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As one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in the Americas, Chicago’s Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is no stranger to the limelight. The 110-sto... [Read More]
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The Ripple Effect of Real Estate Rehab
Great progress is being made in a country climbing hand over hand out of an economic hole. Once the picture of failing economy, now an opportunity. The American crime rate has set people to reactio... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Community Collaboration on the Table Chicago
On The Table has illustrated the power of individuals to effect meaningful modes for change through collaboration. Community members with the desire to rise make great use of each others' resources... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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From Extinguishing Fires to Igniting Hope
Welcome to Chicago, where Logan Square and Kells Park are two of the many sections of the City currently experiencing a revitalization period. One of these communities has already started feeling t... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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The Evolution Of "Starchitecture" vs. Architecture
Has Architecture Become "Soulless?"
Synchronize creativity and practicality, and you’ll find architecture amenable to a real people. Evolution reminiscent of the reason for p2p lendi... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Shaq Attacks the Community Revitalization of Newark
The 7 ft 1 inch tall basketball icon, Shaquille O'Neal, is reaching into very deep pockets to rebuild a community. Barely 20 when he rose to fame, he's now 43, and helping his hometown of Newark, N... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Crowdfunding the Suez Canal: A Byway of Opportunity
Seawater and enterprise flow freely through the Suez canal. Since 1869, the canal has been a byway for travel between Europe and South Asia without navigation around Africa, thus serving as a "mar... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Read Our First Guest Post from GGTRE: Open Acreage
Girl’s Guide to Real Estate (GGTRE) seeks to enlighten, empower, and inspire women as they navigate their way through the world of real estate. Their belief that everyone deserves the security, com... [Read More] -
Deconstruct and ReStore
Within the ever-expanding opportunities to Grow Communities, and expand profit, a new word was added to the parallel benefit of mindful ecological consideration and social enterprise. Habitat for H... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Tiny Homes Make a Big Difference
There is freedom to be found in simplification.
"So, simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run. ” -Henry David Tho... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities