Breakwater Chicago

Our Co-Founder, Beau, took part in a panel discussion on the benefits 5G technology coming to Chicago, from both a work....and of course, play, standpoint.

Nobody wants to have any lag time waiting for their video on Breakwater to get uploaded onto social media!

Earlier this week, the Breakwater team took part in video shoots along the lakefront (of course!) to share the benefits of bringing the lighting-fast speeds of 5G technology to our great city.....

Our friends at Urban Rivers' project, , continues to make great progress. Check out the article as well as a schedule of events where you can learn more.

‘Wild Mile’ On Track To Bring Wildlife, Kayaking, Waterfall And More To Chicago River’s North Branch By 2020, Planners Say The project will transform the east side of the river, across from Goose Island, but plans include nature elements in Bucktown at the corner of North and Magnolia Avenues.

Hey Chicago....you know of and , now get ready for !

This is going to be a great eco-friendly addition to the Chicago River by our friends at Urban Rivers!

Designs unveiled for world's first floating 'eco-park' planned for Chicago River Planners are looking to transform a murky, garbage-filled stretch of the river into a first-of-its-kind, mile-long "eco-park" near Goose Island.

Great news from Shoreline Sightseeing and the extension (literally!) of their tour vessels in Chicago, Illinois. Tourism and demand for access to our waterways both continue to grow. Be sure to check out the shipyard photos in this article. Thank you, Steven Dahlman 🤩www.loopnorth.com/news/boats0517.htm

Tour boats lengthened to keep up with expanding demand The Chicago River tour boat Bright Star has come back from its winter vacation bigger.

Our co-founder Beau D'Arcy (HBS 2010) had the pleasure of accompanying Mayor Rahm Emanuel on a trip to Boston recently, in an effort to recruit some of the brightest minds to come to Chicago, Illinois after they graduate from Harvard University, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and other graduate programs. While on campus the delegation was treated to a tour of the impressive Harvard Innovation Labs and even had a surprise visit with renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang (e.g. Aqua, Vista, Northerly Island) who is a currently lecturing at the School of Design. A productive trip, all around... thanks World Business Chicago!

We love creative branding and - of course - all things maritime. After meeting the founder of Tugboat Coffee recently, it goes without saying... we're hooked!

Proud of what Urban Rivers has accomplished on the and excited for their next BIG project. Breakwater Chicago co-founder Beau D'Arcy was invited to participate in their recent charette - check out some photos from that session 😉

Alliance for the Great Lakes recently organized a series of events across all of the . Breakwater Chicago co-founder Beau D'Arcy is a member of the Alliance for the Great Lakes Young Professional Council, which rallied 50 volunteers to help cleanup here in . The volunteers ended up bagging 85 pounds worth of cigarette butts, broken glass, screws, plastic bottles, and even an exit sign during the morning. After working up an appetite (and a thirst!) the volunteers went to a "thank you" party hosted by Hopsmith Tavern with cool beverages kindly provided by Great Lakes Brewing Company. It was a fun and productive morning but let's all do our part and please keep the beaches .

We've gotten to know this team in New York over the past few years as they try to enhance their local waterways as well. Our journey is very similar to theirs....make no small plans, right!?! When you have 10 minutes to spare, check out this video narrated by Neil Patrick Harris!

https://youtu.be/qi9okFb6wvs

Heineken | The Cities Project: +POOL Heineken has partnered with the team from +POOL to bring a water-filtering, floating swimming pool to the city of New York! Sign the petition at www.swiminth...

In an effort to promote public safety with our fellow stakeholders, Breakwater has been a member of the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee for a few years.

With boating season under way, check out this video produced by the CHSC that gives you great insights into our waterways, both the lake and the river, the history around the waterways, a look into our harbors and yacht clubs, and of course helpful tips in navigating and public safety.

Chicago Harbor Safety Committee | Movie Chicago Harbor Safety Committee is working to improve the safety and efficiency of Chicago's waterways.