Uniting development, construction, and design in one dynamic firm.
A look at how LG Development was started and who we are today.
Discover how we deliver an exceptional development experience.
Meet the people that guide our company.
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LG Group is a multi-disciplinary real estate firm comprised of three distinct companies all united at the intersection of development, construction, and design.
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I take immense pride in our journey from modest origins to the remarkable company we’ve become today. It all began with a vision to redefine the client-builder relationship and always work with meticulous attention to detail, a commitment that remains today. Looking back, it’s truly incredible to see how our initial endeavor as high end residential builders has blossomed into three thriving companies.
BRIAN GOLDBERG Founder & CEO
An execution driven development company specializing in urban multifamily, build to rent, and value add properties across the US.
A creative studio bringing to life each project’s unique vision through tailored solutions and thoughtful design.
A full-service general contractor executing hospitality, retail, entertainment, office, adaptive reuse, and multifamily projects throughout Chicago and beyond.
A special projects team dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service in the industry.
A luxury residential builder with an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and transparency.
Each company under the LG Group umbrella was established and grown as its own distinct business, however the influence of the companies on each other defines who we are today.
The opening of Girl & the Goat – the instantly iconic restaurant in the West Loop’s Fulton Market area conceptualized by renowned chef, Stephanie Izard – marks a significant milestone for LG as the beginning of the company’s foray into the world of hospitality and commercial general contracting.
Starting from humble ‘roll-up your sleeves’ beginnings, the company is founded as LG Homes, establishing itself as one of the premier luxury residential builders in Chicago best known for an unwavering dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.
Building on early successes that drove organic growth within the residential market, LG Homes is rebranded as LG Construction + Development, reflecting a bold new vision and commitment to growth with an expansion of services spanning both residential development and general contracting.
Exemplifying the combined power of LG’s Construction + Development expertise, the company completes high-end custom townhome project, Row 2750 – LG’s inaugural venture into multi-family development that serves as a pivotal starting point toward further expansion in the sector.
2018
LG’s sustained growth across real estate development and construction brings us past the 50-employee milestone, reinforcing our commitment to delivering best-in-class talent on every project.
LG Design emerges as a standalone design company, offering its expertise to both LG Development and third-party clients – a strategic evolution in our commitment to providing exceptional design solutions that elevate every project we undertake.
Marking its largest endeavor to-date, LG Group breaks ground on the 601 North Central project in downtown Phoenix, Arizona – a monumental mixed-use development encompassing 1,306,935 square feet and 747 units – illustrating how the company is an unwavering visionary in redefining urban development through a combination of skyline-shaping, innovative design and extensive, first-class amenity spaces.
Offshoot Creative, formerly LG Design, emerged as a standalone design company, offering its expertise to both LG Development and third-party clients. This strategic move represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing exceptional design solutions that elevate every project we undertake.
LG undergoes a transformative rebranding to become LG Group –a strategic initiative to unify our Development, Construction and Design divisions under one umbrella with an integrated approach that streamlines operations, sparks cross-functional collaboration, boosts efficiency, and reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence in all that we do.
LG Group opens the doors to its new headquarters in River North – a modern, collaborative workspace designed to inspire innovation while reflecting the company’s functional, cutting-edge design aesthetic and commitment to sustainability-focused construction. The relocation signifies the start of a new chapter for LG Group, with endless possibilities for continued growth and success on the horizon.
Marking two decades of innovation and growth, LG Group celebrates its 20th anniversary as a year of reflection, celebration, and forward momentum. This milestone represents not just our evolution as a company and the exceptional team that drives our success, but our excitement for the next chapter—leveraging decades of trusted partnerships and market leadership to continue delivering outstanding results.
United by quality.
Distinct by design.
LG Development is a construction and design-forward developer that optimizes returns by collapsing traditional inefficiencies through vertical integration. Our unique model harnesses specialized expertise across development, construction, and design to deliver superior investor value while reducing risk through unified execution.
LG DEVELOPMENT is an execution driven developer where thinking big isn’t aspirational—it’s standard operating procedure.
