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GENERAL ASSEMBLY

12 From the Catbird Seat: Helping the Next Generation of Managers 8 Dallas-Fort Worth Area Recognized for LEED Green Building Projects 9 USGBC North Texas Names Interim Executive Director Jonathan Kraatz takes the helm.

10 LEED 2012: The Next Evolution Christi Redfearn offers insights into the new EB: O&M rating system.

11 The Gold Standard: 8333 and 8343 Douglas

Perspective of and from the man with access to everyone in the commercial real estate industry.

14 The Guarding of the Change

Mark Wilshire recounts the detailed process of selecting a new executive director.

15 TOBY and Earth Awards

Dallas scores BIG regionally in the prestigious annual competition.

30 2011 Retrospect / 15th Annual Golf Tournament Pictures from the annual events.

31 Dallas Center For Architecture – What’s Going On. 32 All Rise! CBRE Moves Into HKSDesigned Space Three offices consolidate into one masterfully designed space.

19 Lone Star Awards

Lincoln Property does it again!

33 Metrocon11 Expo & Conference 20 It Ain’t Just Lunch

Last quarter’s meetings were all great!

21 Big Chapter… Bigger Heart

Generosity is always high on the agenda.

22 Casino Night 23 Genesis Women’s Shelter / Need a Scholarship? / Other News

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34 On The Move

Activities of the group – past and planned.

24 2011 CLIDE Awards Recipients Selected From 40 down to 5 – the absolute best of the best.

25 North Texas CCIM Chapter Awarded President’s Cup for Excellence

36 Data DIGest

37 NAIOP Texas Shoot-Out

41 CRE8 26 The CREW Classic

Celebrating the 25th year of a wonderful event!

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Our newest affiliate has a smashing success with its first-time design challenge.

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55 Professionals on the Move / Develop a Virtual Team

10 Whoddathunkit? Anagrams 10 One Question Test 25 Sports Trivia 28 Why Teachers Drink 35 Truf ¨ in Advertising 53 Figure of Speech 60 Actors and Their Real Names 61 You Are (or should be) Fired!

62 Sport Daffynition 63 What Were They Thinking?

56 Spotlight on Education

The University of Texas at Dallas offers real estate classes.

FEATURES 29 Forney – The Future In View 38 CBRE Marketview 42 Coincidences (?) Lincoln – Kennedy

Are they just coincidences – or are there cosmic forces involved?

44 Amazing Building: Gateway Park

An aerotropolis for Jackson, Mississippi.

48 crest EX PO Review

The good, the not-so-good, and the lessons learned from the first cross-sector real estate tradeshow.

52 Herstory: Henry the Kid! You know him as ‘Billy’.

IN EVERY ISSUE 5 Editor’s Note/Inbox 54 In The Loop 58 Staycations 60 What’s in a Name?

61 The Links Directory 64 Back Page Inside Back Cover

57 Newsworthy: Fit For Life / Doing it Wright

‘You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere’ Contest. Last issue’s Winner.

Congratulations to Joe Solinski and (separately) TCU.

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EDITOR’S NOTE ANDREW FELDER

LOOKING AHEAD The first cross-sector commercial real estate trade show is now history.

Despite a lower than anticipated attendance, by most accounts (and, especially as a first-time event), it was a success. (See the trade show review beginning on page 48.) Association and industry leaders attended and found great new networking opportunities. Attendees, for the most part, enjoyed and found value in the event. Some exhibitors felt that the attendance was too low, but others were able to capitalize on the high quality of professionals who were there. As it should be with any trade show, it’s not about ‘collecting business cards’; it’s about making solid personal contacts and making the most of every opportunity.

WEBSITE REFRESHED

Crestpublicationsgroup.com, the website for the network and our other publications, has a new look. You’ll find it easier to navigate and that it gives instant, simple access to back issues, the crest EX PO 2012 pages (which will be available in June), and our trade show guides.

A little over a year ago, we created www.crestnetwork.com, a commercial real estate industry networking website that hundreds of our readers are already using. You can set up a profile, start/join a discussion, enter events in the calendar, view pictures from past events (crestEXPO, the BOMA Trade Show, Metrocon 2010, IREM Awards, and more), find upcoming events posted by other users, access our digital editions and more.

aafelder@crestpublicationsgroup.com Executive Editor & Publisher

WELCOME IIDA

This issue we are proud to welcome the local chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) as a new affiliate. See the details of their successful first time event on page 52.

ON THESE PAGES…

… learn about what’s going on in/with the associations that make up the DFW commercial real estate community. The USGBC and BOMA both have new directors; and the market is improving (as indicated by the CBRE Marketview). We’ve got highlights of recent awards, contests and charitable events and many associations’ golf tournaments are in full swing (pun intended). Check out the history of Billy the Kid (in Herstory), the resurrection of an interesting list of similarities between our 16th and 35th presidents (for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War) and the highlight of the TOBY Awards. Dallas cleaned up!

Of course, there’s much more– and, by popular request, we have included even more diversions. Enjoy!

Keep Networking,

Andy

INBOX A BREAK IN THE DAY Just wanted to say thanks and to tell you how much I enjoyed the Diversions portion of the magazine. The subscription actually goes to my boss, but I was flipping through it before I gave it to him and noticed the “Things to Know” section. It was a nice “diversion” to my day. Thanks again!

Lisa Little-Adams, Apple REIT FTW Office

TALK ABOUT SHELF LIFE! I still have most of my copies of the network and Office & Commercial on a shelf in my office. After picking up an issue of O&C from 2003, I was very impressed with the amount the magazine has changed and improved over the years.

Keep up the good work!

Norman Alexander, Carlson Properties Group the network is an excellent asset! Where else can you get a comprehensive, in depth overview of what is going on in the Dallas commercial real estate industry?

Combining announcements and updates from all of the area organizations is fantastic. It lets us stay on top of relevant events, hot topics, and industry leaders in the metroplex and the digital version is easy to navigate. I keep it on my iPad for quick reference. Thanks and keep up the good work.

George M. Edwards, Four Seasons Decorations

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE I was just reviewing our copy of the Network magazine.

I found it very interesting to see so many of our folks listed on page 51 ….. but was stopped abruptly when I got to Lou Stools.

It seems I haven’t been paying enough attention.

Teresa Bristow, IREM Dallas

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EXPO ABOUT crest EX PO … you did a great job in putting the CrestExpo together; everything went without a hitch. Your hard work in making the show happen was obvious even though traffic was not what you were hoping. Keep driving forward and swinging for the fences!

Eddy Allen, United Protective Services … the best organized, diverse expo I’ve ever attended.

Theda Redwine, Faculty – North Lake College

I enjoyed CrestExpo immensely. The ability to network with people within the industry was very valuable for me. I managed to make one of the educational sessions too and it was outstanding. Great concept and execution.

George DeCourcy, Director of Real Estate Programs – UT Dallas Though the total walk through was lower than our hopes we did gain some great leads.

Michael Weaver, SERVPRO of North Irving I thoroughly enjoyed Jackson Murphy’s presentation on Does Green Building Make Business Sense in Today’s Economy? It was a very timely message with up to date statistics that I was happy to report back to my company. Well done.

Monica J. Miller, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Analyst.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator I was so impressed with your Expo and the CEU opportunities I attended during CRESTExpo!

There were so many diverse vendors and topics. It was a great experience and I will definitely attend again next year! Kudos to you and your organization for a flawless first year!

Marcela Abadi Rhoads, AIA RAS, Abadi Accessibility See more of what your peers had to say in the EXPO review beginning on page 48.

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American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas www.aiadallas.org • 214.742.3242 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75201 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) www.asidtx.org • 214.748.1541 1444 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 501 Dallas, TX 75207 The Appraisal Institute www.ainorthtexas.org • 972.233.2244 Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Dallas www.bomadallas.org • 214.744.9020 1717 Main Street, Suite 2440 Dallas, TX 75201 Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) www.ntccim.com • 972.233.9107x215 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 LB9 Dallas, TX 75244 CREW Dallas (CREW) www.crew-dallas.org • 214.890.6490 14785 Preston Road, Suite 550 Dallas, TX 75254 International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Texas/Oklahoma Chapter www.iida-tx-ok.org • 214.880.1511 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75201 The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Dallas www.irem.dallas.org • 214.386.2181 13601 Preston Road, Suite 715E Dallas, TX 75240 The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Fort Worth www.fortworthirem.org • 817.259.3549 National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Fort Worth www.nawic.fw.org P.O. Box 162315 Fort Worth, TX 76161.2898 National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Dallas www.nawic.org

EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE EDITOR Andrew A. Felder aafelder@crestpublicationsgroup.com ASSISTANT EDITOR Nick Felder nick@crestpublicationsgroup.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Renée Higgins renee@biglittlecreative.com

TEXO (Associated General Contractors of America) www.texoassociation.org • 972.647.0697 11101 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75229 USGBC www.northtexasgreencouncil.org • 214.571.9244 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75201

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PUBLICATION ADVISORY BOARD AIA DALLAS Kerrie Sparks | Communications Coordinator BOMA DALLAS Teresa Foster, CAE | Executive Vice President Michelle Lynn | Publication Liaison CCIM Becky Tiemann | Chapter Administrator IREM Kristin Hiett | Executive Director TEXO Dorothy Shaw | Executive Vice President

ASSOCIATE EDITORS PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Julie Brand Lynch HERSTORY Rose-Mary Rumbley AMAZING BUILDINGS Julien Meyrat ACCESSIBILITY Wally Tirado STAYCATIONS Candace Rozell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS George DeCourcy Joe F. Marchant Jill Melançon John Promise Christi Redfearn Kenneth D. Simonson Laura McDonald Stewart Mark Wilshire

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he Metroplex skyline has never looked greener. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) noted in March that 87 commercial projects and 223 homes in the Dallas-Fort-Worth region achieved LEED green building certification in 2010, and 10 of the homes achieved LEED’s highest rating, Platinum.

“Dallas has been ahead of the curve as a recognized champion of green homebuilding,” said Nate Kredich, Vice President, Residential Market Development, USGBC. “As one of the first LEED for Homes Affiliates, the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas has educated and advocated for green homebuilding on behalf of its members and has spurred green building growth in the local area.”

Despite the construction slump, in 2010 LEED green projects continued to be considered a bright spot in the real estate market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (where last year, 223 homes earned LEED certification).

“Even over the past several years, we have seen consistent movement in the green building arena, but growth in residential markets –within the multifamily/apartment segment in particular – has been tremendous in Dallas,” said Jonathan Kraatz, Interim Executive Director, North Texas Chapter of USGBC. “The LEED for Homes program will continue to grow as more and more consumers push builders and developers to adopt these practices.”

In addition to residential traction, there are 165 LEED-certified commercial and institutional projects and 611 registered projects throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. Notable newly certified projects in 2010 include the Dallas Convention Center; Hard Rock Café; Southwest Airlines’ general use industrial build-

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ing at Love Field; an Old Navy store in Fort Worth; three Dallas Fire Stations; St. Alcuin Montessori School, and the LEED Platinum Student Services Building at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Two architectural mainstays of the Dallas cityscape—Chase Tower Dallas, designed by Richard Keating, and I.M. Pei’s Energy Plaza—both earned LEED certification as existing buildings this past year. The Dallas headquarters and offices of national corporations and local businesses also certified in 2010, including Bank of America, Independent Bank, JCPenney and Turner Construction.

