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Chicago Embarks on Energy Benchmarking Or Control of energy usage is always a desirable objective. due to increased efficiency in consumption, energy, among other things, saves consumers money, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and makes the energy supply last longer.

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n September 11, 2013 the City Council of Chicago passed a new ordinance that would mandate what is called Chicago Energy Use Benchmarking, a program intended to reduce energy use in buildings larger than 50,000 square feet. The city has a goal of cutting the energy use in half of Chicago’s buildings by 30 percent by 2020. Council action on the ordinance was expected sometime in September. According to this law, to benchmark means to track and collect a building’s energy use and to input this data into a software system, along with specific information concerning the physical characteristics of a building, for 12 month periods so that the building’s energy consumption can be quantified and compared to other similar structures.

There are only about 3,500 buildings that will be affected by the new law, but they account for more than 20 percent of the city’s total building energy consump-

tion, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Studies done using recent data from Energy Star Portfolio Manager have found that benchmarking saves about 7 percent of energy use for buildings that obtain an EPA Energy Star score, which is the measurement used by all U.S. benchmarking programs. Benchmarking does not magically make money appear for retrofits, but for older buildings, it can help make the business case for targeted retrofits, and if nothing else, it can help pinpoint wasted energy, such as lights or heating systems left on 24 hours a day.

“Good data drives markets and innovation,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement. “This ordinance will accelerate Chicago’s growth as a capital for green jobs by arming building owners, real estate companies, energy service companies and others with the information they need to make smart, cost-saving investments.”

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Growing Trend According to attorney Douglas Sury of the law firm of Keay Costello, P.C., “the ordinance is part of a growing trend toward efficient energy usage that is underway in several other large municipalities.”

Included in that group of cities are New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Austin, San Francisco and Seattle. Chicago is following their lead in this regard. Similar state laws exist only in California and Washington.

Not Really New Benchmarking energy use would not, however, be a new practice in Chicago. A compendium of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the practice available through the Internet points out that nearly 40% of Chicago (commercial) buildings larger than 50,000 square feet already benchmark voluntarily using the Portfolio Manager software tool that is the heart of the program. Chicago is pushing the ordinance because there are so many buildings not doing it that would stand to gain significantly from tracking their energy use and comparing it to similar edifices. Per the FAQs, “once all buildings above 50,000 square feet track and report energy use (owners) will be better able to understand the picture on large building energy use and make better informed decisions about their energy efficiency,” and take action to reduce usage where above the norm.

Bennett Johnson III, President of Ocean’s Energy, remarks “As an energy advisor assisting clients on a daily basis about reducing energy consumption and prices, we are looking forward to the implementation of the Benchmarking Ordinance. We feel that right now our green real estate leaders in the sustainability space are not getting the proper recognition in the market. There is a correlation between a higher energy star score and lower monthly energy bills which can be reflected in lower building costs and assessments. So theoretically, that creates a competitive advan-

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tage amongst comparable addresses. More transparency entering the marketplace is a positive step forward for economy in general and residents in particular.”

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The push for energy benchmarking in Chicago likely stems from President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative which aims to make America’s commercial and industrial buildings at least 20 percent more energy efficient by 2020.

On June 5 of 2012, Chicago announced it’s participation in the challenge. The Initiative was launched under the premise of supporting job creation by promoting investment in building energy upgrades.

According to the website www.energy.gov, the current energy used to operate buildings where we work, shop, and go to school costs $200 billion every year and last year consumed more than 40 percent of all energy used by the U.S. economy.

On average, www.energy.gov contends, 30 percent of this energy is wasted through

inefficient design, materials, equipment and operations.

Retrofit Chicago A group of commercial (mainly office and hotels) buildings and the 10 million square feet of Chicago’s municipal buildings included in Retrofit Chicago, the City of Chicago joined the Obama Administration’s Better Buildings Challenge, making an initial pledge of 20% reduction in energy use intensity across 24 million square feet.

Initial brainstorming for an organization called Retrofit Chicago included input from the City of Chicago, ComEd, Peoples Gas, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Joyce Foundation, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, and private sector technical advisors, including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Shaw Infrastructure & Environmental Group, and Sieben Energy Associates.

These groups say on their website, www.retrofitchicagocbi.org, that they recognized a unique opportunity for crosssector partnership and direct collaboration

to drive measurable energy use reduction.

Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative is a voluntary effort to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings larger than 200,000 square feet.

By reducing energy use by at least 20% within 5 years, participants highlight the City of Chicago’s private sector’s commitment to increasing asset value, reducing operating costs, creating jobs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

14 leadership buildings spanning 14 million square feet of office and hospitality space joined the Commercial Buildings Initiative when it launched in June 2012.

In March 2013 18 more buildings joined the Initiative. There are now 32 buildings, spanning over 28 million square feet in Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Building Initiative.

Opposition to Making Data Public Even though the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International supports energy efficiency in buildings, it opposes mandatory energy benchmarking rules. Accordingly,

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BOMA/Chicago issued a statement in response to the City of Chicago’s benchmarking ordinance before it had passed: “On June 26, 2013, Mayor Emanuel unveiled an energy benchmarking ordinance that, if passed by the City Council, would require municipal, commercial and residential properties over 50,000 square feet to track and publicly report their energy usage. BOMA/Chicago shares Mayor Emanuel’s passion and desire to make Chicago’s buildings as energy efficient as

possible, and we believe having comprehensive data to benchmark, measure progress and drive value is essential. While we support Mayor Emanuel’s benchmarking ordinance, we believe the public disclosure mandate in the proposed ordinance will unfairly penalize and marginalize many older and historically significant buildings in Chicago. Frankly, not all of our members are Class A LEED Platinum. We represent many buildings that are doing what they can to improve their

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sustainability and energy efficiency, but still struggle with infrastructure limitations and the cost of retrofit work. Publishing the scores for buildings that simply cannot afford the work necessary to raise them will not ‘shame’ those buildings into achieving higher scores. It will simply impose yet another competitive burden on an already challenged sector.

“We are committed to working with Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago City Council to come to a reasonable compromise on this important issue. Benchmarking empowers building owners and managers with the knowledge to run their buildings as efficiently as possible, and we strongly support it. However, it shouldn’t come at the cost of jeopardizing older and historically significant buildings that make the CBD a unique and desirable place for businesses. We would rather see the many environmental achievements of our buildings celebrated.”

A recent press release issued by Mayor Emanuel announcing the passing of the Energy Benchmarking ordinance that seems to contain a response to the BOMA statement included statements fully supporting the measure (including the public disclosure of energy scores) from executives at Chicago real estate heavy weights U.S. Equities, CBRE, and Jones Lang LaSalle.

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As eluded to above, the software that collects and analyzes the energy use data for “energy benchmarking” is called Energy Star Portfolio Manager, which was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The input task is simple, involving the keying in of monthly utility bills, which all owners receive from their suppliers.

Building owners will be able to ultimately decide what kinds of improvements to the properties would help reduce energy use. No improvements will be mandatory under the ordinance. However, some observers have suspicions this voluntarily action will change in the future. ”The initial ordinance will only require reporting,” said Sury “but the concern is that this reporting will ultimately lead to behavior modification and energy consumption requirements the City will impose on everybody.”

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Condos Want to Be Exempted Chicago 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly, who has spoken out against the ordinance, said the benchmarking tool will force building owners to improve their scores in order to compete, which he feared would mean costly retrofits. “We should not be in the business of picking winners and losers in the real estate just as we are recovering from the 2008 global collapse,” said Reilly.

Reilly floated a new proposed ordinance to exempt residential properties from the new energy benchmarking ordinance. The proposal was sent to the Finance Committee, where it is still unclear if it will receive a hearing. At the council meeting where the ordinance passed, residential building owners were given an extra year to collect and disclose the information after some building owners expressed concern that collecting energy information from individual tenants could significantly hurt them financially.

While Chicago building owners will be forced to use the benchmarking tool

beginning in 2014, information about individual buildings will not be publicly availableuntil 2015. The thinking behind that provision was to give building owners one year to improve their scores before the information becomes public.

Does Ordinance Apply to Condo Buildings?

A lurking issue with the ordinance is whether it will apply to condominiums the way it is written. Elena Lugo, Director of Marketing and Operations for FirstService Residential of Illinois believes that it does and in her testimony on the ordinance before the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards said that FirstService Residential has used Energy Star Portfolio Manager in 410 buildings out of 1108 in its property data base in various locations around the U.S., including Chicago.

Furthermore, in her favorable comments about the program to the Council, she said, “We know from experience that by applying data analysis and comparison of energy consumption across our portfolio we are able to benchmark the performance

of each building and identify which solutions (to excess use problems) would be cost effective for each building.” Buildings managed by FirstService Residential that have incorporated Portfolio Manager into their operations have achieved a 13% decrease in energy consumption and costs.

Whether or not it is determined that the ordinance applies to condominiums, FirstService Residential will continue to apply its principles to condo properties it manages locally.

PIN Requirement Issue Let’s look at which buildings are included in the language of the ordinance so the controversy regarding condos becomes clearer. Building is defined in the ordinance as a structure that houses any use or occupancy so that would seemingly mean industrial, commercial and residential purposed buildings. However, they are divided into Group 1 and Group 2, both of which have square footage specifications.

Group 1 includes any, “building or group of buildings that have the same property identification or index number (PIN) con-

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taining 50,000 gross square feet but less than 250,000 gross square feet.” Group 2 buildings are subject to the same PIN requirement but with gross square footage between 50,000 and 250,000. While building owner is defined in the Chicago Municipal Code as an individual or entity that has legal title to premises and would include individual condo owners, in an association governed property there are different PINs for each unit, not one for the building in which they are located. This is where condominiums seem to fall out of the ambit of the ordinance.

“At present, the ordinance is not specific as to its application to condominium properties,” said attorney Michael Kim, principal in the law firm of Michael C. Kim & Associates. “The references to tax lot numbers and tenants also make it unclear.” (The ordinance refers to building owners gathering energy use data from tenants but nothing is said about associations collecting such data from unit owners.) But, Kim added, “it is possible, and maybe intended even though not clearly

stated, that the ordinance would be applied to residential condominium properties.” In that case, however, Kim recommended that, “the proposed ordinance should be clarified as to its application to condominium properties.” Additional elucidation is also needed on such issues as the role of the board of directors versus that of unit owners since there is a different connection between them than that which binds tenants to their landlords in rental arrangements.

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Sury has also raised questions about the extent of what an association’s board of directors could do if other definitive language is not added to the ordinance.

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The exclusive reference to building owners and tenants leaves that unclear. Sury asked, “what rights do the associations have, if any, to even track usage within an owner’s unit?” Apartment building owners obviously have greater rights than condominium associations have when it comes to monitoring certain behavior within units. Sury speculated that the ordinance may only give boards the right to

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track common area energy use and he questioned the value of that restricted analysis. “I guess there could be some benefit to that but that will only provide a snapshot of a portion of an overall property so if (associations) can only (get) limited results, why should they be forced to participate?”

Implementing the Software How difficult will it be to implement energy benchmarking using the on-line software? According to Lugo, it should be easier here than in other cities because Chicago has been working with local utilities on data tools to improve efficiency. In her testimony to the City Council she said, “Our engineers have tested the Portfolio Manager with Chicago data and have found the process takes a fraction of the time as other cities.” But Lugo’s employer has been following Portfolio Manager for some time while its use will be a new undertaking for most owners and managers.

Self managed condo associations will likely have the most difficult time incorporating the program into their operations, although all should find it relatively easy once they have familiarized themselves with the software. You just input (benchmark) the energy use data and Portfolio Manager does the analysis. This is done on an annual basis no later than June 1 of each year for the previous calendar year. A “commissioner” who will oversee the program for the City will have the authority to levy fines against owners who fail to comply.

Energy Star Score is Result The input of that data will produce an Energy Star score of from 1 to 100. The score assesses a building’s energy performance relative to similar buildings based on the combined factors of energy source, a building’s physical characteristics and its geographical location.

It is expected that under the Energy Star Program, the buildings with the lowest scores will have the most to gain because they will likely be able to benefit significantly from no or low cost energy improvement efficiency options. Such changes have been shown by energy efficiency analysis to account for half the energy savings in commercial buildings and similar success may be possible in residential structures. According to the FAQs, it autumn 2013

should not be that expensive to improve a building’s energy star score. Low cost measures include automated timers to match hours of building use, residential programmable thermostats, motion sensors for lighting, tune ups of HVAC systems, upgrading air filters, installing water faucet aerators and more.

In her testimony before the City Council, Lugo conceded that to this point only a small percentage of FirstService Residential’s clients have embarked on energy efficiency retrofits voluntarily and mostly in common areas and garage lighting, the energy savings from which will cover investment costs in 1 to 2 years. She expects more of that to occur as part of additional benchmarking, the purpose of which, she stated, “is to drive change and with this ordinance we will see a greater demand for these low hanging fruit projects.”

Nominal Costs As to the cost associated with energy data gathering, entry and analysis, Lugo added they too will be offset by a boards taking action to make improvements based on a building’s needs. “The benefits condo owners obtain from more informed (board) decision making and smarter investments to reduce their energy use outweigh the nominal costs of compliance.”

Others Not Favorable on Ordinance Others in the Chicago condominium community do not look as favorably on benchmarking. The Legislative Committee of ACTHA considered the concept in July and concluded, “this will result in added costs for buildings, does not have any perceived end value and initiates fines on associations if they fail to get (energy use) information from owners.” For these reasons the Committee recommended to the organization’s governing body that ACTHA take the position that condos and coops should be exempted from the ordinance. The Apartment Building Owners & Managers Association (ABOMA) and the Association of Sheridan Condominiums & Co-ops (ASCO) have also taken the position that condominiums be exempted from the energy benchmarking ordinance.

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Students Lead Green Efforts at NEIU northeastern illinois university (neiu) has for some time been dedicated to energy conservation and other sustainability efforts to the maximum extent feasible at all of its facilities.

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of neiu’s Facilities and Planning department, who e take sustainability seriously and served as construction manager for the installation believe that renewable energy of the School’s swimming pool solar heating should play a critical role in energy production,” system in the summer of 2013 (more on the swimsaid louie georgopoulos, Student government ming pool amenity below). vice-president and Chair of the green Fee Committee, which is the primary moving force behind Student Green Fee Committee conservation initiatives at the school. “let’s look at the green Fee Committee neiu, which opened in 1961, is located on 67 before moving on to the projects it has enabled acres in a residential neighborhood of the northand is planning for the future. in the Fall of 2007, west side of Chicago. it serves in excess of 11,000 neiu formed the Committee comprised of stufull and part time undergraduate and graduate dents, faculty and facilities management staff,” said students, offering them more than 80 academic erickson. it came about through a collaborative programs in business, education and the arts and effort of the Student government association and sciences. the student body is quite diverse- its the green Cycle group, which is now known as the population is a microcosm of the Chicago metrogreen Conservation group. “together they develpolitan area andNEW the world, noted dennis erickson S&D Roofing CAI AD_CAI AD (s&D roof) 4 X 2.5 3/2/10 5:41 PM Page 1

oped a proposal and referendum that was then brought before the neiu Board of trustees (which) approved the proposal and referendum to implement a $3 (per semester) student fee, which in turn resulted in the formation of the green Fee Committee,” explained georgopoulos, who, as noted above, is the current Chair.

Implement Green Ideas & Education he elaborated on the Committee’s purposes. it, “takes into consideration various ideas from the student body, reviews proposals and advocates on the students’ behalf to implement their ideas and visions on how the campus can become more sustainable and environmentally friendly,” georgopoulos said. in addition, the Committee provides the opportunity for students to become educated on sustainable issues.

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of ways. “according to the mission of the Committee, funds are spent on campus sustainable projects that include, but are not limited to, energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, water conservation, water reduction, recycling, green landscaping and more,” said erickson. Funds have been expended on the pool solar heating apparatus, a 10 kWh solar photovoltaic system, electrical vehicle charging stations, tree plantings, occupancy and other sensors and bicycle racks.

Green Renovations & Improvements Beyond the projects which the green Fee

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Committee has been involved with on campus, the School is moving forward on a broader environmental front. any major renovation project or capital improvement project must comply with various leed (leadership in energy & environmental design) standards. “neiu is also in the process of completing a campus wide energy saving performance contract that includes lighting upgrades, water saving plumbing fixtures, temperature control improvements (and more) that will result in a 10% reduction of utility usages,” said erickson. Furthermore, the school is replacing outdoor illumination with led lighting as well as installing lighting

regulators such as the aforementioned occupancy sensors and daylight controls in classrooms.

Solar Panels the use of the sun’s rays has been a primary focus at the university. two different types of solar panels have been installed. the first utilized are photovoltaic panels, “currently being used to supply the electricity needs of the computer lab located below the panels,” said georgopoulos. the second type of panels are thermal and used to heat the swimming pool.

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Y Shown here is a crew installing solar panels at NEIU.

Wind Energy harnessing the wind is also on the energy agenda. ”the next addition to the renewable energy family on campus will be wind energy that will be generated by vertical wind turbines,” said georgopoulos. “this is a project that the green Fee Committee is currently assessing and researching with our facilities management team.”

Green Car Options reducing the harmful effects of conventional vehicular use is also a green Fee Committee concern. We are, “looking into installing electrical vehicle charging stations and looking into the possibility of having a car sharing program on campus such as i-go cars and Zip cars as well as implementing an optional car pooling program for students who live close to each other,” said georgopoulos.

Other Green Fee Plans additional plans of the green Fee Committee include: » new recycling bins to be spread across campus and which are attractively designed to both promote recycling and to enhance the university‘s appearance. » the installation of low water flow faucets and sensor controlled flushing systems in bathrooms. » the installation of water bottle refill stations to encourage the use of reusable water - “the stations feature a display which indicates how many plastic bottles were prevented from entering the waste stream as a result of these refill stations,” said georgopoulos » the installation of bike racks to encourage the use of non-carbon dioxide emitting modes of mobility.

Solar Heating of Swimming Pool the swimming pool solar heating system was first proposed to neiu in 2010 by Solar Service, which had earlier done prior installations at glenbrook South high School and governors State university. a lack of funds deterred the project from going ahead at that time but in the Spring of 2013,

Y Shown here is the indoor swimming pool at NEIU that is heated by solar power. neiu invited Solar Service to submit a new proposal. the green Fee Committee gave its stamp of approval and with the assistance of Solar Service prepared an application for a grant from the illinois Clean energy Community Foundation, an independent organization whose purposes are to improve energy efficiency, advance the development of renewable energy resources and protect natural areas for the use by people all across illinois. the grant was approved and the cost of the solar heating system was covered completely by the grant and additional funds provided by the student green fee funds that are held by the green Fee Committee. the system consists of twenty-seven 4 by 10 foot solar thermal collectors or panels produced in minnesota that were placed at a 57 degree angle facing the south on the sloping metal roof of the Physical education Building in which the pool is located. the panels transmit the solar heat to three heat exchangers, which, in turn, heat the filtered pool water being circulated past the exchangers on the pool side of the system. the sun heated water then goes through the conventional pool heater, which provides additional heat if necessary. Circulating pumps on the solar side of the panels are automatically turned on when the temperature in the solar panels climbs above the pool water temperature. the internet can be used to monitor operations and records the amount of energy delivered to the pool by the solar system. Components are durable enough to last for decades and the pumps are self lubricating and need no regular maintenance.

Natural Gas Savings from Solar Heated Pool at maximum operation, when the solar system is triggered into action by the sun, it is estimated that 15 therms of natural gas can be saved each day. that is approximately 380 million Btus of energy each year based on Chicago’s historical weather conditions. the savings in reduced carbon

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pollution is equivalent to planting over 40 acres of trees annually.

Installation Challenges the solar panels were installed by a crew from Solar Service on a July day that was so hot one worker’s gym shoes melted on the super heated steel roof of the Physical education Building. it had taken three days to install the supporting racks but all 27 panels were put in place in 4 ½ hours on the fourth day. the work in the mechanical room of the pool took an additional three weeks to complete. a custom designed steel framework affixed to the wall holds up all the internal solar equipment and controls. a dedication of the solar installation is scheduled for the fall.

El Centro Building LEED Certification neiu received another grant for $400,000 from the illinois Clean energy Community Foundation in February of 2013. this grant will be utilized for designing sustainability features into the new el Centro building, which is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2014.

“We’re extremely excited about receiving the award,” said dr. Sharon hahs, President of the university. “this grant will help us reach leed gold Classification with the new building and keep northeastern moving toward a more sustainable campus.”

Planned for the el Centro’s building’s roof include a photovoltaic system, while a significant part of the upper and sections of the lower part of the structure will include a curtain wall system with fins that will control the amount of sunlight that can enter the building. as an added feature, the building will collect data on the use of water and energy and put it on display to help visitors understand one of the ways in which the building became eligible to receive a gold leed certification for its design and construction.

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United Airlines Achieves Top Honor as Eco-Aviation ‘Airline of the Year’

United Airlines was recently named the EcoAviation "Airline of the Year" Gold Winner by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine, the top award granted by ATW in its annual Eco-Aviation Awards. The "Eco-Airline of the Year" award recognizes an airline in global commercial aviation for its eco-aviation leadership as demonstrated by consistent and impactful environmental action within the company and in the industry. United was awarded for making its environment policies a priority, actively engaging in climate change and biofuels working groups and initiatives, and for its dedication to a broad set of activities that improve both the airline's efficiency and the environment in which it operates.

"This is a great honor for United and I'm proud of the work that my co-workers do every day to be responsible stewards for the environment," said Jeff Smisek, chairman, president and chief executive officer of United Airlines. "Our initiatives are paying off as we reduce United's environmental footprint and work together toward a sustainable future for our company and our industry."

United's Eco-Skies program maintains the company's commitment to the environment and includes actions taken every day to create a sustainable future. United's recent environmental achievements include: Fleet • United has more than 290 fuel-efficient aircraft on order and was the U.S. launch customer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which represents a significant advancement in aircraft innovation and achieves a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency versus the aircraft it is replacing. United recently increased its Dreamliner order to 65, and the airline will be the launch customer for the Boeing 78710, a stretched version of the 787 that will offer the lowest fuel burn per seat of any aircraft of its size. The airline also has 35 Airbus A350-1000s on order which will consume approximately 20 percent less fuel per seat than the widebody aircraft it will replace.

• United has installed fuel-saving winglets on more than 330 mainline aircraft, and was also the launch partner for the new Split Scimitar Winglet, which will reduce CO2 emissions by 600 tons per aircraft per year and improve fuel efficiency by approximately 2 percent.

Fuel Efficiency • United is on track to meet its 2013 goal to reduce fuel usage by 85 million gallons and associated carbon emissions by 828,750 metric tons.

• Last year, the company saved 83 million gallons of fuel due to fleet replacement and fuel-efficiency initiatives, reducing carbon emissions by 811,000 metric tons.

Advancing Alternative Aviation Fuels • In June 2013, United announced an historic partnership with AltAir Fuels with an agreement to purchase 15 million gallons of commercial-scale and cost-competitive advanced aviation biofuels for flights out of the airline's Los Angeles hub as early as 2014.

• United spearheaded the Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuel Initiative (MASBI) – a public/private collaboration of more than 40 nationally recognized organizations focused on accelerating the commercialization of advanced biofuels for aviation (2012).

• United achieved several milestones with biofuels: • First U.S. commercial flight powered by advanced biofuel (2011).

• First North American commercial airline to operate a demonstration flight using synthetic fuel made from natural gas (2010).

• First North American carrier to perform a two-engine aircraft flight demonstration using sustainable biofuels (2009).

Facility and Product Stewardship • Since 2008, United has recycled more than 23.5 million pounds of aluminum cans, paper and plastic items from waste generated inflight and at its facilities.

• United incorporated energy efficiency features in the design and construction of the new Terminal B at its Houston hub.

• The airline designed its United Clubs to incorporate many sustainable design elements including LED lighting, low-flow toilets and lavatories, porcelain tiling and sustainable fabrics and fixtures.

• United's new Data Center currently under construction is designed to achieve approximately 50 percent energy savings.

• United's headquarters offices in Chicago achieved Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification.

• United's new Cargo facility at its Chicago hub has a vegetative green roof and is currently the sixth largest green roof in North America.

Supplier and Customer Engagement • United launched the Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners (2013).

• United's enhanced carbon offset program allows its customers to calculate and offset the carbon footprint associated with their air travel and cargo shipments and direct their support to three certified projects near communities that United serves.

Community Investments • The United Eco-Skies Community Grants program awards $50,000 to 10 non-profits located in its hub communities, such as the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation, to promote engagement and volunteerism.

• United supports and partners with hub-based environmental organizations as well as national and international organizations such as Conservation International and Sustainable Travel International.

For more information on United's commitment to the environment, visit www.united.com/ecoskies.

U.S. Green Building Council — Illinois Chapter Held GreenBuilt Home Tour The U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter (USGBC-Illinois) and the Tribune Media Group held the inaugural GreenBuilt Home Tour in Chicagoland on July 20-21, 2013.

The tour’s theme, Living Healthy and Saving Green, featured 16 exceptional, award-winning, and nationally-recognized Chicago area homes which highlight sustainable building practices that are attractive, practical and affordable. During the two-day, scattered-site tour, attendees learned how Chicago area residents are living in energy-efficient homes that encourage health and well-being, while learning ways the built environment can contribute to a healthier community.

“This tour provided a rare opportunity to view

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a sampling of area homes that provide healthy, energy-efficient, and marketable residences,” said Jason La Fleur, Chair of the USGBC-Illinois Residential Green Building Committee and Regional Director for the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability. “Best of all, they deliver superior air quality and comfort for families, while having lower utility bills, leaving more cash in the homeowners’ pocket each month.”

The tour committee has assembled Northern Illinois’ finest builders, designers and homeowners that have pulled out all the stops to create healthy green homes. Together they send a clear message, to reduce our nation’s need to produce energy we must “build it tight and vent it right.”

The tour featured numerous homes that need very little energy to keep their occupants comfortable year-round and homes that produce more energy than they use.

Featured homes included third-party certified projects such as the areas first certified Passive House, DOE Challenge Homes, LEED certified homes, and National Green Building Standard certified homes.

For more information about the tour visit the GreenBuilt Home Tour website at www.greenbuilthometour.org.

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DuPage County Forest Preserve Ecological Restoration Planned The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and DuPage County Stormwater Management will soon begin a large-scale restoration project at West Branch Forest Preserve in Bartlett to provide healthier habitat for native wildlife and improve the land’s natural absorption and storage of stormwater. Hundreds of plant and wildlife species, including the bobolink, are supported by West Branch Forest Preserve.

Parking lots and trails at West Branch are expected to remain open during most of the work, which should continue through 2015.This multiyear effort will enhance 350 acres at the preserve, including a 1-mile stretch of the West Branch of the DuPage River, 100 acres of wetlands, the 34-acre Klein Fen and numerous acres of prairies. The work will reconstruct the riverbed, remove agricultural drain tiles, thin weedy trees and other invasive plants, and reintroduce native plant species. “The work is really three projects in one — first the river, then the wetlands, then the fen. In the end, all three will be able to function together as one healthy ecosystem,” says Erik Neidy, the District’s manager of the Office of Natural Resources.

The restoration of the fen may represent the project’s most notable achievement. Fens are characterized by mineral-rich groundwater that supports specialized plant communities.

Throughout the United States, fens are extremely rare. In Illinois, fewer than 250 acres of these wetlands remain. “The work to save the fen will only be successful in the long term if the surrounding natural areas are also in good shape,” says Neidy.

A number of sources will fund the project, including a grant of $799,000 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and money from the City of Chicago O’Hare Modernization Program, which provides funds to create new wetlands to offset the loss of similar habitat during expansion of the airport.

Boardwalk Completed The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has completed construction of a boardwalk spanning wetlands located on part of the West Branch Regional Trail at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in

West Chicago. The boardwalk project used Axion STRUXURE™ building products.

“This boardwalk is another project utilizing our green structural building products and demonstrates Axion’s versatility” stated Dave Crane, Axion Executive Vice President, Building Products. “This trail is used by thousands of hikers enjoying the outdoors and we are pleased that our products were selected over traditional wood or concrete which demonstrates that the marketplace is looking for practical, easy to use products that also have a renewable or sustainable quality to them.”

Axion’s STRUXURE™ material was used to build the 235-foot total length wetlands boardwalk. A “Post and Beam” design was utilized with posts on 8’ centers to support the structure. It is common in many boardwalk designs like this, to utilize composite decking on traditional materials such as pressure-treated wood. The client’s goal was to avoid the problems common to composite decking and pressure-treated wood, such as degradation within a couple of years and regular maintenance requirements. With the choices that Axion STRUXURE™ materials presented, it allowed for the entire boardwalk structure to be made from the durable material, using relatively common construction methods. Axion’s staff was able to work with the client’s engineering firm as well as the contracting company to help make the transition from traditional boardwalk materials, to STRUXURE™ material.

For more information on the boardwalk please visit:www.dupageforest.com

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Solar-Powered Eco-Gym

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Mid-America Asset Management Inc. recently finalized a lease for 8,700 square feet with Naperville, Ill.based Eco-Gym to open a solar- and kinetic-powered gym at Glenbrook Market Place in Glenview, Ill., a North Shore suburb of Chicago. According to Mid-America Principal Richard Spinell, whose firm is the exclusive representative for the center, the independent gym opened its first location in Naperville in 2012, and plans to open the Glenview gym in late 2013.

Eco Gym uses a unique combination of human kinetic and solar technology to power its fitness equipment. As members use the equipment, they generate more power to the central power grid, which lowers monthly dues with each workout. In addition to traditional gym services, Eco Gym offers personal training, child fitness classes and nutritional products.

Mid-America Vice President Katie Hennegan and Leasing Representative Sarah Drumgould represented the landlord in the lease, while the tenant was self-represented.

Glenbrook Market Place is located at the northeast corner of Willow and Pfingsten Roads in Glenview. Anchors at the 62,815-square foot center are Walgreens, MB Financial Bank and McDonald’s, with other tenants including TK’s Smoke Pit, Szechwan North, Merry Richards Jewelers and Jimmy John’s.

Mid-America Asset Management, Inc., a member of Mid-America Real Estate Group and a ChainLinks affiliate, is the Midwest’s largest thirdparty retail asset manager, leasing and/or managing more than 50 million square feet of retail throughout the Midwest.

Solomon Cordwell Buenz Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) is delighted to announce that Vickie Apostolopoulos has joined the firm as Director of Business Development for Higher Education- a new position. Vickie has extensive experience in development in educational and cultural institutions, including the School for the Art Institute, Chicago Architecture Foundation, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. In her new position, Vickie will be responsible for fostering new strategic partnerships with higher education institutions and strengthening existing client relationships.

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INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

USGBC Emerald Award Winners

The USGBC-Illinois chapter recently announced the 2013 Emerald Award winners. The Emerald Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, corporations, projects, and technologies implemented across Illinois which advance both buildings and communities to become more sustainable, prosperous and healthy. 2013 Emerald Award Winners are: Chapter Mission Award: Sustainable Chicago 2015 Action Agenda, Mayor Rahm Emanuel Intent to Matter Awards: Individual Leadership - Joseph F. Clair Outstanding Small Organization - ZeroLandfill Chicago

Choose the Solar Experts!

Outstanding Large Organization - Argonne National Laboratory

Green Innovation Awards: Green Home - Lema Passive House (Chicagoland’s First Passive House Team: Biltmore Insulated Concrete, Inc., Tom BassettDilley Architect, Ltd., Weiss Building & Development) Green School - Roosevelt University High Performance - Cuneo Hall, Loyola University Chicago Occupant Engagement - airLab at Rosa Park Apartments

Largest Vertical Farm in the US becomes a Zero Organic Waste Facility

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FarmedHere, the Chicagoland based vertical farm, in partnership with The Resource Center, a non-profit environmental education organization, 7312 N. Milwaukee, Niles, Illinois 60714 established a program allowing FarmedHere to convert all of its organic waste into compost. The 847-677-0950 compost is then used to feed other urban farms across Chicago.

Compost is being used in landscaping, horticulture, and agriculture. Being rich in nutrients, compost is a key component in organic farming. farmed produce. Stacked grow beds (up to six Farmers use it as a fertilizer, soil amendment, and high) are used to create vertical growing space. as a natural pesticide.

Instead of soil, water from tanks of hormone-free “I’m happy to work with a farm with a similar tilapia delivers nutrients to the plants through vision: local, healthy & organic. Composting the either an aquaponic or aeroponic system. These organic waste we receive from FarmedHere prosystems are combined with controlled water presvides nutrients for our very own City Farm”, says PROPERTY MANAGEMENT sure, humidity and atmospheric pressure to creKen Dunn from The Resource Center. ate optimal growing conditions.

The Resource Center, established in 1973, is a FarmedHere has been selling its locally grown non-profit environmental education organization produce to Chicago grocery stores and restaufounded and directed by Ken Dunn. The Center rants since 2011. FarmedHere line of products was created to provide much needed services and includes different types of basil, mint, baby aruguprograms throughout the city of Chicago, includla, petite green salad mixes, and tomatoes. ing urban gardening, recycling, composting, and “We have been searching for an optimal soluhazardous waste disposal. tion to our organic waste since the inception of City Farm, the oldest urban farm in Chicago, is our new farm in 2012. Ken Dunn and his Resource a mobile endeavor and an initiative of the Center is a perfect fit. They provide a superior Resource Center. It sits on about one acre of land service, pick up our waste and turn it into comon the intersection of Division and Clybourn. The post, which feeds other farms in the(www.novaPDF.com) city. It is a farm provides organically grown produce to someCreated with novaPDF Printer ‘closed loop’ arrangement, just like the reuse of of Chicago’s most well-known restaurants as well water in FarmedHere aquaponic grow systems,” as city residents.

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lthough economic conditions are improving in some ways, there are still many challenges for the budgets of those involved with facilities and/or building management. energy costs have long been a critical budget item for all types of buildings. now, there is an even greater focus on this aspect of operating expenses for building owners and managers in Chicago. the Chicago energy use Benchmarking ordinance is intended to help building owners and managers in reducing their energy use because they are responsible for a significant percentage of overall energy use. of course, having big buildings reduce their energy consumption is highly desirable. however, there are some detractors who have legitimate points regarding the public disclosure of their “energy score.” We’ve done our best to give a complete story about energy Benchmarking in Chicago in our cover story, but as with all new regulations, there will be new developments and more consideration of the issues related to this law as the implementation process takes place. our second story is a feature on northeastern illinois university. this green Fee Committee at this college should be commended for their leadership and efforts. another of our feature articles discusses neiu’s current sustainability efforts that have been driven by students in collaboration with the administrators of the school. one of green projects that neiu undertook is the installation of solar panels to provide energy for heating their swimming pool. Solar energy is a topic that we cover regularly and has become even more beneficial for building owners, tenants, residents and managers interested in energy efficiency and savings. another property profile story in this issue of CBe is on the aqua by magellan development located in their lakeshore east development. a variety of unique aspects of the aqua are described including the building’s many sustainable features and achievements. Starting with the award winning architecture and design of this spectacular building that combines a hotel, offices, apartments and condominiums, the aqua has a very interesting and informative story that we hope you’ll enjoy. it’s really great to see so many different types of organizations making efforts to improve our environment. Some of the other organizations with notable recent green initiatives who are also included in this issue are united airlines, duPage County Forest Preserve, eco-gym and Farmed here. While our elected officials sometimes disappoint us, our government and schools have generally shown good leadership in the area of sustainability.

Chicago has been one of leading cities in the country in terms of sustainability. We have picked a few of Chicago’s sustainable highlights in a feature article that is included in this issue. the Center for green technology’s Platinum leed rating, wind energy, energy costs now included in mlS real estate listings and the sculptural heads on Chicago’s Cultural mile are among those highlights we selected. an article on what owners and managers of high rise buildings need to know about Chicago’s new bed bug ordinance can also be found inside this issue. there is also a preview of a feature article we are working on for our next issue on the City Colleges of Chicago and their sustainability efforts. our regular industry happenings column along with highlights from a variety of special events and awards programs can also be found in this issue.

We look forward to exploring other green building trends in coming issues of CBe. if you have a green story to share, or if your property has a special need or challenge, mcd media produces special events that feature a variety of resources and experts specializing in current issues. many members of our CBe advisory board will attend these events. there are also key resources from our sister publication –Condo lifestyles available at our special events. mCd special events provide a terrific forum to get questions answered, meet new vendors, share a story idea and learn about current trends. Please consider attending our upcoming State of the industry program on december 12th at the Chicago Cultural Center. Some of the topics we will discuss are environmental issues for buildings including the Chicago energy Benchmarking ordinance. You can find more information on this program on page 23 and also on our website. if for some reason you are unable to attend, we wish you a very happy holiday season. thanks to the many new subscribers that have found our publications useful and informative. Special thanks to the companies and groups that are authorized distributors of Chicagoland Buildings and environments, the landscape Buyer and Condo lifestyles. those of you who are interested in becoming subscribers can obtain subscription information at www.chicagolandbuildingsandenvironments.com. as we continue to grow green, we encourage you to make your environment and your community as green as it can be. $

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Professional Services Directory

Dakota Evans Restoration, Inc. 847-439-5367

ACCOUNTANTS

ATTORNEYS

Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt, P.C. 847-282-6340

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (847) 537-0500

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Contact: Steve Silberman, CPA

Advising and Consulting with Business Owners, Community Association Law & Collection Services, Construction Defects, Real Estate Assessed Valuation Reduction, Litigation, Commercial Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Real Estate, Business ,Estate Planning

ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS Coder Taylor Associates 847-382-4100 Architects • Research • Engineering Specifications • Reserve Studies

www.ksnlaw.com

contact: Rob Sternberg RSternberg@ksnlaw.com

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC 312-476-7556 Howard Dakoff / hdakoff@lplegal.com www.lplegal.com

Full Circle Architects, LLC (847) 564-0884 Community Advantage

Capital Improvements • Reserve Studies • Engineering Reports

A W I N T R U S T C O M PA N Y

85Revere Drive, Suite B, Northbrook, IL 60062

Tuckpointing ~ Masonry Repairs Waterproofing ~ Terra Cotta Repairs Caulking & Sealants ~ Structual Repairs Cleaning ~ Balcony Restoration Concrete Restoration www.dakotaevans.com

Quality Restorations (630) 595-0990 Riggio/Boron Ltd. A Total Exterior Facade Restoration Company

847-531-5700 www.RiggioBoron.net

(847) 564-3880 fax Daniel Baigelman, AIA dan@fullcirclearchitects.com www.fullcirclearchitects.com

BUILDING RESTORATIONS

BANKING

Site Maintenance 847-697-1077 www.sitemaintinc.com

847-304-5940 Loans, Reserve Investments & Lock Box Services www.communityadvantage.com

BUSINESS EXPENSE REDUCTION

Waldman Engineering 630-922-3000

GreenChoice Bank 708-656-0100 x128

Oceans Cost Containment (312) 925-3047

Energy Benchmarking Studies & Compliance Services, Reserve Studies, Specifications www.waldmaneng.com

www.greenchoicebank.com

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Mutual of Omaha Bank Community Association Banking 312-209-2623

CONCRETE

ASPHALT FM&J Asphalt Paving, Inc. 708-544-6700 / 630-279-0303 Concrete & Asphalt Paving / Pavers & Color Stamping Drainage Systems & Sewer Repairs Sealcoating, Crack Filling & Striping www.fmjasphalt.com

Hard Surface Solutions 815-344-8400 / 630-674-4520 Contact Mark Neville

HOA Banking - Internet Cash Management HOA Loans - Online Payment Systems Dedicated Customer Service tom.engblom@mutualofomahabank.com www.mutualof omahabank.com

Hard Surface Solutions 815-344-8400 / 630-674-4520 Concrete Flatwork Specialists / Asphalt Paving Curbs & Driveways / Sidewalks Footings &Foundations / Colored & Stamped Concrete Aggregate Finish Concrete Contact Mark Neville

BUILDING RESTORATIONS

www.hsshardsurfacesolutions.com

ATJ’s Home Improvement 630-432-3238

CONCRETE RAISING

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CRC Concrete Raising & Repair (847) 808-7400 Raising Settled Concrete throughout Chicagoland wwwWeCanRaiseIt.com

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

ENERGY GAS & ELECTRIC

FIRE SAFETY & PROTECTION

R.C. Wegman Construction Company (630) 844 - 3000

Oceans Energy 312-870-0580

Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) 866-2NIFSAB (866-264-3722) 708-403-4468

New development • Tenant Improvements Upgrading facilities • Expansions Applying LEED Principles "Building on Over 50 Years of Trust" Contact: Mark Baum / markb@rcwegman.com www.rcwegman.com

DOORS Woodland Windows & Doors 630-529-Door (3667) Window and Related Masonry Interior & Exterior Doors | Siding & Gutters www.woodlandwindows.com

DUCT CLEANING

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ENERGY USE/BENCHMARKING Waldman Engineering 630-922-3000 Energy Benchmarking Studies & Compliance Services, Reserve Studies, Specifications www.waldmaneng.com

Mitsubishi Electric 312-526-3649 / 708-354-9376 www.meus.mea.com

(630) 544-6829 FAX

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Suburban Elevator Co. 847-743-6200 Simplifying Vertical Transportation Contact: Max Molinaro www.suburbanelevator.com

GREEN SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS

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FIRE / FLOOD RESTORATION

Oceans Advisors 312-508-3032

Brouwer Bros. Services All types of Environmental Cleaning.

Air & Exhaust Duct Cleaning • Mold Remediation Garbage Chute Cleaning • Carpet & Drapery Cleaning Photo Inventory, Moving, Storage or Removal

800 CLEAN54 (253-2654) 708-396-1447 (24-hour service line)

QCI Restoration 847-891-2929 | 866-832-6724 www.QCIrestoration.com

GROUP BENEFITS

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HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Balanced Environments 847-395-7120 630-916-8005 www.balancedenvironments.com

HVAC Althoff Industries 312.332.5700 Mechanical - Plumbing - Electrical - Building Automation

The Restoration Group, LLC 630-580-5584 www.trgrestore.com

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Team Mechanical A N E M CO R CO M PA NY

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ConTech MSI Co. 847-483-3803

C 2 International 877-265-2799

Fire Detection & Signaling Systems Fire Alarm Systems Chicago Life Safety Evaluation Solutions Security Systems/CCTV Card Access Systems

Contact: Hans Herrmann

www.tmi.com

Serving the Tri-State Area Since 1970 Contact: Jackie Loftis * jloftis@wsmech.com www.wsmech.com

www.bbsteamatic.com

Smart Elevators Co. (630) 544-6800

(847) 537-1616

Oceans Energy 312-870-0580

All types of Environmental Cleaning.

ELEVATORS/CONSULTANTS

Team Fire Protection A N E M CO R CO M PA NY

Westside Mechanical Group 630-618-0608 / 630-369-6990

Brouwer Bros. Services 800 CLEAN54 (253-2654) 708-396-1447 (24-hour service line)

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(847) 537-1616 www.tmi.com

Westside Mechanical Group 630-618-0608 / 630-369-6990 Serving the Tri-State Area Since 1970 Contact: Jackie Loftis * jloftis@wsmech.com www.wsmech.com

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HVAC CLEANING Brouwer Bros. Services (800) CLEAN54 www.bbsteamatic.com

INSURANCE Hollinger Services, Inc. 847-437-2184

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Kinsella Landscape, LLC 708-371-0830 Creating Lifestyles from the Outside In...™ www.kinsellalandscape.com

Landscape Concepts Management 847-223-3800 www.landscapeconcepts.com

www.HollingerInsurance.com

Sebert Landscaping, Inc. 630-497-1000

Mesirow Financial 312-595-8135

www.sebert.com

Nancy Ayers

Oceans Advisors 312-508-3032 info@oceansadvisors.com www.oceansadvisors.com

JANITORIAL SERVICE DJR Cleaning Enterprises (847) 768-1200 “GREEN” Janitorial & Sanitizing Services for hospitality businesses, health care providers and commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings.

