To build successful ventures and partnerships, Granite harnesses the experience and knowledge of the firm’s principals who have been leaders in Chicago’s business, real estate and construction management industries. Our strength lies in our ability to quickly assess the Chicago urban market and identify opportunities for community and economic growth. We focus on market-rate and affordable housing as well as retail developments.

Granite has participated as either an investor or partner in multi-million dollar redevelopment projects such as Chicago’s landmark Reliance building, now the Hotel Burnham, Auburn Lake residential community in Chicago’s Auburn/Gresham neighborhood, the ARCHES at Oakwood Shores, formerly a Chicago Housing Authority site. Each of these projects reflects Granite’s commitment to projects that revitalize communities and build long term economic value for both investors and residents.

For more information on Granite’s services or to schedule a portfolio review, please call 312-566-1221 or email Jcooke@thegranitrealty.com

Company History

The company was founded as Granite Development Corp. in 1995 by two African-American businessmen: Joseph A. Williams, president of Target Group Inc., an economic development consulting firm that has helped secure more than $1.6 billion worth of business for M/WBEs and 4,000 jobs for Chicago-area residents, and Larry Huggins, president of Riteway Construction, a premier general contractor that has performed critical assignments on major commercial Chicago downtown developments.

Today the firm has grown to include real estate and consulting professionals who share a commitment to excellence. Day-to-day operations are managed by John Cooke an experienced asset manager who also possesses real estate brokerage and property management expertise.