Dallas has been a longtime supporter of green building initiatives and legislation. In 2003, many years before most cities in the U.S. developed policies on green building, the Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department passed Resolution 03-0367, requiring all city buildings larger than 10,000 square feet in the 2003 Bond Program and subsequent bond programs to achieve LEED Silver. In 2007, the Resolution was updated to require projects to earn LEED Gold and to achieve specific Water Efficiency and Energy & Atmosphere credits available in the LEED rating system.

“Dallas’ decision to require new building projects earn LEED certification stemmed from a city-wide desire to keep the full life cycle cost of buildings as low as possible,” said Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager, City of Dallas. “We selected LEED Silver as the definition of green because LEED is flexible, easy to understand, and verifiable by third parties. We migrated to LEED Gold because we found that the higher level could be obtained at little to no extra cost under the

guidance of seasoned project managers.”

USGBC’s LEED green building program is the preeminent third-party certification system for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of green buildings and communities. Nearly 40,000 commercial projects are currently in the LEED systems, either as a certified or registered project. Projects in the pipeline comprise over 7.9 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 117 countries, with more than 1.3 billion square feet having earned certification.

For the full list of LEED-certified projects nationally visit: www.usgbc.org/press

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energysaving green buildings.

With a community comprising 79 local affiliates, 16,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 162,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.

Buildings in the United States are responsible for 39% of CO2 emissions, 40% of energy consumption, 13% water consumption and 15% of GDP per year, making green building a source of significant economic and environmental opportunity. Greater building efficiency can meet 85% of future U.S. demand

for energy, and a national commitment to green building has the potential to generate 2.5 million American jobs.

USGBC NORTH TEXAS NAMES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of green buildings. Nearly 40,000 projects are currently participating in the commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, comprising over 7.9 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 117 countries.

In addition, more than 10,000 homes have been certified under the LEED for Homes rating system, with nearly 45,000 more homes registered.

By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org. •

he North Texas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named Jonathan Kraatz as Interim Executive Director. USGBC North Texas’ history, dating back nearly a decade, is one of continued growth and success in promoting a sustainable, profitable and healthy built environment in North Texas through education, professional development, outreach and advocacy.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Kraatz has a background in Public Relations and Finance and has worked as an executive advisor, smallbusiness owner and consultant. Building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships is one of many hallmarks of his prior work in the public, Jonathan Kraatz nonprofit and private sectors.

“One of my goals for the next few months is to strengthen and formalize USGBC North Texas’s relationships with our many existing partners and to reach out and explore new opportunities that allow the chapter to benefit the North Texas community as a whole,” Kraatz said.

As Interim Executive Director, Kraatz is responsible for the daily operations of the chapter including working with volunteer committees to coordinate educational and professional events, represent the chapter at community and corporate functions, and serve as a resource on sustainable, healthy building practices.

“I get to work with a great Board of Directors and leadership team,” added Kraatz. “Over the next few months the chapter will undertake some very innovative, ambitious programs that will help advance sustainable building in North Texas (and) I look forward to the challenges.”

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G GREEN CHRISTI REDFEARN

christi.redfearn@redleescs.com Christi Redfearn is the Marketing Director, Sustainability Officer, and LEED AP in charge of the green cleaning program for REDLEE/SCS, INC.

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The clock is ticking and soon time will run out for the current versions of all LEED rating systems. The USGBC told us exactly what was going to happen back in 2009 when they pulled together the first major overhaul and started working to incorporate synergies between rating systems. It’s the first officially scheduled revision, and it’s already well under way.

The first comment period ended January 19th of this year, and over 5,000 comments were received by the USGBC. The second comment period is scheduled to begin July 1 and continue through August 15, 2011. Comments will be reviewed and taken into consideration in each of the rating systems before a final proposed revision will be presented for a ballot (where the representatives of all member companies will vote to approve or deny the rating systems)— and the plan is to have that available in August 2012. The end goal is releasing the new rating systems by November 7, 2012. That’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time.

Disclaimer: When citing examples, I’m going to focus on the EB: O&M rating system.

They’re all equally important; however, I deal with O&M on a regular basis which means I’ve already read all the currently proposed changes and it is easy for me to make comparisons to the 2009 version. And it is important to note that points have not yet been assigned, so I can’t speak in those terms for credit impacts

yet. If you are interested in finding out more about a different rating system, visit the USGBC website (www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage. aspx?CMSPageID=2360).

CREDIT CATEGORIES

First of all, there are three new credit categories—Integrated Process, Location and Transportation, and Performance. Some credits have been moved from their original categories and some are completely new, but all of them appear to be accurately placed and the new categories make credits more clear for the end goal. There’s also a great deal more integration from the other rating systems. LEED for Schools, Retail, Hospitality, and Data Centers now have credits tailored to their specific needs, or at least pathways that make more sense than the original.

Since the current marked-up draft with revisions is 143 pages, I’ll bring up a select few to demonstrate the increased levels of performance. Under the Water Efficiency section, there is now a prerequisite for “Landscape Water Use Reduction,” as well as “Appliance and Process Water Use Reduction.” So they’ve gone beyond the traditional indoor restroom plumbing water use to look at a broader scope of potential water reduction. Under the Indoor Environmental Quality Green Cleaning prerequisite, there is now a focus on creating a plan to replace multi-fold towels with large

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roll towels to reduce overall paper usage, and it looks at sustainable purchases beyond chemicals and paper. It takes into consideration mop buckets, maid carts, and other things that can be made from recycled materials. That’s increased tree and raw materials conservation in areas that weren’t previously addressed.

Under the new Performance section, there is a great deal of focus on energy metering as well as long term tracking and measuring of actual usage over a five year period. Where submitting this data for tracking to the USGBC before was voluntary, it’s now a requirement.

None of this is set in stone yet; however, it appears as though the USGBC and GBCI have been paying attention to the criticisms of the LEED rating systems up to this point and are taking this opportunity to address those concerns directly. They’re also gradually and continuously raising the bar for a building’s performance to become LEED certified—improvement that somewhat follows Jack Welch’s infamous “firing the lowest performance 10% employees” each year. They’re also looking at new technologies as they develop and prove their commitment to sustainability and incorporating them into each rating system where appropriate. If you haven’t already, make sure your voice is heard during the second comment period. It’s ultimately up to us to make LEED the best it can be. •

ONE QUESTION TEST

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY

MARK WILSHIRE

mwilshire@bradford.com Mark Wilshire is the Senior Property manager at Bradford Management and the President of Dallas BOMA. He is a regular contributor to the network.

THE GUARDING OF THE CHANGE

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t is often said that the only constant in life is change.

While change in and of itself can be unsetting, there is little doubt that it can create opportunities. Dallas BOMA has just such an opportunity. As the economy shows signs of recovery, and as demographic and political landscapes (as well as the industry and technology) change, we have an opportunity to surge forward as a leading real estate association in Dallas. Making that surge successful depends on how well we GUARD THE CHANGE. After 22 years at the helm of Dallas BOMA, Joe Marchant will retire in June 2011.

Joe timed his retirement to coincide with the achievement of Dallas BOMA members in leadership positions throughout the BOMA International organization: Ray Mackey as Chairman of BOMA International; Karrie McCampbell as President of Texas BOMA and member of the BOMA International Executive Committee; Bill Moebius as President of BOMA Southwest Region; and Greg Grainger as Chair Elect of the Board of Trustees of BOMI International. In addition, Dallas BOMA has won more international Office Building of the Year Awards (TOBY) than any other city except one. The culmination of Joe’s efforts to build Dallas BOMA into a premier real estate organization and promote its members as leaders in real estate has brought him and the organization to a time of change.

Enter Teresa Foster, selected in January to follow in Joe’s footsteps and lead Dallas BOMA. Teresa has the task of not only following a dynamic and well-respected leader, but also of taking the organization to the next level. This dual mission creates for her, and for all of Dallas BOMA, an opportunity that demands that we guard the change. This requires recognition of the change, following tradition while searching out opportunities, and engaging in the new direction.

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(L-R) Mark Wilshire, Teresa Foster and Joe Marchant

To prepare for this change, the association has embarked on a three-year journey.

It began with Joe and the Board recognizing that the time to change had arrived. Upon Ray Mackey’s achieving the opportunity to serve as BOMA’s senior volunteer leader, Joe announced his retirement. With three years to plan and prepare, then President Greg Grainger’s theme was “Find Opportunity in Adversity”. To find this opportunity Greg initiated a five-year strategic planning effort to assess the course of the local chapter. Outside experts were consulted, leadership spent many hours in meetings and planning, and finally a plan was put in place. Traditional objectives of advocacy, education and networking would be joined with new efforts in communications, technology and leader development.

Then, Past President Karrie McCampbell led a team to develop a job description for Joe’s eventual replacement. This team included current, past and future leaders, and every other segment of the organization. It took eight months to define the elements of leadership and professionalism Joe brought to the role. The job description was vetted with senior leaders of BOMA International to make certain the final document captured the needs of the present but also defined the needs of tomorrow. During this process it was clear that,

with changes in demographics, technology, regulations, the economy and real estate in general, Dallas BOMA’s leader of the future needed to be someone of particular talents.

During the past year (during Dan Yates’s tenure as president), the task was to find the right person. Dan’s theme was to “Keep on Rocking”. This theme honored what BOMA members do best preparing, planning, focusing on the fundamentals and delivering value. This is what was done to find Teresa. A timeline was developed to solicit candidates, review resumes, interview the individuals and make the selection. Dan pulled together the search firm talents of Gillham & Golbeck to publish the job, screen resumes and provide guidance in the selection process. He also formed a team (which included a past president, a senior leader, an engineer, a young professional and an allied member) to review the resumes. Every viewpoint, tradition and opportunity was present and, eventually, the executive team reviewed the recommendations of this team and selected three candidates to interview. Four to five hours was spent with each candidate (in addition to the pre-screening and follow-up’s conducted by Rick Gillham) and finally, Teresa was selected and hired. She joined the staff on January 1, 2011, giving her six months to learn and train under Joe. As we prepare for the transition from Joe to Teresa, between past success and future opportunity, Dallas BOMA members can look back on this three year process and say with certainty that everyone involved recognized the change, followed past traditions and searched out opportunities while engaging in this new direction. We carefully guarded the change.

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AND EARTH AWARDS

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he Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards program is one of the most prestigious and comprehensive in the commercial real estate industry.

Its objective is to recognize excellence in building management, operating efficiency, tenant retention, emergency planning and community impact. The competition is conducted at three levels – local, regional and international.

These buildings/management companies competed in the regional competition, the winners of which were announced in April (when BOMA Dallas hosted the Southwest Regional event) and will compete for international recognition. (The winners will be announced at the BOMA International Conference in Washington DC in June.) Together with our local champions, we wish all of our regional winners (and now international entries) the best of luck!

Dallas’s Bill Moebius, RPA, CPM, CCIM, LEED AP, President of the Southwest Region, emceed the event.

100,000 – 249,999 SQ FT

Congratulations!

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Congratulations!

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250,000 – 499,999 SQ FT

DALLAS 500,000 – 1 MILLION SQ FT

THE POINT AT LAS COLINAS Owned by CB Richard Ellis Investors Managed by CB Richard Ellis Property Manager Karen Jacobs

Congratulations!

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THE URBAN TOWERS Owned by CBREI Strategic Partners Managed by CB Richard Ellis Property Manager Pam Baker

Congratulations!

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Pam Baker and Katina Comeaux just after their property ( The Urban Towers) was announced as the TOBY winner

Karen Jacobs and Natalie Woodard ( Tanglewood Property Group). Karen’s building ( The Point at Las Colinas) edged out Natalie’s Houston property (Schlumberger Solutions Center) to win the TOBY

DALLAS

UNDER 100,000 SQ FT

CORPORATE FACILITY

ROCHELLE PARK Owned by Parmenter Rochelle Park LP Managed by Parmenter Realty Partners Property Manger Kelly Smith

RENOVATED BUILDING HUNT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Owned by Hunt Consolidated, Inc. Managed by Hunt Office Management Property Manager Ben Tyner

INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK TWO FOREST PLAZA Owned by Two Forest Plaza LP Managed by Parmenter Realty Partners Property Manager Janelle Jordan

SOUTHWEST REGION TOBY JUDGES

Austin: Sheila McHargue and Don Roberts; Dallas: Sarah Buckles and Linda Phillips; Fort Worth: Melissa Graham and Renee Massey; Greater Little Rock: Jennifer Lester and Allyce Twedt; Houston: Liz Green and Heather McMillon; New Mexico: Yazmin Gonzales and Leslie Yardman; Oklahoma City: John Meek and Leif Nelson; San Antonio: Mychel Jordan and Christie Streicher; Tulsa: Tim McNulty, Kim Partin and Kristy Whitman

TURNPIKE DISTRIBUTION CENTER Owned by Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC Managed by Holt Lunsford Commercial, Inc. Property Manager Mary Leerssen

Congratulations!

Congratulations! www.24hourltd.com 214.630.3000

Southwest Region Member of the Year Dan Yates, Immediate Past President of BOMA Dallas

CBRE’s power line up: Cathy Kuebler, Karen Jacobs, Katina Comeaux and Amanda Osterkamp

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S TO BY W I N N E R S !

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEDICAL BUILDING

HOUSTON OVER 1 MILLION SQ FT

MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL PLAZA Owned by Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza, LP Managed by Mischer Investments Property Manager Robin Harrison

EARTH AWARD

WELLS FARGO PLAZA Owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. Managed by CB Richard Ellis Property Manager Scott Becker

THE WINNERS OF THE DALLAS LOCAL TOBY COMPETITION WERE ANNOUNCED ON FEBRUARY 18TH – TOO LATE FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAST ISSUE OF the network. THOUGH THESE BUILDINGS DID NOT WIN THIS YEAR IN THE REGIONAL COMPETITION, OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO: THE TOWER AT CITYPLACE ENERGY PLAZA

FIRST CITY TOWER Owned by FC Tower Property Partners, LP Managed by CB Richard Ellis Property Manager Dave Johnson

GREATER LITTLE ROCK HISTORICAL BUILDING

CHOCTAW BUILDING/STURGIS HALL Owned and Managed by William J. Clinton Foundation Property Manager Debbie Shock

OVER 1 MILLION SQ. FT. CATEGORY Managed by Heather Martin of Stream Realty Partners EARTH AWARD CATEGORY Managed by David Bryant of Transwestern 18

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LONE STAR

AWARDS

COMMITTEE AND JUDGES AWARDS DIRECTOR

• Angelique Wade, RPA, LEED AP TOBY Chair, Rhonda Reid, ISS Facility Services; Lone Star Chair, Jeri Hadsell, CPM, The Koll Company; Awards Director, Angelique Wade, RPA, LEED AP, TRANSWESTERN

CHAIR

• Jeri Hadsell, CPM

COMMITTEE

• John Anderson, CPM, CSM • Joe D. Dobbs, RPA, CPM • Jay Johnston, CPM • Joan Moore, RBM

• Ron Price, RPA • Betty Smith, CPM • Mike Taylor, RPA, FMA

Property Manager of the Year, Sarah Buckles, RPA, Parmenter Realty Partners

Administrative Assistant of the Year, Carol Burke, Cassidy Turley

Assistant Chief/Lead Engineer of the Year, Juan Lopez, Stream Realty Partners

Chief Engineer of the Year, A.W. Steele, TRANSWESTERN

Assistant Property Manager of the Year, Regina McClendon, Parmenter Realty Partners

Building Engineer of the Year, Dennis Beeman, SMA, Hines Interests, Ltd.

Outstanding Committee Member of the Year, Charles Hart, Select Commercial Services

DBEI Instructor of the Year, Bill Moebius, Stream Realty

Committee Chair of the Year, Kimberly SolCruz, Pritchard Industries

Allied Member of the Year, Steve Broom, Fujitec America

Outstanding Member of the Year - Dan S. Yates (pictured with emcee Joe Dobbs)

President’s Award - Joe F. Marchant

LIFETIME MEMBER AWARDS Recipients – all pictured below with Ray Mackey, Chair and Chief Elected Officer of BOMA International

Todd David

John Anderson

Al Horstmann

James Johnson

Joe Dobbs

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IT AIN’T JUST LUNCH . . .

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REM’s monthly luncheons are always special, and well attended. In February (at the Renaissance Hotel) the Dallas Police Chief spoke before a joint luncheon with the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas; in March, the IREM International president-elect addressed a joint meeting with IREM-Fort Worth; and in April, beautiful harp music provided the background for a surprisingly wonderful venue – the Dallas World Aquarium.

MUCH more than lunch, IREM members are always actively involved in giving back to the communithy. •

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Alan King, President of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, David Brown, Dallas Police Chief and Tessie Nolan, President of IREM-Dallas

JAMES A EVANS, CPM®, THE 2011 PRESIDENT-ELECT OF IREM AND A SENIOR EXECUTIVE WITH TWO GRAND BLANC, MI-AREA COMPANIES INDUCTED 5 NEW CPM DESIGNEES

(L-R): President Tessie Nolan, CPM; Matt Jayjack, CPM; David Bryant, CPM; Nancy Edwards, CPM; Suzanne Schmidtke, CPM; Jim Evans, CPM; (Jerry Burbridge, CPM not pictured), Immediate Past President of the Fort Worth Chapter Susan Holland

Executive Director Kristin Hiett and Jim Evans

(L-R): President Tessie Nolan looks on as Suzanne Schmidtke, Jerry Burbridge, David Bryant, Matt Jayjack and Nancy Edwards, are sworn in by IREM International President-elect Jim Evans, CPM

BIG CHAPTER ...

BIGGER HEART

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hile you may be proud to be associated with IREM Dallas Chapter 14 because it is the 2nd largest chapter in the organization, or because it has the most members who hold the CPM designation, you’ll be more proud yet to know of the chapter’s generosity. Not just dollars, but time invested. Not just membership, but Friends as well.

In 2010, the Community Service Committee chaired by Friend of IREM Scott Frech hosted military luncheons in March, September and November and served approximately 300 soldiers a hot meal of Texas BBQ before their Middle East deployment. The program called “Serve-A-Soldier” is part of IREM’s continuing effort to partner with the DFW chapter of the USO to support our military. IREM members provide Texas hospitality to soldiers at their last stop before being shipped overseas. Many of them are leaving for the first time and others are on their 3rd or 4th deployments.

During each luncheon, soldiers were given greetings cards, magazines and caps – and, in addition to the luncheons - over $3,000 was solicited for care packages that benefited six troops.

This busy committee also found time for two other events. Hearts & Hammers found 25 volunteers performing a work effort on a home in South Dallas. They painted the house, planted shrubs, plants and added mulch donated by Friend of IREM Brickman Group, and performed minor repairs to doors and windows. In December, Santa for Seniors brought another 15 volunteers to the Golden Acres Retirement facility where they shared cheer with 50 seniors, playing bingo, sharing cookies and punch, and gave out prizes.

While giving back is the focus of the Community Service Committee, a wonderful side benefit of the Golf Committee is the funding raised to benefit Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Mark Slicker, with Friend of IREM VMC, coordinated the collection of donated auction items and hosted the auction the day of the annual golf tournament. One of the hole sponsorships was dedicated to golf pro Nyle Pruitt, who solicited donations in exchange for his long shot swing on that hole for the golfer making the donation. Just under $13,000 was given to the hospital last year.

Contact Scott Frech (sfrech@essitexas.com) or Mark Slicker (mslicker@vmclandscape.com) for more information, or visit the chapter website www.irem-dallas.org for upcoming events.

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CASINO NIGHT TO BENEFIT THE CHAPTER’S PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF OUR TROOPS A BIG SUCCESS

The event was hosted by 21-Gun Salute sponsor, RestorX, and VMC Landscape, Mitec, Brickman Landscape, EFI Global, Executive Security Service, Prestonwood Landscape, Summit Energy and Select Janitorial joined in sponsorship roles. The goal (to raise $7,500) was reached with about 300 attending. The big prize was 8 days in Cabo. Others included tickets to Rangers opening day, Rough Riders Founders’ Day, Six Flags, Scarborough, AMC, Studio Movie Grill, Nasher, Magnolia Hotel, Mesquite Rodeo, Speed Zone, and well as coupons for Maggiano’s, Avid Golfer and over 75 rounds of golf.

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IREM - A FRIEND OF GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER

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id you know that 1.5 million women are assaulted by their intimate partners every year? At least 3 women in the US are murdered at the hands of that partner every day! Even more astounding - this happens to women in Texas almost 30% more than the national average. It’s happening every day right here in our cities and neighborhoods; it could very well be happening to your neighbor.

The statistics are alarming and for this reason IREM Dallas Chapter 14 has chosen to help The Genesis Women’s Shelter by raising awareness. Genesis provides emergency shelter, safety and counseling for victims of domestic violence and their children - confidential and free. Their client services also include a 24 hour hotline, traditional housing, outreach counseling, individual and group therapy, children’s play therapy, teen counseling, counseling for friends and family, parenting classes, legal services, and safety with a protective order. Violence is a crime – and this program is not only a shelter but a solution for women who are victims of domestic violence to break the cycle and gain the skills needed to live an empowered and enriched life.

IREM Dallas is organizing an initial call to action and a donation drive from May 1st – 27th. The support will facilitate the progressive conversion from victim to self-independence for the women and children at/through the Genesis Women’s Shelter - a small step that, it is hoped, will become great strides.

To help, contact Donna Matthews 214-930-1959 and go to www.irem-dallas.org. for more details.

NEED A SCHOLARSHIP?

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ur country is rebounding from one of the most difficult economic times many of us have had to experience. Many companies have had to cut back spending to ensure corporate health and, unfortunately, this has included employee benefits such as education. IREM Dallas Chapter 14 has scholarships available for members.

The 2011 Membership Committee manages the two scholarship programs for the chapter the local and the national. The national scholarship may be applied for and awarded at any time during the year and requires a nominal financial participation by the candidate; the local program is accepting applications until August 30th, and will make its award by November 15th. Scholarships awarded by the local chapter are currently fully funded. Both programs require that candidates take courses in Dallas within a year of the award, or as soon thereafter as such classes are offered in Dallas.

To access the scholarship application and Dallas course schedule, visit the chapter website at irem-dallas.org. To have a mentor assigned to you to assist with navigating the scholarship process, taking the classes or just answering general questions and providing support, contact the Membership Committee chairs, Mark McAnelly, CPM or Jason Straub, ARM.

NEWS Top of The Hill

Legislative Committee Vice President linda Jackson, CPM and Chair Debbie Lister, CPM booked visits with representatives in Washington DC to discuss issues of importance. Pictured outside the office of Congressman Jeb Hensarling are (L-R) Duane Rettig, CPM; Helen Moise, CPM; linda Jackson, CPM; Debbie Lister, CPM; and Claudia Ferrara, CPM

Helen Moise steps out of line to celebrate the chapter receiving the Silver Award of Excellence from IREM International. (L-R) linda Jackson, CPM; Duane Rettig, CPM; Claudia Ferrara, CPM; Tessie Nolan, CPM; and Debbie Lister CPM

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGIONAL VIEWPOINTS JOHN PROMISE

jpromise@nctcog.org John Promise, a Registered Professional Engineer, is the Director of Environment and Development for the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

He serves on the board of AIA Dallas and the River Legacy Foundation.

2011 CLIDE AWARDS RECIPIENTS SELECTED . . .

NOW THE WAIT

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011 has turned out to be an outstanding year for the Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) awards program! There were a total of forty nominations in five categories: New Development, Redevelopment, Special Development, Public Planning and Policy and Raising Public Awareness.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments sponsors the CLIDE Awards, a biennial program created in 2003 to encourage innovative development projects and practices to help accommodate the expected growth in this region and ensure a sustainable North Texas for generations to come. CLIDE does this by recognizing private and public development programs and projects that exemplify the region’s Principles of Development Excellence, which promote sustainable, pedestrian-friendly, mixed use, healthy communities.

Nominations were reviewed and deliberated by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized experts in the fields of architecture, sustainable development, and planning. For a project to be selected as a CLIDE Award recipient, the jury panel must come to a unanimous decision.

Those projects selected as 2011 CLIDE Award recipients will be announced at the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ annual General Assembly on June 17th at a meeting of top-level elected officials and staff from more than 300 cities and counties within the Dallas-Fort Worth region. They will be featured in the next issue of the network.

For more information on the CLIDE Awards, please visit www.development excellence.com. •

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2007 Winner: Old Stone Dam - Allen

2003 Winner: Addison Circle - Addison

2005 Winner: The Block - Richardson

2009 Winner: The Depot - Fort Worth

NORTH TEXAS CCIM CHAPTER AWARDED PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR EXCELLENCE

Award Given by CCIM Institute

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he North Texas CCIM Chapter earned a President’s Cup award in a competition conducted by the CCIM Institute, the governing body of one of the largest commercial real estate networks in the world. The award was presented at the institute’s annual mid-year business meeting held in April in Bethesda, MD. According to 2010 Chapter President, Alex Johnson, CCIM, “This is a fantastic honor for our chapter and it highlights the hard work of the 80+ volunteers that made 2010 such a fantastic year.”

The President’s Cup award is given to CCIM chapters in recognition of innovative and outstanding chapter programs, including membership recruitment and retention, promotion, special events, and fundraising activities. The key goals of the President’s Cup awards program are to: promote the value of chapter membership to CCIM designees, candidates and affiliate members, build a continuous awareness of the importance of recruitment through an ongoing membership campaign, and reward chapters for developing innovative programs.

The chapter is headquartered at 14070 Proton Road, Dallas, Texas. It is one of 62 local/ regional chapters affiliated with the CCIM Institute. It has 416 members representing all property types and disciplines of commercial investment real estate. For more information on membership or upcoming events, contact Becky Tiemann at 972-233-9107 x215, ntccim@ madcrouch.com or visit www.ntccim.com. •

DIVERSI NS SPORTS TRIVIA

Baseball

» Until 1858, there was no such thing as called strikes.

The player stayed at bat until he put the ball in play – however long it took. In 1979, the rules changed and 9 balls made a walk. (The change to the current 4 balls = a walk was in 1889.)

Golf

» Golf holes used to vary in size – until 1891 when the Royal and Ancient Golf Club established the exact diameter of 4.25 inches. (This was chosen to comply with a Scottish hole cutter that had been developed some time earlier. Talk about knowing someone!)

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THE CREW CLASSIC

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REW in the Community (the philanthropic arm of Commercial Real Estate Women of Dallas) celebrated the 25th CREW Classic Golf Tournament in April at the Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. The Classic, one of Dallas’ largest and most prestigious charity golf tournaments, was a veritable ‘who’s who’ in the local real estate community. World Golf Hall of Fame member Kathy Whitworth was honorary chair of the event and PGA player Barbara Blanchar participated in the Classic’s infamous “Gambling Hole,” allowing the players to better their game by making additional donations and matching their shots with hers. Before play, Kathy and Barbara hosted a golf clinic for the players.

After the day of golf, the “Helicopter Golf Ball Drop” took place. 500 pre-sold balls were dropped over the 18th hole, and the ball closest to the pin won a $1,000 cash prize. Winner Cheryl Johnson generously donated the prize back to the Family Place, one of the Classic’s past beneficiaries, topping off a wonderful day focused on charitable giving. The 19th Hole, a spectacular 25th anniversary party, featured food and drink and networking opportunities, while the Walton Stout Band packed the dance floor all night.

Scott Murray, former NBC sportscaster, served as emcee for the live auction and more than 120 items were auctioned off in live and silent auctions to raise thousands more in donations.

As a result of this year’s Classic, CREW has surpassed $3 million in funds raised over the last twenty five years - all for the benefit of charitable organizations serving women and girls in the community. •

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The helicopter ball drop sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield

L-R: CREW President Vicky Gunning, Locke Lord Liddell & Bissell; Barbara Blanchar, PGA golf professional; Kathy Whitworth, CREW Classic Honorary Chair and World Golf Hall of Fame member; Jill Warren, Jackson Shaw and CREW Past-President

CREW Classic top sponsors’ representatives: Paula Nelson, Cushman & Wakefield; Vicky Gunning, Locke Lord Liddell and Bissell; Trisha Ewert, Old Republic Title; Diane Butler, Butler Burgher Group; Cynthia Bailey, WindStar Properties; Jill Warren, Jackson Shaw; Janice Wildman, Deloitte

TOP SPONSORS

PARTNER SPONSORS • 25th Anniversary Champion Deloitte

VIP SPONSORS

• Leaderboard Champion Jackson Shaw

• Tour Champion Old Republic National Title

• Player Champion Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP

• 19th Hole Champion Butler Burgher Group

• Caddie Champion WindStar Properties

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• Course Champion Hines Interests

CREW Classic Volunteers. Left center: Tanya Little, Hart Advisors Group, 2011 Classic Director. Right center: Brenda Blake, B&J Financial Services, CREW Classic Chair

2011 CREW CLASSIC WINNERS GROSS 1ST PLACE Beech Street Capital • Larry Sneathern, Beech Street Capital • David Long, Chicago Title • Ryan Fauchier,Woodall Insurance Group • Larry LaGrone, Fannie Mae NET 1ST PLACE Windstar Properties • Mike Bailey, WindStar Properties • Jim Freeman, Kroger Food Stores • Christopher Bailey, Butler Burgher Group • Brad Davis, Davis Business Consulting NET 2ND PLACE Butler Burgher Group • Diane Butler, Butler Burgher Group • Chris Roach, Butler Burgher Group • Robert Stone, Butler Burgher Group • Travis Anderson, Holiday Fenoglio Fowler NET 3RD PLACE KPMG • Berkadia Commercial Mortgage • Bill Hanley, KPMG • Ivan Sparkman, General Contractor • Tim Nunan, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage • Steve Mentesana, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage CLOSEST TO PIN HOLE #2 • Katy Cleary, Crescent Real Estate Equities CLOSEST TO PIN HOLE #4 • Jim Berry, Deloitte

Mr. & Mrs. Badgget of Old Republic Title

Scott Murray with Kathy Whitworth, Honorary Chair

CLOSEST TO PIN HOLE #15 • Larry LaGrone, Fannie Mae CLOSEST TO PIN HOLE HOLE #17 • Bob Young, The Weitzman Group LONGEST DRIVE LADIES HOLE #13 • Kalie Presti, Cobalt Capital Partners LONGEST DRIVE MEN HOLE #16 • David Long, Chicago Title

The Walton Stout Band sponsored by Twinrose Investments

Henryk Kostman Jewelers donated the custom “Circle of Success” necklace worn by Maxine Lawyer (c) and Vicky Gunning CREW Dallas 2011 President

STRAIGHT DRIVE HOLE #6 • Josh Ihde, Caddis Partners

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NEWS

UCREW CAREER CREW Members (front row L-R) Carol Coffman-Sosebee, Amber Audrey Ausburn, Summer Gory, Karla Peterson.

PANEL Thomas, Back Row – SMU Students AT SMU BBA Career Services at the Cox School of Business hosted a “Careers in Commercial Real Estate” panel for students with Commercial Real Estate Women of Dallas (CREW) on the variety of careers available in commercial real estate, and what student can expect from these careers.

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WHY TEACHERS DRINK ...

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AT crest EX PO. . .

CREW member Julie Lynch of LYNOUS Talent Management and an SMU Adjunct spoke at crest EX PO March 31st on “Rapid Growth thru Real Time Agility”. CREW member (not pictured) Lorraine Teel of StratVisor Group spoke on “Attracting and Retaining Tenants”.

THE SUM OF THE PARTS . . .

T THE FUTURE IN SIGHT

Forney Parkway breaks ground on 663 acre planned development

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n mid April, the first phase of the much-anticipated regional transportation project, Forney Parkway, broke ground at the north spine road near Reeder Road and Reeder Lane, just north of US Highway 80 at the CR 212 exit. Mr. Herbert Hunt, his team, City of Forney and Kaufman County officials, developers and other stakeholders dug into what will remarkably change the face of Forney, as well as the eastern region of the DFW area.

The starting-point of the $23 million project is a result of the Regional Transportation Council’s voting unanimously to allocate $9 million of a $78 million Kaufman County transportation package to Forney’s new city loop. The public/ private partnership between the City of Forney, owners of Meadow Ridge Farms (adjacent property), members of the Herbert Hunt family and Paul Cheng has allowed this major arterial roadway project to begin with anticipated completion by 2012 and resulting development to follow in the spring of 2013.

The first phase of construction includes a two-lane road (expandable to four lanes), connecting Reeder Road to US Hwy 80 at the future Forney Bridge, which will serve as the entrance to the Village at Meadow Ridge Farms. The entire Forney Parkway project will be a 2.2 mile, multi-lane thoroughfare connecting FM 548 on the north to FM 1641 on the south, spanning US Highway 80 and the adjacent Union Pacific rail line. Mayor Darren Rozell said, “This project is (the) culmination of three years worth of work to address mobility, safety and economic development in our rapidly growing city. This groundbreaking is the beginning of a new era in Forney.”

The Village at Meadow Ridge Farms will serve over 165,000 new customers and become the new shopping, dining, and entertainment (L-R): Mayor Darren Rozell and Herbert Hunt center for East Texas. • (L-R): EDC Board Secretary Joc Lomax, EDC Director Kim Buttram, EDC Board member Joe Dan McBeth, City Manager Brian Brooks, County Commissioner Ray Clark, Hunt representative Alan Bain, Hunt representative Paul Cheng, TIF Board member Raymond Smith Mayor Darren Rozell, Herbert Hunt, City Councilman Brian Haughey, Edge Realty Partners Principal Adam Schiller, EDC Board member David Conner, Edge Realty Partners Principal Brian Murphy, EDC Board Treasurer Mark Ellis

he Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the US Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within Texas. It is subdivided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. The Metroplex (or DFW) is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas.

During the period from July 2008 through June 2009, the area gained 146,530 new residents (more than any other metropolitan area in the US). The area’s population has grown by nearly 1.3 million since the last census in 2000 and reached 6,447,615 in July 2009. Our metropolitan statistical area is the largest in Texas and the 4th largest in the nation. It includes 9,286 square miles of total area: 8,991 sq mi is land and 295 sq mi is water, making it larger in area than Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. It is the 4th largest metropolitan area by population.