LG Development is a full-service real estate development company specializing in residential development, including new construction, high-rise and mid-rise, BTR, and adaptive reuse projects nationwide. As part of LG Group, we leverage crossdisciplinary expertise that few competitors can match—bringing finance, design, construction, marketing, and asset management under one roof to create a seamless development process with enhanced collaboration, innovative thinking, and comprehensive risk management.
Our value proposition is simple but powerful: We optimize design and execute to perfection. We never settle, because we know more can always be achieved.
Our approach allows us to align construction and design from day one, backed by proprietary data and operational insights that minimize execution risks while protecting investor capital. Unlike traditional developers who rely on networks of third-party providers, our vertically integrated model delivers exceptional experiences reflected in every completed development.
Founding date
$2B+ developed
$1B+ currently under construction
4M+ square feet
3,000+ units delivered
75+ employees
LG Development transforms possibilities into reality. By combining visionary thinking with meticulous execution, we develop to enhance communities, deliver strong returns, and stand the test of time. Our dynamic team brings unwavering commitment to quality with a data-driven approach that consistently delivers exceptional results.
Our success is measured not just in buildings completed, but in communities strengthened, partnerships formed, and expectations exceeded. When you partner with LG Development, you’re choosing a team that values integrity, embraces innovation, and consistently delivers excellence—on time and on budget, even when challenges arise.
Our portfolio speaks for itself: the boldest ideas in the best locations. From blue-chip urban developments to creative adaptive reuse projects, LG Development has earned the trust of investors who value quality execution and strategic development. At LG Development, thinking big isn’t aspirational—it’s standard operating procedure.
Today, LG Development brings together our unified expertise in development, construction, and design to create exceptional residential projects. We maintain a comprehensive portfolio spanning multi-family, BTR, and adaptive reuse developments, all while building on our reputation for transforming possibilities into reality.
BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITIES
Quality isn’t negotiable. From concept to completion, we deliver developments that exceed expectations and enhance the communities they serve.
GARDEN-STYLE SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENTS
ADAPTIVE REUSE & HISTORIC RENOVATIONS
Our developments create lasting impact from urban centers to emerging markets, encompassing everything from adaptive reuse transformations to ground-up residential developments, yet our mission remains unwavering: Our dynamic team has an unwavering devotion to quality. Keeping this shared mission as our guide, we approach each project with purpose and never settle knowing more can be achieved.
This philosophy has attracted a distinguished roster of investors and stakeholders who value our unified approach. From institutional partners and discerning private investors to forwardthinking municipalities, each collaboration is built on our proven track record of turning visionary concepts into profitable realities that stand the test of time.
When you partner with LG Development, you’re choosing a team that values integrity, embraces innovation, and consistently delivers excellence—on time and on budget, even when challenges arise.
While maintaining our strong presence in Chicago, LG Development has strategically expanded into high-growth markets nationwide, with current concentrations in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Our diversified geographic approach allows us to capitalize on regional growth trends while mitigating market-specific risks.
PURSUITS
PIPELINE
DENVER, CO
3400 Brighton
554 Units 773,810 SF
MILWAUKEE, WI 1333 Milwaukee
198 Units 7,700 SF of retail
NASHVILLE, TN 1740 Division 396 Units 618,637 SF
SKYCREST TOWNHOMES 2420 Brentwood, Raleigh 70 Townhomes 126,841 SF
1440 WASHINGTON 636 Units 771,533 SF
PATTON PLACE AT FORT SHERIDAN 82 Units 226,440 SF
WALGREENS CAMPUS 1411 Lake Cook ROAD 415 Units
SOL MODERN
601 N Central, Downtown Phoenix
BKL Architects
Layton Construction
747 Units SF
ARTHUR ON ABERDEEN
210 N Aberdeen, Fulton Market
NORR Architects
Offshoot Creative
Power Construction
363 Units
420,000 SF
EVANSTON GATEWAY
100 Chicago Ave, Evanston
LG Builders
28 Units
420,000 SF
HUGO
411 W Chicago & 757 N Hudson, River North
NORR Architects
LG Builders
227 Units
149,304 SF
John’s Creek, GA Fairfax, VA
Paramus, NJ
Sterling Heights, MI
Dulles, VA
Falls Church, VA
O’Fallon, MO
Watchung, NJ
Tustin, CA
Springfield, VA
Charlotte, NC
Huntington Beach, CA
Ann Arbor, MI
Allen, TX
Plano, TX
Atlanta, GA
San Diego, CA
Frisco, TX
Lake Geneva, WI
Success in development doesn’t happen by accident— it’s engineered through meticulous planning and execution. Our proven framework ensures outstanding results.
Our approach minimizes risk while maximizing opportunity. By anticipating challenges before they arise and applying our data-backed development expertise, we protect investor capital through every phase of the development lifecycle.
Early collaboration with investors, municipalities, and community stakeholders to align project vision and market positioning
Precisely defined project parameters, return expectations, and risk mitigation strategies across all development phases
Thoroughly vetted market analysis, site feasibility, optimized entitlements and regulatory coordination to optimize project outcomes
Strategically planned development schedules that capitalize on market conditions and financing windows
Open communication of project economics, including detailed proformas and regular investor reporting
Regular stakeholder updates during predevelopment and structured progress meetings and updates throughout the development cycle
We reduce and consolidate traditional third-party fees across design, general contracting, and development—creating efficiencies and transparency that deliver overall savings and stronger investor yield profiles, with specific savings determined on a project-by-project basis.
Our firm operates with robust, highly experienced staffing across disciplines, leveraging economies of scale to deliver consistency, quality, and on-time performance that outpaces market norms.
We standardize finish packages and building systems across projects, enhancing purchasing power with vendors and reducing material costs, while preserving quality and market appeal.
Design, construction, and development teams collaborate from day one— enabling tighter coordination, faster decision-making, and shortened development schedules by 10–20%.
We integrate asset management early in the design process to optimize OpEx-to-revenue ratios, enhance tenant experience, and boost NOI from day one of lease-up and reduce future turnover.
Our vertically integrated model ensures smooth execution and design cohesion, eliminating the need for hands-on investor involvement and reducing project risk through centralized accountability.
By maintaining control over every phase— from entitlement through construction and operations—we reduce reliance on third parties, minimizing risks related to cost overruns, design errors, construction delays, and change orders.
With pre-integrated project teams and standardized systems, we move faster from groundbreaking to lease-up. This enables quicker stabilization, faster returns on capital, and a shorter time horizon to refinancing or disposition.
In-house collaboration results in dynamic, real-time decision-making across functions. This agility helps us adapt swiftly to shifting market conditions, labor availability, or material pricing— critical in volatile construction and capital environments.
Community building drives everything we do—we create more than buildings, we foster lasting connections. Excellence in relationship-building serves as LG Development’s foundation, establishing positive, long-lasting bonds with our residents.
Our commitment to community extends beyond construction. From hosting summer farmers markets and ice cream socials to organizing winter holiday celebrations, our team remains present and engaged, addressing resident needs and cultivating vibrant community environments.
Every LG Development project aims to create a genuine sense of place. We believe exceptional development transcends physical structures to become an integral part of local culture, ultimately measured by the community it nurtures.
Our approach extends beyond traditional development. From thoughtful design to curated amenities that bring residents together, we focus on creating environments where authentic connections flourish. It’s these thriving communities that breathe life into our projects, creating the vibrant atmospheres that make our buildings places people proudly call home.
Our dedication to supporting diversity extends beyond our company walls. We believe a workforce that authentically reflects the diversity of the community in which a development is being constructed is essential to successful delivery and meaningful community integration.
This commitment shapes our hiring and partnership decisions. From engaging local contractors to prioritizing diverse suppliers, we actively build teams that understand and represent the neighborhoods we serve.
It’s through this intentional approach that we create developments that truly resonate with the communities they join.
When we make a commitment, we deliver—without exception. It’s how we’ve built every relationship, every community, every success.
Our leadership team brings together diverse experience and backgrounds, unified by an entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive to exceed expectations. When we make a commitment, we deliver—without exception. It’s how we’ve built every relationship, every community, every success.