David Melone www.djrcleaning.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Alan Horticultural Services, Inc. 630-739-0205 www.alanhorticultural.com

Balanced Environments 847-395-7120 630-916-8005

Zenith Landscape Group 847-417-7554 Contact: Wesley Peete

www.zenithlandscapegroup.com wpeete@zenithlandscapegroup.com

OFFICE RENTAL/LEASING The Alter Group 630-620-3600 www.altergroup.com

PAINTERS AAA Painting Contractors, Inc. 630-231-8350 www.aaapaintco.com

CertaPro Painters of the North Shore (847) 287-2642 Interior & Exterior Painting Wallcoverings • Decorating • Remodeling Drywall Repair • Decks & Staining Tile Installation • Metal & Iron Painting www.certacommercial.com tivanov@certapro.com

PARKING GARAGE CLEANING

LAWN CARE Spring Green Professional Lawn & Tree Care 800-830-5914

Extreme Power Cleaning Inc. (630) 532-0345

www.spring-green.com

www.ExtremePowerCleaning.com info@extremepowercleaning.com

MOLD REMEDIATION

PAVING

Brouwer Bros. Services All types of Environmental Cleaning.

800 CLEAN54 (253-2654) 708-396-1447 (24-hour service line) QCI Restoration 847-891-2929 866-832-6724 www.QCIrestoration.com

DuBois Paving 847-634-6089 / 800-884-4728 www.DuBoisPaving.com

FM&J Asphalt Paving, Inc. 708-544-6700 / 630-279-0303 Concrete & Asphalt Paving / Pavers & Color Stamping Drainage Systems & Sewer Repairs Sealcoating, Crack Filling & Striping www.fmjasphalt.com

NUISANCE WILDLIFE

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Smithereen Pest Management Services 847-647-0010

Smithereen Pest Management Services 800-336-3500

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ILT Vignocchi 847-487-5200 www.ILYTVignocchi.com

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ROOFING

SNOW REMOVAL

ACM Community Management 630-620-1133

B.T. Lakeside Roofing 630-628-0093

Hard Surface Solutions 815-344-8400 / 630-674-4520

www.acmweb.com

www.lakeroof.com

Contact Mark Neville

Alter Asset Management 630-620-3600

ProTop Roofing 847-559-9119

Zenith Landscape Group 847-417-7554

www.altergroup.com

We’re Here When You Need Us! www.protoproofing.com

Contact: Wesley Peete www.zenithlandscapegroup.com wpeete@zenithlandscapegroup.com

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Chicago’s Sustainable Highlights for 2013

Chicago is First City in the USA to Include Energy Costs in Home Listings

Although it has some opponents who would disagree, passing the Chicago Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance is surely seen as the city’s biggest highlight in terms of sustainability. In addition to energy benchmarking, Chicago has had a number of other green highlights this year.

Below is a brief overview of some of the city’s sustainable achievements:

mayor rahm emanuel in partnership with Cnt energy and midwest real estate data llC (mred) announced in July that Chicago home listings on the multiple listing Service (mlS) will display annual and monthly gas and electric cost to help home buyers make more informed purchasing decisions. Chicago will be the first city in the nation to provide this information on home listings.the new system launched this week on the Chicago mlS. residents should talk to their realtors to see this information online on mred’s connectmlS site. realtors can also provide potential homebuyers with a detailed energy report; a sample can be viewed at retrofit.cityofchicago.org/report.

“Chicago is leading the nation in using data to promote energy efficiency and create green jobs,” said mayor emanuel. “this innovative tool will allow residents and homebuyers to factor energy costs into their buying decisions and streamline the 25-year old paper-intensive process for realtors and utility companies, allowing them to focus on their customers.”

Center for Green Technology Earns Platinum LEED mayor rahm emanuel earlier this year announced that the Chicago Center for green technology (CCgt) has been awarded a Platinum Certification by the u.S. green Building Council (uSgBC) under the uSgBC’s green building rating system for the operation and maintenance of existing buildings. “the Chicago Center for green technology is the City’s first building to receive leed Certification for new Construction and for operations and maintenance,” said mayor emanuel. “this is important because it demonstrates the City of Chicago is committed to not only building green, but also operating our municipal facilities in a manner that is energy efficient, conserves resources, and provides a healthy indoor environment for our employees and the constituents they serve.” the system, named leadership in energy and environmental design, existing Building operation and maintenance and referred to as leed eBom, recognizes superior performance in five core categories: sustainable sites; water efficiency; energy and atmosphere; materials and resources; and indoor environmental quality. in addition to these core categories leed eBom recognizes innovation in operation and designates certain priorities based on a building’s geographic location. the Chicago Center for green technology was the first municipally-owned building in the nation to receive Platinum Certification under the uSgBC’s leed for new Construction (nC) system. it’s now the first municipally-owned building in the nation to receive Platinum Certification under leed eBom in addition to Platinum Certification under leed nC. located in Chicago at 445 n.

Sacramento avenue, CCgt is the most comprehensive green design resource in the midwest, offering seminars, tours, and a resource center. “early in my administration i committed to doubling the number of leed certifications awarded to buildings owned and operated by the City of Chicago by 2015,” said mayor emanuel. “receiving Platinum Certification for the operations and maintenance of the Chicago Center for green technology is another step towards meeting this goal.”

When mayor emanuel made this commitment there were 41 municipally-owned facilities autumn 2013

within the City of Chicago with leed Certifications.

Since that time 11 municipally-owned facilities have been awarded leed Certifications. an additional 30 municipally-owned facilities are registered to achieve leed Certification and the City has begun pursuing leed eBom Certification at 20 City libraries.

Chicago Aggregation Deal Doubles the Amount of Wind Energy to Customers in July, Chicago mayor rahm emanuel announced that his administration negotiated a deal with energy suppliers to secure 5% of the electricity provided through its municipal aggregation program from illinois wind farms. this deal doubles the amount of wind energy Chicago consumers received through Comed. according to a study released by the Perfect Power institute at the illinois institute of technology, the City’s aggregation agreement with integrys energy Services has achieved a significant reduction in emissions that contribute to global warming, including a 16 percent reduction in carbon emissions representing the equivalent of taking 100,000 cars off of the road, and a 98% reduction in ozone depleting and acid rain causing nitrogen oxide emissions. “through the success of the municipal aggregation program, the City of Chicago has decreased its carbon footprint while delivering savings to residents and small businesses,” said mayor emanuel.

“By supporting illinois wind farms and eliminating coal from the city’s portfolio, Chicagoans will build a cleaner, healthier environment for our children.” in addition to the municipal aggregation agreement’s impact on carbon emissions, the study also found a number of public health and environmental benefits. the agreement completely eliminates sulfur dioxide, which has been associated with respiratory illnesses and increases in hospitalizations, from the City’s supply portfolio. additionally, the agreement has reduced the amount of water consumed by Chicago’s generation resources by 15%. and by removing coal sources from the City’s portfolio, the aggregation agreement has nearly eliminated the amount of solid waste products attributable to the electricity consumed by Chicago customers.

Theaster Gates to Lead CTA Biggest Ever Art Installation as part of the upcoming reconstruction of the 95th Street red line terminal, the Chicago transit authority (Cta) will incorporate artworks from internationally recognized, Chicago-based artist theaster gates.

Creation of the artworks, passed by the Cta Board on July 15, would involve a program incorporating job creation, skills training and significant community engagement by the artist for the new, $240 million multimodal terminal, set for construction in 2014. the project, which will represent the largest public artwork project in the Cta’s history, will create 10 jobs for the production of the artwork, and establish an apprenticeship program for local students promoting skills development and training. the artist will host five public meetings to engage and promote a dialogue among community residents, architects and designers. “this is an historic opportunity to promote community engagement in a once-in-a-generation project on Chicago’s South Side,” said mayor rahm emanuel. “this project combines the talents of a world-renowned artist with an effort to create jobs and provide on-the-job training and skills development for both workers and students.” integrating and promoting cultural elements in public spaces is part of goal 17 of mayor emanuel’s Sustainable Chicago 2015 action agenda. $

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Sculptural Heads on Chicago Cultural Mile Sustainable art displayed on South Michigan Avenue he Chicago Cultural Mile is the part of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue stretching from the Chicago River south to Roosevelt Road. Plant Green Ideas RRR, in conjunction with the Chicago Cultural Mile, installed fifteen sculptural heads on the Chicago Cultural Mile. The art installations were sponsored by various participants and placed strategically including one by the Chicago Cultural Mile Association located across the street from their offices in the Fine Arts Building at 410 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

The Plant Green Ideas sculptural heads are the brain-child of Plant Green Ideas RRR, a Chicago not-for-profit committed to sustainability.

The sculptural heads were constructed locally from sustainable materials by SVI Themed Construction Solutions. Each sculpture features a unique theme and message created with sustainable plantings and material. Sponsors of the artwork include, Walgreens, the Ford Motor Company, WGN-TV, Willis Tower and many more.