The Economic Development Corporations of the cities in our 12 county area are the building blocks of what makes the region strong. •

2009 Mone y Magazine Best Places to Live Ranked 24th in the nation!

For your family, for your business, for your life!

(L-R) Ben King of Metro Golf Cars visited with Elyse McNabb and Richard Nevins at the Mansfield booth at crestEXPO. It seemed that the photographer followed Clippa (a/k/a Jenya) everywhere!

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Over 125 architects and architecture aficionados gathered in April at Cibus at NorthPark Center to celebrate the kick-off of RETROSPECT 2011, AIA Dallas’s annual exhibit featuring the best work of our local architects. Guests enjoyed food and drink along with the music of Bellwether Lights and door prizes from merchants throughout NorthPark.

15TH ANNUAL

AIA DALLAS/ACME BRICK GOLF TOURNAMENT

PageSoutherlandPage – Winning Firm L-R: Lanny Huggins, Dee Maxey, Lynn Broyles, Mattia Flabiano III, AIA)

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The 15th Annual AIA Dallas/ACME BRICK Golf Tournament was a great success with another sell-out tournament with a record sixty-six architects playing and twenty-five companies involved. Special thanks to title sponsor ACME BRICK Company/American Tile for coordinating the tournament and making it a premiere events. PageSoutherlandPage, LLP was the winning company.

Photo Credit: Benjamin Burnside

2011 RETROSPECT

The Dallas Center for Architecture seeks to foster public understanding of the power of architecture to enrich our city and our lives with a variety of programs, exhibits and tours.

ARCHITECTURE FILM SERIES Screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Refreshments provided. To RSVP, e-mail info@DallasCFA.com.

June 8 & 15, 2011 • 7:30 p.m. • Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the most influential and important American architect of all time. In celebration of the current exhibition of a portion of his Wasmuth Portfolio at the Dallas Museum of Art, we will screen the acclaimed documentary on Wright by Ken Burns. Including rare footage and interviews with scholars and architects, this in-depth look at his life and career illuminates his successful, but turbulent, life.

July 13, 2011 • 7:30 p.m. • Helvetica

A documentary that looks at the history and impact of a font whose readability has made it the most popular in the world. Interviews with designers and artists show how it is the typeface of choice for everything from corporate logos to subway systems.

August, 2011 • 7:30 p.m. • Going Green

Short films on environmentally friendly architecture and design. The first episode deals with the Federal Center in San Francisco, designed

by Thom Mayne. (Mayne also designed the under-construction Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas.)

ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS On the first four Saturdays of the month, alternating between the Arts District and the Min Street District. For details and to register, visit DallasCFA.com.

Exhibition - Context/Contrast: New Architecture in Historic Districts - through July 15th New York has become one of the strongest forces for historic preservation in the country. The exhibition, which originated at the New York Center for Architecture, asks how the New York Landmark Commission’s charge of ensuring “appropriate” new architecture in historic districts has allowed neighborhoods to evolve without endangering the essential character that contributes to their public value and makes them worth protecting. The show will examine how we address the same issues here in Dallas. Mon - Fri 9-5. For other exhibition-related programs, visit DallasCFA.com.

Exhibition - The Architecture of the Texas Centennial Exposition - Opening July 25th A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the transformation of the fairgrounds into the Art Deco World’s Fair environment of the Texas Centennial Exposition. Original models and drawings and other artifacts will illustrate the artistry and expertise of the team of architects, designers and artisans that centennial architect George Dahl marshaled for Fair Park’s grand designs. The exhibition will also examine the ongoing efforts to restore and preserve what is now the largest extant group of Art Deco exhibition buildings in the world. Mon – Fri 9-5.

Visit DallasCFA.com for our latest event information.

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ALL RISE

CBRE Moves Into HKS-Designed Space

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ntering the Dallas office of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), the company’s global mantra is clear. It begins at the entry, where the firm’s core values RISE – an acronym for Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence – is integrated into the reception desk.

And, the RISE values are depicted throughout the space: in the Café RISE, employee entry area and workspaces.

In the new office, the elevator doors open to a map of the globe – with the CBRE logo in the center – created with etched and backpainted glass. The entry lobby, with 13-foot ceilings, features Texas shell stone and Italian marble that converge to signify the local and global partnership. “The geometry of the interlocking wall elements represent partnering and collaboration,” said Olga Acosta, RID, project manager with HKS Commercial Interiors.

In March, CB Richard Ellis employees celebrated the opening of their new office, a consolidation of its three previous Dallas offices into a new 65,000-square-foot home - one promoting the creation of a single culture - on the seventh floor at 2100 McKinney. HKS Commercial Interiors was hired to design the interior space, and assist CB Richard Ellis internal resources in creating facility guidelines for domestic CB Richard Ellis offices.

CONCEPT + FUNCTIONALITY

“We worked with (the) CB Richard Ellis project management group and corporate real estate function to develop facilities guidelines, establishing metrics on sizing future real estate space, workstation sizes, design and branding messages. The Dallas project represents the prototype for future offices nationally,” said Frank Effland, AIA, associate principal and senior interior designer with HKS. The project, which is pursuing LEED-CI Gold, incorporates repurposed wood from the previous tenant.

The office is broken into three zones. “The client-focused zone (reception and primary conference rooms) has an international character,” said Effland. “The employee-based zone supports collaboration.

And, the intermediate zone features the Café RISE, which is used for a variety of social and business gatherings.” The building is designed to provide 90 percent of employees with direct views of the outdoors.

A collection of Dallas skyline photography, hosting images from 1929 to current day, is displayed in the client zone. Another signature public piece is the company timeline. Printed on a stainless steel plate, which is encased in acrylic, the piece features CB Richard Ellis’ history from 1906 paralleled by significant Dallas milestones over the same timeframe.

Phil Puckett, senior real estate broker with CB Richard Ellis, said, “When I wake up in the morning, I look forward to going to the office.”

According to Michael Caffey, managing director of CB Richard Ellis, “We’ve found that employees really love coming to work. Many are even bringing family members to show off their new workspace. This says a lot about the office environment.” •

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LAURA MCDONALD STEWART

laura@plinthandchintz.com Laura McDonald Stewart, RID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP is the Founder and Editor of PLiNTHandCHiNTZ.com, The Online Interior Design Magazine, and the Past Presiding Chair (2007) of METROCON Expo & Conference.

METROCON11 EXPO & CONFERENCE An Indicator of a Recovering A&D Industry

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hen companies start spending additional dollars on marketing efforts, it usually means that cash is flowing more regularly and optimism is in the air. Following this logic, I feel that it is safe to conclude that the record sales of METROCON sponsorships and exhibitor booths for this year’s show are a harbinger of good things to come for the struggling Architecture and Design industry.

For the ninth year in a row, interior designers, architects, facility managers, students, and other vital design industry members have the opportunity to take advantage of METROCON Expo & Conference, an exceptionally affordable two-day experience focused on featuring the latest in products and innovative ideas, with plenty of networking opportunities in between.

This annual event is unique in that it is organized through landmark volunteer collaboration between the Texas Chapter of ASID [American Society of Interior Designers] and the Texas-Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA [International Interior Design Association]. In a determined effort to serve the corporate, healthcare, hospitality, institutional, multifamily, residential, and retail sectors, the two organizations join forces and pool resources to offer the best in exhibitors and continuing education to their members and beyond.

Due to the extreme dedication and hard work of a handful of volunteers who make up the METROCON Committee, as well as the generosity of a variety of show sponsors – including 2011 Landmark Sponsor, Business Interiors by Staples, and 2011 Media Sponsor, Design Guide – prices for both Exhibitors and Attendees are extremely low relative to similar events around the USA. METROCON11 will take place at Dallas Market Hall [2200 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX] on Thursday, August 11 & Friday, August 12, 2011. With 200+ vendors in 350+ booths and 50+ continuing education classes, this career- and business-builder of an event has become a vital part of the A&D community’s annual calendar. Online attendee registration runs between June 1 July 29, 2011, and on-site registration is also

available for $10 more.

Visit the METROCON Expo & Conference website to register for the event and to find out

more details including a real-time exhibitor list, two-day schedule, travel information, social networking links, and more: www.metrocon.info. •

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY JILL MELANÇON

jill.melancon@nationalroofingpartners.com Jill Melançon is the National Service Advisor for National Roofing Partners and the president of NAWIC’s Dallas chapter.

ON THE MOVE

Forum - at “pirate themed” dinner

WIC Week - from the Cork Wine Bar

NAWIC DALLAS CHAPTER #2 Would like to thank crest EX PO for providing us the opportunity to display at their show. We enjoyed much success with the number of women who visited our booth. They came from all walks of the “construction” industry and were eager to learn about our association which is geared towards enhancing the success of women in construction. After collecting the business cards of 40 interested individuals, we have begun reaching out to them to share more about our upcoming meetings, educational offerings, business opportunities, and much more.

SIX WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION EVENTS The chapter participated in six Women in Construction (WIC) Week events (March 6-12) where we spread the word out about NAWIC. The week was a huge success and the chapter record was broken for the number of events held. (IKEA’s Architecture Breakfast Hour, UTD, Turner Jobsite Tour, UTD, Austin Commercial Landscape Tour, Girl Scout Brownie Troop Badge Project, SMU School of Engineering Career Fair, Cork Wine Bar) Well done, NAWIC Dallas! And a special thanks to Juli Chrispen (WIC Week Chair) and her committee along with Brenda CorbettChapter (Administrator) for helping to make this WIC Week of Events the best one yet.

REGION #7 FORUM NAWIC Region #7 Forum was held in San Antonio in April and allowed NAWIC chapters from Texas and Oklahoma to come

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US State Department Delegation of Ladies

together for seminars, education, a business meeting, professional development and plenty of networking. At the event, Jackie Hall, a long-time member of the Dallas Chapter, earned her 30 year pin and the Dallas Chapter received the “Region 7 Rock Star” award for the WIC Week events and the Marketing/PR award for “Submitting the Most Press Releases” to get the word out about our chapter.

Elections were held to select the new Region #7 Director (who will serve for a 2-year term beginning in October 2011) and Fort Worth Chapter’s Gracie Narey was elected. Congratulations, Gracie!

18TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC NAWIC Dallas hosted its 18th Annual Golf Classic on April 11th at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas (benefitting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Legacy Scholarship Program). Almost 100 golfers participated in the event and had a lot of fun raising money for a worthy cause. Thanks to co-chairs Susan Kittrell and Kerrie Schupp for all of their hard work.

U.S STATE DEPARTMENT DELEGATION OF LADIES On April 13th, by invitation of the U.S. State Department, a delegation of ladies from Central and South America made stops across the country with our chapter being the last leg of their journey. They visited with Jill Melançon, Susan Kittrell, Pam Thompson and Kelly Braddy to learn our perspectives about the challenges women face entering nontraditional fields and how NAWIC supports its members and advances itself as an organization. These visitors are leaders in their communities working to advance opportunities for women business owners and

NAWIC Fort Worth Chapter #1

27th ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club • Keller, TX 1:30 PM SHOTGUN START

Visit

www.nawic-fw.org for Sponsorship & Registration Forms Karolene Pittman kpittman@tsbyrne.com 817.307.0216

DIVERSI NS ¨ TRUF IN ADVERTISING

“The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine.” provided insight as to how women’s involvement in the economic process can increase prosperity and strengthen community involvement. Thank you to Shirley Cochrane who works with the North Texas Committee for International Visitors for setting up this meeting and allowing the members to share what we have endured as women working in a male-dominated field.