Our multifaceted team has the depth of resources to ensure every development receives the same consistent standard of high-quality expertise and hands-on management. By integrating finance, design, construction, marketing, leasing, and asset management expertise under one roof, we create a seamless development process that elevates collaboration, fosters innovation, and mitigates risk.
This integrated approach creates exceptional experiences for our investors, partners, and tenants—value that’s reflected in the superior quality of each completed development.
BRIAN GOLDBERG Founder & CEO
Brian is the founder and CEO of LG Group, having developed over $2 billion in high-end residential and commercial projects over 17 years. His focus on exceptional design and cutting-edge technology has built LG into a top-tier, vertically integrated platform spanning development, construction, asset management, leasing, and interior design.
Brian champions diversity through local hiring programs and actively supports community initiatives. He holds engineering degrees and an MBA from the University of Illinois.
WILKE Managing Partner
With over 20 years’ experience in development and construction, Matt brings infectious energy and entrepreneurial spirit to his Managing Partner role, focusing on strategic leadership and business growth.
Matt drives LG Group’s growth strategies while fostering key relationships with clients, partners, architects, and investors. His strategic leadership spans both development and construction businesses, where he challenges and inspires the team while maintaining the company’s culture and commitment to excellence.
Matt’s comprehensive understanding of all development and construction phases, combined with his execution expertise, enables him to identify opportunities and guide the organization toward sustainable growth and market leadership.
ALEX DYER President of Operations
Since joining LG Construction in 2012, Alex has bridged leadership vision with operational execution, developing the frameworks that drive LG’s growth. As President of Operations, he translates strategic objectives into action while coordinating seamlessly across all business platforms and departments.
Alex creates organizational alignment by establishing clear communication channels that enable effective decision-making. He has built scalable operational systems that maintain LG’s collaborative culture while overseeing all functions from project planning through delivery.
His people-first leadership philosophy develops high-performing teams and cultivates the strategic relationships that fuel LG Construction’s continued expansion and market leadership.
MIKE LEVIN President of Multifamily Investments
As President of Multifamily Investments, Michael oversees LG’s acquisition strategy for multifamily assets, sourcing deals, procuring debt and equity, and executing strategic business plans including repositioning initiatives. He develops critical relationships with joint venture partners alongside the executive team.
Prior to LG, Michael served as Senior Vice President at Orion Residential, sourcing and closing over $1.5 billion in transactions across 10,000 units. Michael holds a Bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
MARK GARRISON Director of Preconstruction
Our integrated approach delivers measurable financial advantages, contributing to our 30.9% historical average investor IRR. We create distinctive environments that accelerate returns and enhance property value, commanding premium price points across market cycles.
ROBERT MOLLOY Lead Counsel
RYDEN Director of Development
Hands-on leadership defines our approach. Our experienced project managers guide select teams to execute our vision with precision, shortening development schedules by 10-20% compared to traditional models through centralized accountability.
TODD AKESON Project Manager
We integrate asset management early in the design process to optimize operating expenses and boost NOI from day one. After completion, we cultivate resident relationships through proactive communication and community events that drive stable long-term performance.
LAUREN TAZZA
Project Manager
QUINN LINCOLN Asset Manager
MELODY MCLEOD
Interior Design Director
OFFSHOOT CREATIVE
Our design and marketing team shapes each property’s character from concept through completion. This integrated approach creates authentic environments where architecture, interiors, and marketing speak a unified language that resonates with target audiences.
IZZY STEIN
Development Assistant
LUKE ROBERTS
Creative Director
Creative Associate
LOCATION
132 UNITS
16 FLOORS
ADAPTIVE REUSE
PRODUCT TYPE
COMPLETED STATUS
LOCATION
79 UNITS
10 FLOORS
MID-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE COMPLETED STATUS
MULTI-FAMILY
FULTON MARKET CHICAGO
LOCATION 166
MID-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE
COMPLETED
STATUS
WICKER PARK CHICAGO
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MID-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE
COMPLETED
STATUS
2023
RIVER NORTH CHICAGO
LOCATION
227
9 FLOORS
MID-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE COMPLETED STATUS
FULTON MARKET CHICAGO
LOCATION
363 UNITS
19 FLOORS
HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE
COMPLETED STATUS
2025
SOL MODERN
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX
LOCATION
747 UNITS
28 FLOORS
HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE IN CONSTRUCTION STATUS
MIDTOWN NASHVILLE
LOCATION
396 UNITS
20 FLOORS
HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE
IN CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
2027
170 N MAY
FULTON MARKET CHICAGO
LOCATION
322 UNITS
27 FLOORS
HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY
PRODUCT TYPE
PRE-DEVELOPMENT
STATUS
Great developments don’t happen by accident—they’re the result of integrated expertise and relentless attention to detail. Each project reflects our dedication to building better, smarter, and stronger.
