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City With A View – A Look at Chicago’s Distinctive Skyline
City With A View – A Look at Chicago’s Distinctive Skyline It has been a big month for skyscrapers in the news – most notably, construction was completed on New York City’s One World Trade Center, rising to its full symbolic height of 1,776 feet (representing 1776, the year of America’s independence) with the placement of…
Read MoreThe Future of Chicago’s Rapid Transit System: Keeping Chicago on Track
The Future of Chicago’s Rapid Transit System: Keeping Chicago on Track Last week, we shared insight on the history of Chicago’s elevated rapid transit system – better known as the “L” – and how it helped shape Chicago’s Central Business District. This week, we’ll consider what’s next for the city’s public transportation system and how its evolution will…
Read MoreChicago’s Elevated Rapid Transit System: Tracking the Expansion of the “L”
Chicago’s Elevated Rapid Transit System: Tracking the Expansion of the “L” Chicago has many distinguishing features that set it apart from other great cities. There’s the 26 miles of lakefront parks and beaches, world-class restaurants, landmark theaters, legendary professional sports, globally-inspired cultural events, and of course world-renowned architecture and commercial buildings. Chicagoans often take these assets for granted. Yet,…
Read MoreWeathering Winter in Chicago’s CBD
Weathering Winter in Chicago’s CBD When the winter wind off Lake Michigan howls and the wind chill drops to single digits, it can be daunting to make your way across Chicago’s Loop. Walking across the Chicago River from Union Station or stepping out for a quick bite to eat during the lunch hour can suddenly feel like a treacherous excursion…
Read MoreNurturing the Next Generation of CRE Professionals
Nurturing the Next Generation of CRE Professionals By Rebecca Steffes, RPA, LEED Green Associate Senior Property Manager, Piedmont Office Realty Trust One of the most rewarding aspects of working in commercial real estate is the level of generosity displayed by those of us in this industry. We give back to make our communities better places to work,…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards: Rewarding Individual Excellence in the CRE Industry
BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards: Rewarding Individual Excellence in the CRE Industry By Wade Rodgers, RPA Property Manager, Lincoln Property Company As the 2011 winner of the BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards in the Emerging Leader category, it truly was a rewarding experience to have my name called during the gala celebration January 20. After years of hard work…
Read MoreThe Commercial Real Estate Industry Gives Back
The Commercial Real Estate Industry Gives Back We all know the importance of giving back to those in need. However, during the recent economic downturn, people and businesses had to make some tough decisions regarding whether to donate, or to hold back. Corporate giving and philanthropic support were sometimes the first to go. In my…
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