"Today, He’s Amassed an Enviable Trove While Championing Artists at Every Turn.": Interview with Francis Greenburger

"Today, He’s Amassed an Enviable Trove While Championing Artists at Every Turn.": Interview with Francis Greenburger

Posted by Cultured on September 13, 2025

"Autobiography of a Skyscraper tells the story of how a lot that was once the site of a failed development effort was transformed into one of Chicago’s most successful and iconic new buildings. I hope that readers will come to understand that development is a team sport, with hundreds of tradespeople, professionals and stakeholders all contributing to the final result. The developer is only the orchestra leader, but the music itself comes from others. Everyone came together and used their collective talents to make this happen."

Read the full interview here.