— Abraham Lincoln

EDUCATING OURSELVES Through NAWIC, we have grown professionally. We are constantly educating ourselves, and frequently reach out to share our knowledge and give back to the community. From the delegation, we learned about what women are enduring in other countries and we talked about the good and the bad - knowing that we are all on the same page wanting to be successful in order to live happy, productive lives.

As always, NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry!

NEW DIRECTOR Gracie Narey, Director of Accounting for Lantana Communications was elected Region 7 Director for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) at the region’s Gracie Narey annual forum in San Antonio, Texas. She will be installed at the NAWIC National Convention in St. Louis in September.

NAWIC Region 7 consists of 9 chapters in Texas and Oklahoma and has a current membership of approximately 350. She has been employed in the construction industry for over 25 years and is a 10-year member and past president of NAWIC’s Fort Worth Chapter.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY KENNETH D. SIMONSON

simonsonk@agc.org Kenneth D. Simonson is the Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Data DIGest AGCTHEofASSOCIATED America GENERAL

CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

RETAIL SHIFTS

“Mall vacancies hit their highest level in at least 11 years in the first quarter, new figures from real-estate research company Reis Inc. showed,” according to the Wall Street Journal. “In the top 80 U.S. markets, the average vacancy rate was 9.1%, up from 8.7%” in each quarter of 2010. “The outlook is especially bad for strip malls and other neighborhood shopping centers. Their vacancy rate is expected to top 11.1% later this year [the highest level since 1990], Reis predicts,” up from 10.9% in each of the past four quarters. “Not all retail properties have suffered as much, especially on the high end. Large, publicly traded mall owners like Simon Property Group Inc. and Taubman Centers

Inc., which tend to own top-tier properties, have trimmed their vacancy rates to 7% or lower and lifted their lease rates in the past year, buoying their stock. But a broader glut has struck some of the (areas) that saw heavy housing development during the boom, where malls and strip centers built for growth that never came. More than one billion square feet of retail space was added in the 54 largest U.S. markets since the start of 2000, according to CoStar Group’s Property & Portfolio Research Inc. of Boston. Strip center tenants, like Borders Group Inc. and Blockbuster Inc., have floundered. Even successful chains have closed and shrank hundreds of stores as they retrenched. Additionally, the recession appears to have speeded a shift in habits that has more Americans shopping online. Online retailing surged to 12% of the total during the holidays.”

OFFICE SPACE

The national office vacancy rate “inched down slightly to 17.5% from 17.6% in the fourth quarter, which was the highest level in 17 years,” according to Reis data cited by the Journal. “Average effective rents, which include such benefits as free rent and interior work, rose by 0.5%...this marked the second consecutive quarter of rent increases and more evidence the industry has finally turned the corner after more than two years of dramatic rent and occupancy drops. However, rents are still well below the highs of 2008....”

CONSTRUCTION

“Construction employment rose in only 19 states in March, fell in 27 plus D.C., and was level in four”, an analysis by AGC showed. Over the year, construction employment climbed in just 16 states plus D.C..

The largest year-over-year percentage gains in construction employment were in Tennessee, 6.3%; Texas, 5.1%; Wyoming, 5.3%; and Delaware, 4.2%. “New construction starts in March came in at…essentially the same pace as February,” according to McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC) “…on the plus side commercial building seems to have already reached bottom, and the gains for commercial building in March would appear to be a positive development going forward. The note of caution for commercial building is that market fundamentals such as occupancies have only just begun to improve, and banks remain very cautious with regard to lending for new projects.”

EMPLOYMENT

“Job creation in the [first] quarter, as well as the outlook for the next six months, is stronger than…in the entire survey history dating back to 1982,” the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) reported in summarizing responses from 72 corporate economists. •

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NAIOP IS A LEADING ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPERS, OWNERS AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS IN OFFICE, INDUSTRIAL AND MIXED-USE REAL ESTATE WITH 15,000+ MEMBERS IN NORTH AMERICA.

NAIOP

TEXAS SHOOT-OUT

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UTMBA students (L-R): Allen Logue, Jason Mann, Wilson Hack, Ryan Northrop, Brian Thomas

SMU MBA students (L-R): Linda Panchasarp, Scott Hoffheiser, JR Cole, Brandon Wilhite

he sixth annual NAIOP Case Real Estate Challenge (written by LYNOUS Talent Management) involved repositioning the retail center - Village on the Parkway. The five MBA programs that participated were: Texas Tech, A&M, Baylor, University of Texas and Southern Methodist University.

University of Texas won first place taking $5,000 in prize winnings back to Austin. Southern Methodist University won second place and were awarded $2,500 in prize money. •

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST QUARTER 2011 CB RICHARD ELLIS

Marketview

DALLAS/FORT WORTH OFFICE

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fter closing out 2010 with significant leasing vitality, key indicators continue to suggest recuperation throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth office market, as the quarter ended with positive net absorption and another decrease in overall vacancy. Average asking lease rates took a slight downturn overall, but sentiment appears to be improving as many tenants are motivated to close deals while the market is in recovery.

The DFW office investment market bumped up a notch in rank as the 10th most active capital market in the nation, reporting approximately $380 million in closings year-to-date for properties and portfolios valued at $5 million or greater, according to Real Capital Analytics.

The average local sales price within the past 12 months currently stands at $120 PSF, versus the national mean of $224 PSF. Similarly, cap rates by the same measurement have been averaging about 7.8%, while the total U.S. figure is closer to 7.4%. Several notable investments traded hands during the quarter, including One Legacy Circle in Plano, Northpark Central in Dallas, and City Place in Downtown Fort Worth. •

Vacancy Rate vs. Lease Rate

Market Statistics ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

The DFW economy continues to preserve its notoriety as an aboveaverage contender with an unemployment rate of 8.1%, slightly below that of Texas (at 8.2%) and significantly below the nation (at 8.9%).

DEMOGRAPHICS

Dallas/Fort Worth’s ample supply of well-educated workers and aboveaverage population growth make it a strong force demographically.

With a current estimated population of 6,493,230, the D/FW metropolitan area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Texas and the United States. From 2000-2010, the area’s population grew by 25.8%, outpacing Texas (at 19.9%) and far surpassing the national average (9.8%); future growth of nearly 10% is projected for 20102015. The 2010 estimated median annual household income for the Metroplex is $57,290. Comparatively, the median annual income is currently $48,343 in Texas and $51,218 for the nation.

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FIRST QUARTER 2011

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Marketview

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ecovery continues forward at a moderate pace in the Dallas/Fort Worth industrial market. Net absorption increased for the second consecutive quarter from 2.6 MSF to 2.8 MSF. With a direct vacancy rate of 11.0% and a total vacancy rate of 11.3%, vacancy has reached its lowest level in over a year.

Average asking lease rates remain steady, ending the quarter at $3.71 PSF for industrial space and $6.54 PSF for flex space.

Industrial and flex construction activity had a weak pulse throughout the first part of 2011.

This low supply has helped to normalize the market, as absorption continues to rise and vacancy decreases.

Low levels of new supply and increasing tenant demand are forming favorable conditions for the market. •

Vacancy Rate vs. Lease Rate

Market Statistics

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BETHANN KESSEL

BethAnnKessel@OMWorkspace.com BethAnn Kessel, an Interior Designer, is the Furniture Account Manager (Education Market) for OM Workspace

T (l-r): Amber Pickett and Allison Vaughn

he International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Dallas-Fort Worth City Center hosted the 1st Annual CRE8 Design Challenge and Fashion Show at Bank of America Plaza on Friday, April 15th, 2011. The concept was to showcase the talent of the local design community and to collect professional clothing for Dress For Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women. Dress for Success Dallas is one of 100+ affiliates of Dress for Success Worldwide; and, in addition to professional clothing, it provides employment retention programs and ongoing support to its clients.

The fashion show, coordinated by Allison Vaughn (Teknion) and Amber Pickett (Perkins+Will), and the team of volunteers shown (pictured far left) drew a record number of the area’s top interior designers, architects and industry representatives to the 42nd floor of the Bank of America Plaza. 500+ guests experienced one-of-a-kind garments that were created by 21 design teams in just 8 days by deconstructing the typical use of architectural materials supplied by garment underwriters and weaving the theme – Color (inspired by the Sherwin Williams’ ColorMix 2011) - through every stitch.

THE RULES

Jenna Owens

The CRE8 Committee Back (L-R): Amanda Duda (LDS Group), Amber Pickett (Perkins+Will); Front (L-R): Carrie Condry (Equipment Collaborative), BethAnn Kessel (OM Workspace), Jesse Slaughter (Slaughter Designs), Marcy Ohl (OM Workspace), Allison Vaughn ( Teknion)

Each design team consisted of five members of an architectural group, interior design firm, or university (including the teams’ model). Each group was randomly paired with one softgood and one hardgood manufacturer, each of whom was a garment underwriter and an integral part of the team. Each was also assigned a Sherwin Williams color, and at least 50% of the garment they created had to include materials from those underwriters. They could buy additional materials but could not exceed a budget of $150 (including accessories, shoes, fasteners/closures, and other materials used directly on the garment). The final garment had to noticeably contain each of the materials.

AWARD

DESIGN TEAM

GARMENT UNDERWRITERS

Best Theme

RTKL

BKM + Stout Group

Best Concept

University of North Texas

Wolf Gordon + Clarus Glassboards

Best Construction

IA Interior Architects

Reid-Cooper Associates

Best Performance

ENTOS Design

National + LDS Group

Crowd Favorite

Perkins and Will

Humanscale + Constantine/Milliken

Honorable Mention

HKS

Maharam + LEES Carpets

Honorable Mention

Wade College

Coalesse/DesignTex + Steelcase

“With the support of IIDA Dallas City Center, (we) will be able to continue to serve more women in the Dallas Fort Worth area and help them make the right first impression. We are deeply grateful for IIDA’s support in collecting professional clothing (which) will allow us to continue to provide the support (for) our clients and symbolize our faith in every woman’s ability to be self-sufficient and successful in her career.”

— Linh Quach, Executive President of the Board of Directors for Dress For Success Dallas

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BETHANN KESSEL

BethAnnKessel@OMWorkspace.com BethAnn Kessel, an Interior Designer, is the Furniture Account Manager (Education Market) for OM Workspace

T (l-r): Amber Pickett and Allison Vaughan

he International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Dallas-Fort Worth City Center hosted the 1st Annual CRE8 Design Challenge and Fashion Show at Bank of America Plaza on Friday, April 15th, 2011. The concept was to showcase the talent of the local design community and to collect professional clothing for Dress For Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women. Dress for Success Dallas is one of 100+ affiliates of Dress for Success Worldwide; and, in addition to professional clothing, it provides employment retention programs and ongoing support to its clients.

The fashion show, coordinated by Allison Vaughan (Teknion) and Amber Pickett (Perkins+Will), and the team of volunteers shown (pictured far left) drew a record number of the area’s top interior designers, architects and industry representatives to the 42nd floor of the Bank of America Plaza. 500+ guests experienced one-of-a-kind garments that were created by 21 design teams in just 8 days by deconstructing the typical use of architectural materials supplied by garment underwriters and weaving the theme – Color (inspired by the Sherwin Williams’ ColorMix 2011) - through every stitch.