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bKL Architecture
Offshoot Creative
Layton Construction
1,422,000
747
Downtown, Phoenix
High-Rise Multi-Family
In Construction
601 N Central, Phoenix Arizona's largest residential development began with an 11-month sprint against a year-end funding deadline—a timeline that demanded velocity without compromising quality.
The site's bisecting public alley and complex zoning conflicts would typically require lengthy planned development approvals, but our resourceful engagement with planning officials transformed a bureaucratic obstacle into an administrative solution. As our inaugural Qualified Opportunity Zone project, this development represented both unprecedented scale and pioneering investment strategy.
The courage to tackle the state's largest residential undertaking while navigating uncharted opportunity zone waters established new benchmarks for ambitious urban development in the Southwest.
Sol’s distinctive brand identity was crafted by our integrated marketing team working alongside the design process. This collaborative approach creates cohesive branding that seamlessly integrates with the building’s architecture and resident experience.
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Completed
When a previous developer abandoned the Arthur Harris warehouse project due to regulatory hurdles and community push back, most would have walked away. Instead, we saw an opportunity hidden within the constraints. The L-shaped, bifurcated site in Fulton Market's Historic District presented a puzzle of preserved structures, missing alleyways, and skeptical stakeholders.
Through perseverance and methodical community engagement, what emerged was a residential development that respected the neighborhood's industrial heritage while delivering modern urban living.
Our year-long navigation process with planning and landmarks departments required both ingenuity and resolve, ultimately yielding a project that transformed perceived limitations into distinctive design advantages.
Drawing inspiration from factory floor signage, Arthur on Aberdeen’s minimal branding reflects the building’s industrial roots. Our marketing team crafted this clean, simple identity to balance the bold interior design elements, ensuring the brand enhances rather than competes with the striking architectural features.
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The opportunity was clear: create the first residential development with direct access to the 606 trail. We recognized this site’s potential to anchor a vibrant hospitality destination that would serve both residents and the broader trail community.
Our two-story retail design committed us to finding an operator who shared our vision for what this location could become. The risk lay in holding out for the right tenant rather than settling for conventional retail, believing the perfect concept would eventually recognize what we saw in this unique site.
Wolf & Company proved to be exactly that vision realized, bringing Executive Chef Graham Akroyd’s multi-level concept of restaurant, bar, coffee, and specialty retail spaces. The result delivers exactly what we envisioned: residents enjoy direct trail access while the neighborhood gains the dynamic hospitality destination this intersection of urban living and outdoor adventure deserved.
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563,000
396
In Construction
US Bank's challenge seemed impossible: redevelop their Midtown branch without any operational downtime while incorporating a new banking facility into the final design.
Our mindful approach to this complex puzzle meant embracing what others saw as logistical nightmares. We recognized an opportunity to redefine mixed-use development standards through careful perspective and phased construction planning. The resulting 400-unit residential project maintained full banking operations throughout the multi-year process.
By coordinating with efficiency as our guiding principle, we exceeded targets while delivering one of Nashville's most soughtafter addresses—proving that the most demanding constraints often inspire the most innovative solutions.
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363 W Ontario Street Chicago, Illinois 60654 773 227 2850
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BRIAN GOLDBERG Founder & CEO LG Group brian@lg-group.com
MATT WILKE Managing Partner LG Development matt@lg-group.com
MIKE LEVIN
President of Multifamily Investments LG Development mlevin@lg-group.com
