Tucker Development
Complex Sites.Lasting Places.
Designing mixed-use destinations that elevate communities. Focused on thoughtful planning, purposeful design, and long-term value creation.
Who we are
Tucker Development is a leader in ground-up development and the repositioning of high-quality retail and mixed-use environments. With more than 40 years of experience in development, investment, and management, the team brings deep expertise in suburban and urban redevelopment, placemaking, and long-term vision.
Our expertise
- Ground-up mixed-use development integrating retail, multifamily, hospitality, office, and public realm improvements
- Complex redevelopment and entitlement processes, including municipal coordination, TIF structures, and other public-private partnerships
- Strong tenant relationships that enable strategic and accretive merchandising
- Hands-on management throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept and underwriting through design, construction, and asset and property management
Focus areas
Tucker Development targets opportunities where thoughtful planning, design, and execution can transform underutilized sites into vibrant, community-oriented places. Our work spans:
- Mixed-use destinations in established Midwest markets
- Retail-anchored projects that enhance neighborhood activity
- Redevelopments in high barrier-to-entry infill locations
- Multi-phase environments that integrate the highest and best uses for the location
Execution & partnerships
With strong institutional relationships and decades of experience, Tucker Development delivers disciplined, market-driven projects that provide long-term value to partners and communities. The team oversees every stage of the process with a commitment to quality, integrity, and lasting impact.
Capabilities
- Project feasibility, design, and budgeting
- Public-private partnerships
- Entitlements and land use
- Project and construction management
- Community engagement and public relations
Selected work
Development in practice
The Henry at Harms Woods
Completed 2025
District 1860
Completed 2023
Wheatland Marketplace
Owned, currently leasing
900 West
Completed 2016, exited 2021
Managed for ownership
900 West, Phase II
Entitled 2019, exited 2020
Yorkville Marketplace
Developed, sold 2015
Central Parkway
Completed and sold 2006
Park Avenue Centre
Completed 2005, sold 2007
Lincolnwood Centre
Completed and sold 2001
Country Club Plaza
Developed, exited 2019
Hudson Lights
Phase I completed 2016
24 Jones
Stabilized
Courtyard Newark Downtown
Completed 2013, sold 2019
Pointe Plaza
Completed 1999, sold 2014
Marketplace at Six Corners
Developed 1997, sold 1998
Metropolitan Square
Completed 2005, sold 2007
Springfield Avenue Marketplace
Completed 2016, sold 2018
Get in touch
Designing mixed-use destinations that elevate communities.
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