The head-shaped planter sculptures are built from recycled aluminum, steel and sustainable concrete materials.

Greenery and other plant materials donated by Ball Horticultural and Costa Farms are then added to complete the sculpture. Landscape Concepts Management installed the greenery on the heads.

Standing approximately 11 feet tall each, the sculptural heads are guaranteed to make their presence known.

"We are excited to be hosting the Plant Green Ideas sculptural heads on the Chicago Cultural Mile. The dramatic art pieces are sure to delight and educate those who visit our area," according to Sharene Shariatzadeh, executive director, Chicago Cultural Mile Association. "It is

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Y Shown above is one of the sculptural heads along the Cultural Mile on Chicago's Michigan Avenue.

Landscape Concepts Management installed the plants on all the sculptural heads. our goal that the Plant Green Ideas sculptural heads will inspire the community to contemplate new ways of thinking about and appreciating the environment that we share," she added.

"The Plant Green Ideas sculptural heads project provided a dramatic statement on the Chicago Cultural Mile while stimulating interest and engagement in sustainable practices," said Pamella Capitanini, co-founder, Plant Green Ideas. "It is also our intention to encourage thought and discussion of ways to make the world around us greener and healthier," she added.

Each planter is being fabricated with LEED certification standards in mind. If a planter was subject to the LEED standards used for buildings, it would qualify for LEED credits in the categories of recycled content and rapidly renewable resources.

The installation as a whole contributed to a reduction in urban heat-island effect and increased storm water retention—each a potential LEED credit.

Another noteworthy feature of the Plant Green Ideas installation is its ability

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to promote awareness and interaction through texting, social media and photos via QR codes.

"This innovative and memorable artwork will provide educational content that will articulate actions that everyone can take to be more environmentally conscious," according to Robin Malpass, cofounder, Plant Green Ideas. "We are thrilled to have this opportunity to engage Chicagoans and tourists alike and inspire them to think about our environment through art, social interaction, and education," she concluded.

During the Plant Green Ideas installation, a mini Green Chia planter is available to purchase exclusively in Chicago Walgreens at a cost of $19.95. The Green Chia is made by JEI, famous for the Chia Pets—is completely recyclable, and includes coloring pens to create your own green art planter. All net proceeds from the Green Chias will be donated to SGA Children and Family services to benefit Chicago Children. $

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hicago has moved to the nation’s spotlight – but not in a good way. as recently reported in the media, Chicago is now the worst city in america regarding the infestation of bed bugs. the impact of the bed bug epidemic cannot be understated. Close to eradication in the late 1940’s, bed bugs have made a staggering resurgence over the past ten years.

Bed bugs instinctively seek shelter in mattresses, couches, and other soft furnishings and dark cracks and crevices. Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects visible to the naked eye that feed exclusively on the blood of humans, other warmblooded animals and birds. although bed bugs do not transmit diseases,

many people suffer allergic reactions including swelling, redness and itching. Bed bugs affect the quality of life of a person who has been bitten during their sleep causing distress, discomfort, embarrassment and unsettled sleep.

With the growing problem of bed bugs in Chicago, the Chicago City Council has taken action. in december of 2012, the Chicago City Council proposed legislation imposing obligations on landlords, tenants, and even condominium associations. the bed bugs ordinance was adopted on June 5, 2013 and goes into effect 180 days after adoption.

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Bed Bug Pointers (from Smithereen Pest management Services)

here are some pointers to follow if bed bugs are suspected in a unit: • Call Building management and/or a Bed Bug Specialist. they should provide a thorough professional inspection and proper identification of the harborage areas.

• do not throw out the bed or any furniture. this can spread the bedbugs throughout the residence or building. most pieces of furniture can be inspected and treated.

• do not remove any bedding or clothing from the infested room. this can spread the problem. if you need to move these items, place them in large plastic garbage bags, seal them tight and then move them.

• if washing clothes, place them in plastic bags and take them directly to the washer. after washing, immediately place them in the dryer. When taking your clothes back to your residence, once again place the clothes in a clean bag.

• Pull the bed away from the wall so there is no contact with any other objects that are touching the bed.

• remove any items that are stored under the bed. remember to bag them if moving them out of the infested room.

• eliminate any clutter (piles of clothing, bags, boxes, closets, etc.). these conditions provide numerous harborages for bed bugs and make treatment and elimination more difficult.

minium associations are faced with the question of how to ensure unit owners are notifying the board or management of bed bugs in their unit. many boards across the city are already gearing up to adopt association rules and regulations on the issue.

Such rules would require unit owners to immediately notify in writing the board or managing agent of any known or suspected bed bug infestation, cooperate with the governing association and address which party is responsible for the remedial costs. Pursuant to Section 18.4(l) illinois Condominium Property act, a condominium board may levy fines against the unit owners for violations of rules and regulations after notice and an opportunity to be heard.

What every landlord need to know every landlord in Chicago must supply a tenant starting or renewing a lease with an informational brochure about bed bug prevention and treatment prepared by the City of Chicago department of health. Prior to inspection or treatment for a bed bug infestation in a rental unit, the landlord must send written notice to the tenant advising him of the tenant’s responsibilities pursuant to the ordinance and the specific preparations required of the tenant. if bed bugs are found by a pest management professional, a landlord must exterminate the unit to abate the infestation. if a rental unit has bed bugs, then the landlord must also inspect and, if necessary, treat the two rental units on both sides of the affected rental unit and the two rental units above and below the affected rental unit. like condominium associations, landlords must maintain written records of any bed bug reports and any action taken. any records from a pest management professional, including any

report and receipts, must also be kept and maintained by the landlord. the records must be open to inspection upon request by authorized city personnel.

What every tenant needs to know According to the ordinance, tenants are required to immediately notify their landlord in writing of any suspected or known infestation in the tenants’ unit, clothing, furniture or personal property in the building. The tenant must also immediately notify their landlord in writing if they experience any recurring or unexplained bites, stings, irritation, or sores of the skin or body which the tenant suspects is caused by bed bugs. if bed bugs are suspected, the tenant must cooperate with the landlord in the control, treatment, and eradication of bed bugs by granting access at reasonable times for inspections and treatments of the rental unit. it is the tenant’s responsibility to make necessary preparations, such as cleaning, dusting, or vacuuming, prior to treatment and in accordance with any pest management professional’s recommendations. a tenant should seek advice from the pest management professional before removing excess clutter from an infected unit. if personal property is strewn about rooms the bed bugs will have many extra places to hide, making inspection and eradication that much more difficult. Some pest control professionals may request furniture to be moved away from walls and mattresses and box springs stood on edge before they come in to inspect, while others prefer everything to be left where it is so that they can check for bed bugs prior to moving the property.

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a tenant is also tasked with the responsibility of properly disposing of personal property that cannot be treated or cleaned before the treatment of the unit. however, the tenant should use extreme caution in disposing of any property that may contain bed bugs. the bed bug ordinance prohibits any person from disposing of any bedding, clothing, or other material infested with bed bugs in their trash cans or dumpsters without first completely enclosing the object in a plastic bag labeled as being infested with bed bugs.

Penalties for ordinance violators the bed bugs ordinance contains significant penalties for violations of the ordinance. Penalties will be enforced by the department of Buildings and the department of Public health. if any person is found violating the ordinance, that person may be fined $300 to $500 for a first violation, $500 to $1,000 for a second violation within 12 months of a first violation and $1,000 to $2,000 for a third or subsequent violations. each day that the violation continues will be deemed a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply.

Moral of the story Bed bugs policies need to be a top agenda item for apartment buildings, condominium associations, cooperatives, landlords, and tenants. Bed bug infestations do not discriminate as even luxury buildings have experienced infestations. don’t wait to get bitten either from bed bugs or the Chicago ordinance. take proactive steps and adopt the necessary protocols to address bed bugs. $

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The Aqua Tower is Uniquely Green the aqua tower is an 82 story mixed-use residential building designed to be unique from surrounding Chicago skyscrapers in a variety of ways and to comply with leed certification.

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he architecturally acclaimed concrete building was developed by Magellan Development Group, LLC. as part of the 28-acre award-winning Lakeshore East community located at 225 North Columbus Drive and where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan adjacent to Millennium Park and the Loop Business District.

Aqua was completed in 2009 and contains 55,000 square feet of retail and office space, in addition to 334 Radisson Blu hotel rooms (floors 1-18), 474 rental residential units (floors 19-52), and 262 condominium units & Penthouses (floors 53-81). It also includes 9 townhomes on the Park and five levels of parking below ground. Aqua claims to be the first downtown building to combine condos, apartments and a hotel.

Architecture & Design Designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, the Aqua tower is one of the tallest in the world to have a woman as lead architect. To capture views of nearby landmarks for Aqua’s residents, Gang stretched its balconies outward by as much as 12 ft. The result is a building composed of irregularly shaped concrete floor slabs which lend the facade an undulating, sculptural quality. The architect has said that the striated limestone outcroppings that are a common topographic feature of the Great Lakes region provided inspiration for these slabs.