THE RULES

Jenna Owens

The CRE8 Committee Back (L-R): Amanda Duda (LDS Group), Amber Pickett (Perkins+Will); Front (L-R): Carrie Condry (Equipment Collaborative), BethAnn Kessel (OM Workspace), Jesse Slaughter (Slaughter Designs), Marcy Ohl (OM Workspace), Allison Vaughan ( Teknion)

Each design team consisted of five members of an architectural group, interior design firm, or university (including the teams’ model). Each group was randomly paired with one softgood and one hardgood manufacturer, each of whom was a garment underwriter and an integral part of the team. Each was also assigned a Sherwin Williams color, and at least 50% of the garment they created had to include materials from those underwriters. They could buy additional materials but could not exceed a budget of $150 (including accessories, shoes, fasteners/closures, and other materials used directly on the garment). The final garment had to noticeably contain each of the materials.

AWARD

DESIGN TEAM

GARMENT UNDERWRITERS

Best Theme

RTKL

BKM + Stout Group

Best Concept

University of North Texas

Wolf Gordon + Clarus Glassboards

Best Construction

IA Interior Architects

Reid-Cooper Associates

Best Performance

ENTOS Design

National + LDS Group

Crowd Favorite

Perkins + Will

Humanscale + Constantine/Milliken

Honorable Mention

HKS

Maharam + LEES Carpets

Honorable Mention

Wade College

Coalesse/DesignTex + Steelcase

“With the support of IIDA Dallas City Center, (we) will be able to continue to serve more women in the Dallas Fort Worth area and help them make the right first impression. We are deeply grateful for IIDA’s support in collecting professional clothing (which) will allow us to continue to provide the support (for) our clients and symbolize our faith in every woman’s ability to be self-sufficient and successful in her career.”

— Linh Quach, Executive President of the Board of Directors for Dress For Success Dallas

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Credit: Photography by Becky Wofford and DenMark Phan

The entrants were judged in eight categories on adherence to theme, concept, construction and runway performance by three highly qualified industry professionals: John LeCroy Dubard, IIDA, LEED AP of Parkhill Smith & Cooper, President of IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter; Linh Quach, Executive President of the Board of Directors for Dress For Success Dallas; and Larin Chiller, Ritz Group Master of Ceremonies Jenna Owens (of Kidd Kraddick In The Morning) kicked off the event with a memorable story of her strong support for Dress For Success over the past years and concluded the evening after, of course, the runway competition, by announcing the 2011 CRE8 Fashion Show awards.

An extremely fun time was had by all – and information about the 2012 event will be available soon! •

“We are so pleased that our first annual CRE8 event was such a success! The amount of talent in this design community is staggering to me and I’m so thankful to this community for their participation. This event was generously made possible by our sponsors, underwriters and volunteers whose support gives IIDA the opportunity to continue to create a strong niche for the most talented and visionary interior design professionals and to elevate the profession to the level it warrants.”

— Cari Johnson, IIDA Dallas Fort Worth City Center Director

CRE8 UNDERWRITERS 2011 Title Underwriter

OM Workspace

Title Underwriter

Teknion

Runway Underwriter

Sherwin Williams

Kick Off Social Underwriter

Haworth

VIP Seating Underwriter

Haworth

Bar Underwriter

Herman Miller

Bar Underwriter

Ben E. Keith

Lighting Underwriter

Arteriors

DJ Underwriter

Daltile

Swag Bag Underwriter

Interprise

Decoration Underwriter

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Coincide

ABRAHAM LINCOLN The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War just passed, making it an interesting time to revisit this list of ‘coincidences’ made popular in 1964 by famous columnist (and author of The Day Lincoln Was Shot and A Day in the Life of President Kennedy) Jim Bishop.

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ences (?)

— JOHN KENNEDY THE BEGINNINGS • Lincoln was elected to congress in 1846, Kennedy was elected to congress in 1946 • Lincoln was elected president in 1860, Kennedy in 1960 • Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas who was born in 1813; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon who was born in 1913.

THE ALPHABET • LINCOLN and KENNEDY each has 7 letters.

• ANDREW JOHNSON and LYNDON JOHNSON each has 13 letters.

• JOHN WILKES BOOTH and LEE HARVEY OSWALD each has 15 letters.

THE ASSASSINATION • Lincoln and Kennedy were each assassinated on a Friday.

• Both were killed by a bullet that entered the head from behind.

• Both were assassinated in the presence of their wives.

• Lincoln was killed in Ford’s Theater, Kennedy in a Lincoln convertible (made by the Ford Motor Company).

THE ASSASSINS • Both assassins were southerners who held extremist views.

• John Wilkes Booth was born in 1839; Lee Harvey Oswald was born in 1939 • Booth shot Lincoln in a theater and fled to a warehouse. Oswald shot Kennedy from a warehouse and fled to a theater.

• Both assassins were detained by an officer named Baker.

• Both were murdered before they could be brought to trial.

THE VEEPS • Both successors were named Johnson • Andrew Johnson was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson was born in 1908 • Both were born into poor white southern families.

• Both were former senators.

• Each had two daughters.

• Each was an officer in a war.

• Andrew Johnson defended the right to own slaves throughout the 1840s and 1850s; Lyndon Johnson was a consistent opponent of civil rights legislation throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Events/history changed their views in the 1860s and 1960s respectively.

• Both men were suspected of being a part of the conspiracy to assassinate their predecessors.

THE FIRST LADIES • Each woman was dark-haired and twenty-four years old at time they were married.

• Each was fluent in French.

• They were both known for high fashion.

• They each renovated the White House after many years of neglect.

• They each had been engaged to someone previously.

AND… • Lincoln and Kennedy each was elected with less than 50% of the popular vote.

• Both were their parents’ second child.

• Both were named after their grandfather.

• Lincoln had sons named Robert and Edward; Kennedy had brothers named Robert and Edward.

• Each had four children, and lost a son while in the White House.

• Each lost a sister before becoming president • Lincoln's son married Mary Eunice Harlan; Kennedy's sister was named Eunice Mary Kennedy.

• Both men had a doctor named Charles Taft.

• Lincoln had a friend and adviser named William Graham; Kennedy had a friend and adviser named Billy Graham.

• Each was related to an ambassador to the Court of St. James.

• Each was related to an attorney general who graduated from Harvard University.

• Each was deeply involved in African American civil rights.

• The first name of Lincoln’s private secretary was John; the last name of Kennedy’s private secretary was Lincoln. •

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AMAZING BUILDINGS

GATEWAY PARK AN AEROTROPOLIS IN

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he history of urban development has always been closely tied to the transport of goods and people. The first towns and cities situated themselves along a strategic transport route, whether next to a navigable river, a coastal harbor or at the intersection of major trade routes. In the last few centuries, the arrival of a railroad or a major freeway guaranteed accelerated urban growth, offering the cities that had them an overwhelming commercial advantage over others.

This infrastructure expanded their logistical ability exponentially and enabled the processing and moving of goods more quickly. As air travel has become more common, the establishment of an airport adds another important layer in enhancing a city’s connectivity. At the beginning of the

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twenty-first century, a contemporary city’s continued growth and economic vitality has become closely tied to the effective and flexible operation of its airport. Moreover, as cities have increasingly become part of even larger urban agglomerations, the airport has become an important driver of regional economic growth.

AN ENTITY UNTO ITSELF

With such important demands being made on them, the discussion on how to improve airports naturally centers on ways to enhance their commercial capacity and convenience. In addition to processing passengers and providing maintenance facilities for the aircraft and warehouse space for cargo operations, the airport must now

JULIEN MEYRAT

jmeyrat@rtkl.com Julien Meyrat of RTKL Associates is a registered architect, a LEED Accredited Professional and the Chair of the Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition.

THE NEW SOUTH respond to market demands of business travelers, convention goers and tourists. Proximity to offices, meeting spaces, conference venues and hotels becomes highly important, with hotels and office parks lying just outside the fringe of airport grounds emerging to meet this demand.

This current pattern of development has the drawback of being too haphazard, and compromises efficiency and convenience. The next step is to create a more cohesively master-planned district optimized to service the adjacent airport. This new district would form the core of an ‘aerotropolis’ (a concept popularized by the academic John Kasarda) in which an expansive urban form centered on a core of aviation-intensive businesses functions as a catalyst for devel-

opment of other complementary programs, such as housing, retail and entertainment. Though dependent on the smooth operation of the airport, the aerotropolis, in effect, becomes an urban entity autonomous from the traditional core city the airport was established to serve.

Although the idea of an ‘airport city’ has manifested itself among the world’s busiest airports, it also has attracted the interest of smaller cities looking for ways to promote economic development. On a privately-owned 200 acre site adjacent to the Jackson-Evers International Airport (just outside of Jackson, Mississippi), the Dallas office of Perkins + Will recently proposed a new 4.45 million square foot mixed-use district, Gateway Park, which will consist of a whole host of comJUNE2011 | T H E N E T W O R K

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mercial as well as cultural programs. Phil Callison, AIA, LEED AP was the design team’s principal-incharge and was supported by lead designer Ashwin Toney, LEED AP and planners Justin Parscale, AIA, LEED (r) AP and Tori Trad, AIA, LEED AP. Their design uses bold geometry and iconic architectural elements to tie together diverse programs such as Class A office buildings, hotels, residential condominiums, street retail, a national museum and a 10,000 seat performing arts center.

LOCATION LOCATION – AND IF YOU BUILD IT

Gateway Park arose from a confluence of factors that favor its particular site. It lies adjacent to a new toll road that runs between downtown Jackson and the airport. That will trim travel time and should guarantee the project significant exposure. The site also straddles a county line, creating an incentive for the more rural county adjacent to Jackson to encourage development and endows the project with a more regional (rather than local) significance. In addition to fulfilling immediate commercial needs, Gateway Park addresses a genuine regional demand for a large performing arts space. (No such space currently exist in Jackson.) It is hoped that by situating it next to the airport, it makes it more attractive to outside groups and visitors, and allows it to play an additional role as a venue for large meetings and conferences.

Despite Gateway Park’s global orientation, one main element of its program reveals a decidedly local aspect of the culture found in the ‘New South’. The National Cheerleading Association is proposed to be one of the project’s major tenants with the World Cheerleading Hall of Fame. Cheerleading is gaining popularity across the country, particularly in the South. Jackson is centrally located to accommodate the large number of teams that frequently travel (by land and/or air) to compete in meets. According to

Justin Parscale

Tori Trad

Gateway Park’s developer, REDICO, the world, national and regional cheerleading competition will attract more than 380,000 visitors annually.

According to the project’s lead designer, Ashwin Toney, it was important to locate the hall of fame museum within close walking distance to the performing arts hall, as the latter will be hosting numerous cheerleading competitions. Between these two components, the site’s natural features were abstracted and woven through, resulting in reflecting pools and a large public lawn - also intended to function as an outdoor practice area for visiting cheerleading squads.

advantages in offering convenience to business travelers.

The project’s geometry generates expansive surfaces that encourage the integration of sustainable strategies. A large array of solar panels covers the roof of the performing arts center, while a green roof sits atop a long curving office building across the toll road at the southern edge of the site. The large, crescent-shaped roof canopy generously shades the walkways below; its shape funnels air to flow through, providing comfort from the harsh southern sun and humidity. The shallow ponds were aligned to catch prevailing breezes to inductively cool the outdoor spaces. The largest of these ponds, which separates the performing arts hall from the toll road, features a monumental row of seven wind turbines. In addition to functioning as sources for on-site generation, the turbines are also kinetic art pieces, according to the designers.

