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Chicago Building Designed for Post Covid-19

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A newly-constructed building in Chicago, Fulton East, is among the first commercial buildings specifically designed for a post Covid-19 world. According to an article in Forbes the 12-story, 90,000-square-foot office and retail building was originally set to open late summer 2020. However, with…

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Article in Chicago Architect on Donated Work

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An article at page 45 in Chicago Architect , entitled "Working the Percentages," by Werner Sabo and James K. This article discusses a problem that arises when architects are working for a church or other owner on a percentage of construction cost fee basis, and the owner obtains donated work. Zahn is now available online.

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Metro Chicago Exports Collaboration Launched

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Metro Chicago Exports Collaboration Launched appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Foreign Direct Investment Illinois Online Features U.S.

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Gogo To Relocate Headquarters And Expand In Chicago, IL

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Gogo, an in-flight connectivity company, will move its corporate headquarters and commercial aviation business to Chicago, IL. However, Gogo ultimately chose Chicago so it could tap into the city’s extensive talent pipeline, access domestic and foreign partners and benefit from its thriving technology community. Great Lakes U.S.

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Flagship Store Retail Construction: 3 Reasons Brands Still Build in a Flagship Location

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So when I came across an article recently asking if “ flagship stores are losing their shine ”, it gave me pause. Apple’s first flagship store was in Chicago on Michigan Avenue, where tourists and locals alike quickly became familiar with – and grew to love – the unique environment it offered to interact with the brand’s latest products.

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Assisted Living Concepts Moving Headquarters To Chicago, IL

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Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have announced that (ALC), a provider of assisted living with more than 200 residences across the United States, will move its corporate headquarters from Menomonee Falls, WI, to Chicago, IL by the end of the year. Chicago also has the second highest employment of any metro area in the U.S.

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Do car-free downtown zones work? Oslo, yes; Chicago, no

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Two well-researched articles explore the question of whether keeping cars out of downtown is good or bad for business, for people's health, and for the environment.

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