Sustainability was an important factor in Aqua’s design (as is described in detail later in this article) as is true of Magellan’s entire Lakeshore East community. An award- winning 6-acre park (that serves all Lakeshore East residents) is only steps

away from 500 trees of more than 220 varieties, more than 100 varieties of plants and flowers, a central meadow/playground, numerous intimate seating areas, ornamental gardens, a series of water features, a children’s play park and a fenced dog park.

Given the Aqua’s relatively recent construction, all of the latest and best Life Safety Systems have been installed in the building.

Awards & Honors Aqua and Magellan Development Group have been honored by several prominent organizations with awards won both locally and internationally. Some of these honors include: » 2012 Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Development of the Year Award -Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel » 2011 International Property Award and Americas Property Award (in association with Bloomberg Television and Google), Best Residential High-Rise Development » 2011 FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation) Prix d’Excellence Award » 2010 Chicago Architecture Foundation, Patron of the Year, Magellan Development Group – Aqua at Lakeshore East » 2010 AIA Chicago, Distinguished Building Award, Aqua at Lakeshore East » 2010 Chicagoland Apartment Association, Property Excellence Award, Aqua at Lakeshore East » 2009 Emporis International Skyscraper of the Year, #1 Aqua at Lakeshore East » 2008 The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, American Architecture Awards, Aqua at Lakeshore East

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Green Building Features Guided by a team of LEED-accredited (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professionals, Aqua was built to eco-friendly LEED standards. Along with the sun-shading balconies and low Etinted glass that help maintain optimal temperature control and the extensively landscaped roof garden, Aqua also boasts such features as energy-efficient appliances and plumbing fixtures, and the Midwest’s first public electric car-charging stations in an all-underground parking garage.

Roof Top Garden Aqua provides abundant open space relative to the development footprint. The 80,000 square foot roof garden capping a three-story podium at its base provides a naturalistic/pastoral landscape.

Challenges addressed in creating and sustaining the rooftop garden included weight limitations and water filtration.

Due to occupied areas below the deck, including a 20,000 square foot ballroom, a leak detection system was installed to protect against weather-related conditions as well as other leakage problems. In the design phase, special consideration was paid to the structural elements of the deck to account for weight and soil depth limitations. The sculptural quality of the tower created by Studio/Gang Architects in collaboration with Loewenberg Architects is mirrored in the floor plate of the roof garden: walkways and landscaped areas are combinations of curves and tangents.

Landscaped garden areas cover the majority of the deck, providing visual interest with topography, changes of grade and strongly contrasting plants. The deck also provides an opportunity for a migrating bird stopping point.

While its primary goal is to provide residents with a superb outdoor amenity, Aqua’s green roof helps improve environ-

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mental conditions for all Lakeshore East residents as well as all of Chicago. The plants used for all landscaped areas are native species, helping to conserve existing natural areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

The heating/cooling benefits of the deck extend beyond Aqua by helping reduce the urban heat-island effect created by the high number of hard and reflective surfaces of most city buildings that re-radiate heat into the atmosphere. And the

green roof also contributes to air quality, removing airborne particles that cause greenhouse gas emissions.

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Aqua’s hardwood flooring material is produced with 1/5 the amount of hardwood required for equivalent solids. Put another way, it produces 5 times more flooring with the same amount of virgin wood as solid wood flooring. And wood floors also create a healthier interior environment as they do not trap allergies and dust, or harbor mold-producing moisture.

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stations – including one hybrid vehicle – each of which replaces 17 cars on the road to help reduce emissions and congestion.

Aqua houses the Midwest’s first electric-vehicle charging stations open to the public. The six-charger station at Aqua accommodates up to 24 plug-in vehicles, be it two or four wheels, hybrids that run on gas and electricity, extended-range electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles. In tandem with the charging station Magellan is offering discounted parking fees for electric vehicles in the public garage.

and bacterial growth that is harmful to indoor air quality.

Faucets and shower heads from HansGrohe, Grohe, Moen, Delta and Toto focus on water conservation. These fixtures reduce ‘gallons per minute’ that use technology in a manner that maintains responsible conservation without hindering the comfort or convenience of the user.

‘Energy Star’ rated kitchen appliances include Kitchen-Aid refrigeration and dishwashers and other energy-efficient appliances. For example, a Sub-Zero refrigerator provides dual refrigeration controlled by two compressors so that each operates with minimal energy consumption. Microprocessor controls ensure constant and accurate temperatures that further energy efficiency.

In the building process Magellan utilized low E-Tinted glass in Aqua to maintain optimal temperature control in each residence.

The Shore Club Residents and tenants of Aqua can enjoy membership in The Shore Club which is intended to serve as an “urban country club” with exceptional amenities.

The rooftop gardens have already been mentioned and additional outdoor components include a large sundeck, running track, swimming pool and hot tub, gazebos and poolside cabanas, fire pit and barbeque areas.

Indoors, a 35,000-square-foot amenity floor provides residents and guests with

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fitness facilities, a basketball court, group fitness studio, indoor lap pool and hot tub, a spa, sauna, steam and massage rooms, private club suites with catering kitchens, sky garden lounge, media room, billiards and game area and business center with conference room.

Aqua Condominiums The Aqua Condominium Homeowners’ Association was created in May of 2012 and consists of 262 members. Like all other condominium associations, the Aqua Condominium Association Board of Directors oversees the operation of the condominiums and monitors the activity of its condo management company, Community Specialists. According to on site property manager of the condos, Andrew Warner, there are five directors on the Association Board and each serves a two year term (staggered). Warner adds, “It is a relatively new association so the committees and other volunteer groups are newly formed. There is however, a very active Social Committee that organizes community events, generally once a month.”

Unit owner values vary greatly because the size of units vary greatly. Generally, sales are from $400,000 to $1,950,000. Re-sales have taken place rather quickly. Warner adds, “the average time a unit is presently on the market is 60 days.” Some appreciation has taken place, he continued. “It is too early in the life of the building to determine appreciation with any accuracy.” Monthly assessments range from $ 250 per month to $2,300 per month. The Association does not have any issues with delinquent assessments or units foreclosing. The Association has a solid financial footing with a

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total annual operating budget of approximately $2,400,000 and over $1,000,000 in its capital reserve account. A Reserve Study had not yet been commissioned.

Aqua Apartments Offering 474 apartments, the Aqua has had a significant impact on the New East Side neighborhood. The Aqua Apartments received the 2010 Chicagoland Apartment Association “Property Excellence” award. Aqua is considered one of the premier properties in the Chicago rental market, achieving a current leased percentage of 100% in record time. Initial occupancy took place in 2009, stabilization occurred in 2010 and 95% occupancy was achieved in 2011.

In addition to a successful new construction lease-up, Aqua has two unique programs for residents. Under the first program, RentBUY, a qualified renter can apply 25 percent of monthly rental payment toward the purchase price of a new condominium or Parkhome in participating developments within the award-winning neighborhood of Lakeshore East. The other is a rewards program called “Magellan Rewards” where residents can access exclusive offers, discounts and events from over 150 providers by presenting a special card they receive upon move-in.

Debbie Graff of NNP Residential, an affiliate of Magellan, is the property manager of Aqua Apartments.

Hotel, Retail & Offices A Radisson Blu Aqua hotel has 334 quest rooms and suites and strives to create iconic spaces with individual interiors invoking an inviting, exciting ambiance and offering a holistic hospitality experience intended to be totally relevant to now. One of the unique aspects of the hotel is to offer guests a choice of room styles. A popular feature of Radisson Blu hotels and resorts for over 12 years, there are now more than 20 different room designs to choose from. Another key differentiator of the Radisson Blu hotel brand is their 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee.

The hotel also features a 12,500 Square Foot Ballroom, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a 150-seat Filini Bar and Restaurant. Radisson Blu is operated by The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

A CVS Pharmacy anchors over 23,000

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square feet of retail space at the Aqua and Magellan occupies the majority of 37,000 square feet of office space located at the building. Brian Gordon, Senior Vice President of Magellan oversees the office and retail space.

More convenient retail options are available to residents and tenants of Aqua at the Village Market which is located within the Lakeshore East development and includes an array of restaurants, banks, shops, cafes, and Mariano’s Fresh

Market, a full service grocery store. This multi-faced market center is situated on the southwestern edge of the community and also houses III Forks Prime Steakhouse, Eggy’s Diner, Cuticle Nail Salon, Mezcalina Mexican Restaurant, Universal Sole along with other service providers.

Lakeshore East Perpetuating the spirit of noted urban planner Daniel Burnham’s celebrated Burnham plan, David Carlins, President of

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Magellan Development Group concludes “Aqua and Lakeshore East have transformed the new east side neighborhood into a vibrant community that will ultimately be home to up to 15,000 residents, businesses and merchants. We have created an architecturally appealing and diverse ‘village’ that is easily accessible to Chicago’s countless cultural, dining and entertainment attractions and business centers.” $

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