John McLinden
FOUNDER AND CEO, STREETSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
Innovation:
Pioneering industry collaboration for education.
Vision:
McLinden’s construction career spans over 30 years, and no matter how he was involved in a project, everyone knew who he was and he knew everyone else. He’s used his collaborative style to lead the company’s award-winning projects.
Economics:
McLinden chooses infill sites in urban and suburban areas and re-envisions them in a way that’s livable and that revitalizes the community. His SchoolStreet project in Chicago was nationally recognized as a model for new urbanism and energy efficiency.