Riverside Investment & Development

Overview

Riverside Investment & Development is a real estate investment firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2010 by John O'Donnell, the firm focuses on complex office development and redevelopment projects, aiming to create value through strategic investments in urban growth markets. Riverside collaborates with partners in design, engineering, construction, finance, and tenant representation to deliver projects that set high qualitative standards in the market, emphasizing efficiency, technology, and wellness. The firm's investment strategy targets properties in areas strategically positioned for future growth, prioritizing quality, efficiency, and occupant health and safety. Riverside has successfully initiated over 4.5 million rentable square feet of developments, including notable projects such as 150 North Riverside, 320 South Canal, and 110 North Wacker. These developments have received multiple awards, including the NAIOP Office Development of the Year and the CCREA Commercial Development of the Year. Riverside's approach is characterized by a nimble and entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on core capabilities in development, asset management, and leasing. The firm outsources other functions to long-standing third-party relationships, allowing it to remain agile and responsive to market opportunities. This philosophy enables Riverside to create spaces where businesses can grow and thrive, meeting the evolving needs and desires of tenants and their employees.

Investment Focus

• Strategic location in urban growth markets
• Potential for future growth
• High qualitative standards in design and construction
• Emphasis on efficiency, technology, and wellness

Portfolio Companies