94 |
| Lincoln Park, Chicago | $750,000+ | CTA Red/Brown Lines | 95 |
| Logan Square, Chicago | $485,000 | CTA Blue Line | 89 |
| The Burnham Project | $330K | Metra + 20-Line Tram | 98 (by design) |
Pre-Seed ($600K): Build team, professional designs, validation
Series A ($60M): Land acquisition, approvals, 5,000 pre-sales with $200 deposits
Series B ($200M): 14,000 pre-sales secured with 10% deposits
Population: 0 residents
Activities: Build modular factory Phase 1, install utilities, construct initial tram lines, complete 2,250 homes
Funding: $1B from pre-sales down payments + Series B
Population: 17,500 residents
Units Complete: 9,000 total
Milestone: Factory produces 8,000 units. First residents move in. Community centers open.
Population: 62,500 residents
Units Complete: 27,000 total
MAJOR MILESTONE: City officially incorporates. All schools open. Full tram network operational.
Population: 112,500 residents
Units Complete: 49,000 total
Milestone: Factory at 22,000 units/year capacity. First municipal elections held.
Population: 170,000+ residents
Units Complete: 70,000 total
Achievement: Fully operational sustainable city. Self-sufficient municipal services.
Join us in building America's first sustainable city. Multiple entry points for impact investors, real estate funds, and strategic partners seeking exceptional returns with transformative social and environmental impact.
Total Project Value: $10.5B
Housing Revenue: $23.0B ($4.6B down + $18.4B mortgages)
Commercial Revenue: $1.7B (3.8M sq ft retail/office)
Average Unit Profit Margin: $127K per unit (39%)
Total Net Income: $8.9B from housing + $1.7B commercial
Presale Model: Buyer down payments fund development (no expensive debt)
Factory Efficiency: 50-60% cost reduction vs. traditional construction
Market Validation: 14,000 pre-sales required before major construction begins
Price Advantage: 50-65% below comparable walkable neighborhoods