Already the winner of an AIA Dallas design award (2009), the developer and Jackson’s regional boosters hope to soon realize Gateway

FROM WHERE I SIT

Point of view contributes greatly to the Gateway Park’s overall design. Concept sketches show how several overlapping circles generate a scheme that forms the blocks and open spaces by extruding intersecting areas and resultant arc fragments.

The use of circles also reinforces its super-graphic quality to airplane passengers flying overhead, drawing their eyes to an instantly identifiable mark in an otherwise vague landscape. This geometry is also articulated by the large crescent-shaped roof canopy and the lenticular-shaped performing arts hall and hotel tower. From the ground, especially while driving along the toll road, the buildings’ curving surfaces allow the viewer to experience the architecture dynamically. The metal canopy’s gentle upward sweep also plays to the perspective of the passing drivers. Within the context of the site’s larger master plan, the circle’s inherent centeredness spatially organizes future phases around the mixed use core and pulls major traffic arteries towards it.

The developer envisions more offices to occupy the rest of the site, testifying to airport cities’

Park following the global economic recession that hit around the time of its design. The architecture’s sleek lines, modern materials and advanced green technology will likely make an impact on how first-time visitors perceive Mississippi’s capital city.

Its strong circular plan also has implications in the changing way that new developments are seen. It may no longer be sufficient to only consider what we see from the ground since what we can see from the sky is becoming increasingly important to a project’s visibility. •

COMING NEXT ISSUE PARKLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL FOR DALLAS COUNTY

The new hospital is scheduled to be completed in 2014 and is the largest hospital construction project in America. It will encompass 2.5 million SF with 862 beds, adding desperately needed space particularly in critical areas such as the emergency room, operating room and the burn and neonatal intensive care units.

Architects: HDR, Inc. & Corgan Associates.

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Some of the members of the EXPO team

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BEFORE

The idea of a cross-sector commercial real estate show began in the spring of 2010.

With the BOMA, Metrocon and NTCAR shows in the fall for managers, interior designers, and brokers, a spring networking tradeshow event bringing these and other diverse commercial real estate professionals together seemed timely and obvious. And it was thus, the ‘birth’ of crestEXPO. Almost from the outset, we gained support from and the involvement of thirteen local professional associations - property and facility managers. architects, engineers, designers, construction executives, brokers, appraisers, and others. Many of our affiliate associations added the event to their websites and calendars, announced their involvement at their luncheons, and/or included the event in emails to their members. These associations and their members laid the groundwork for what is now on its way to becoming one of the biggest commercial real estate events of the year.

Free online registration for nine months enticed over 2,000 professionals to sign up and even more signed up after the free registration ended. Nearly 200 exhibitors saw the potential and took part in the first-time event. Over thirty educational sessions (many offering CEUs) complemented the sales event and, though under attended, were very well received.

DURING

The doors opened at 11 AM to ‘Let’s Get It Started’ by the Black Eyed Peas.

Almost a hundred people were waiting, and they were not disappointed. Those who picked up their credentials by 11:20 were the only ones eligible for the first door prize of the day (a $500 package at the brand new Dallas Omni) which was won by Michael Biggs. (See the list of prizes on page 50.)

Each attendee received the Agenda (the classy trade show guides with map, exhibitor and educational session information) and a Passport (with areas to collect stamps from eight sponsors). Everyone (exhibitors, instructors and attendees) was eligible for the door prizes – and there were many of them.

We had a great time at the Expo! We created some 20 leads from the event (and were) able to close a 200k job the first week from the leads.

We expected more traffic (but) it is up to us (sales people) to create our (own) outcome. It is what you make it at the end of the day.

— Clarence Cheatham, TBRC Roofing

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Above: Elvis was in the building, courtesy of Castro Roofing

A great success! Much better laid out (than most trade shows) and better attended (by) the decision makers that I deal with.

— MG Cox, Image Building Maintenance (Exhibitor)

ATTENDANCE WAS LOW, BUT…

Some of the exhibitors who judged the event strictly by the volume of the turn out were disappointed; they felt that the EXPO had given them lemons; but many exhibitors found them to be sweet lemons and, they made lemonade.

There’s no doubt that the decision makers were there, even though the traffic was lower-than-expected. Not surprisingly, the exhibitors who got the most out of the show put the most effort into it. They used their time to their advantage and got to know their prospects better! They got more time with the attendees instead of having them rushing through the show, dropping business cards, and picking up stress balls and pens. They worked the room and, as you can see from many of the quotes included here, they knew how to do it well. And there were many pleasant surprises, as well – exhibitors no one would have expected - Signature Collectibles, Cutco, Cowboy Stadium, the Dallas Stars, the Texas Rangers and many more.

The EXPO was grrrreat!

— Roxana Hammock, Guardian Real Estate (Attendee)

AFTER

As expected, the reviews of the show in the post-event surveys ran the gamut.

Most offered positive advice for crestEXPO 2012 (March 30th at the Dallas Convention Center) and we will be implementing many of those suggestions. Virtually all of the attendees had positive things to say, as did almost everyone who attended one or more educational sessions. The exhibitors were split with the strongest negative being the low attendance (and we certainly agree with that). We are exploring methods to overcome that and will keep our readers (and exhibitors) posted.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who took part in crestEXPO 2011 - sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, instructors, and volunteers. Overall, the first-time event went very well and we look forward to being bigger and better at the Dallas Convention Center next year.

Visit www.crestnetwork.com for more pictures and information about the EXPO. •

“Great venue. We’ve met some good leads, even within some of the exhibitors.”

— Jimmy Menke, Regency Lighting (Exhibitor)

THANKS AGAIN TO OUR 2011 SPONSORS

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Pretty good. Everybody who has come by our booth has been real quality, so we feel like we’ve had success.

— Steve Bloomberg, Kelly Moore (Exhibitor)

DOOR PRIZES

It is so well done and I’m so glad that I came. It just seems so professional - everything from the trade show to the education. I took three classes today and in every one of them I got great information.

— Jessica Warrior, Granite Properties (Attendee)

• A private suite at the Ballpark in Arlington to watch the Texas Rangers • Signed and framed jersey of Roger Staubach with logo and photo • Signed and framed photo of Nolan Ryan - “Don’t Mess With Texas” • Tickets to Dallas Stars • Tickets to Dallas Mavericks • Tickets to FC Dallas • Tickets to Cowboy Stadium • Grandstand tickets to O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway • Grandstand tickets to Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway • Tickets to AT&T Performing Arts Center production: Rock of Ages • Tickets to AT&T Performing Arts Center production: Billy Elliot • Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of Burn the Floor • Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of Stomp

• Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of Spamalot • Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of 9 to 5 • Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of Guys & Dolls • Tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals production of West Side Story • Multiple gift certificates to highly rated restaurants • Tickets to Boris Godunov • Tickets to the Dallas Symphony • Tickets to Super Sax featuring Candy Dulfer & David Sanborn • Tickets to Complexions Contemporary Ballet • Tickets to Martha Graham Dance Company • Big Kahuna tickets to Hawaiian Falls Waterparks • And more!

• Many exhibitors will be conducting their own contests throughout the day.

EXHIBITORS 1st Cooling AHI Facility Services, Inc. AIA Dallas Allen Economic Development Corporation Allsteel Office Anderson Paving Inc. Appraisal Institute, North Texas Chapter ASID Texas Chapter AT&T Performing Arts Center BELIMO Americas Big Little Creative BMC Brickman Brusniak | Blackwell PC Burleson Economic Development Business Flooring Specialists BuyLEDs LLC Cantrell McCulloch, Inc. Carey Lynn Photography Carrier Enterprise, LLC Castro Roofing of Texas CCS Presentation Systems Chem-Aqua, Inc. City of Arlington City of Colleyville Economic Development City of Richland Hills Colt Concrete & Asphalt Community Waste Disposal, LP Concept Surfaces Concrete Raising Corp

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Conley Group Corporate Floors Corporate Green Interior Foliage Inc. Corporate Source, Ltd CREST Publications Group CREW Dallas Curtainwall Design and Consulting, Inc. Cutco Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Dallas Building Owners & Managers Association Dallas Cowboys Dallas Stars Hockey Club Dallas Summer Musicals Dallas Symphony Orchestra Danika & Company, LLC. Dealers Electrical Supply DeSoto Economic Development Corporation DFW Consulting Group, Inc./Command Commissioning, LLC East Texas I-20 Corridor Alliance Eklund’s, Inc. Empire Roofing Ensoft Consulting, Inc. Entech Sales & Service, Inc. Ewing Engineered Solutions FC Dallas, Major League Soccer Forney Economic Development Corporation Four Seasons Decorations Fresh Coat Inc. Friendly Chevrolet and Isuzu

Frisco Economic Development Corporation FSG Electric Greenstar Recycling Greenville Economic Development Corporation Hawa Americas Inc. Hein & Associates, LLP HOK HOLT CAT Power Systems Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Humphrey & Associates, Inc. III Office Resource Group Inc. Image Building Maintenance IREM Dallas IREM Fort Worth IREM Job Bank Irving Economic Development Partnership ISS Facility Services Kelly Moore Paints Kemiko Concrete Stains Knight Janitorial Services, Inc. Knight Restoration Services KONE Inc. Kpost Company Landscape & Floral Group Interiors, Inc. Legacy Texas Insurance Services, Inc. Lindale Economic Development Corporation LOFTwall Divider Solutions Lutron Electronics Madison Commercial Real Estate Services Mansfield Economic Development

We were able to meet and talk with over 100 different companies and saw great return from participating in the Crest Expo this year.

— Kyle Norris, Dallas Stars Hockey Club (Exhibitor)

REPORT CARD

ALL The venu e (Irvin g Conventio n Cent

Fantastic. People are actually here to do business and network. Pretty open.

— Andrea Paulette, Promise Total Services (Exhibitor)

It was great. We had a lot of business… and a lot of really friendly folks... and we’re going to have lots of sales. It’s one of the more fun (trade shows) we ever been to.

— Gary Metcalfe, Reliant Signs (Exhinitor and Sponsor)

It’s been wonderful. The quality of the (people) that have come has been good. We are delighted and we’ll be back again next year.

— Greg Goree, Universal Protection Service (Exhibitor and Sponsor)

I’ve enjoyed it – (especially) the opportunity to interact with people that I normally wouldn’t but that are in my industry.

er). . ......... ... 7.7 Choi ce of Conn ectE d class offer ings . . ......... ....... 6.3 Qua lity of Conn ectE d sess ions . . ......... ......... ......... . 8.2

ATTENDEES Dive rsity of exhi bitor s . . ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ 7.7 The ‘valu e’ of the even t. . ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... 7.4

EXHIBITORS The num ber of atten dees .......... .........

The qual ity of the atten dees . . .........

TOP SUGGESTIONS (for next year ): ATTE NDE ES: Have the show dow ntow n RESP ONS E: crest EX PO 2012 will be Frida y, Marc h 30 at the Dalla s Conventio n Cent er EXH IBITO RS: Drive more traff ic RESP ONS E: Prere gistr ation for

the even t was over 2200 –wel l in exce ss of the actual attendance. We are look ing into meth ods to enco urag e a sign ifica ntly large r turn out.

— BethAnn Kessell, OM Workspace (Exhibitor and Sponsor)

Marvin F. Poer and Company Media Management Meritax, LLC Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance/The Bridge Metro Golf Cars, Inc Metrocon Expo & Conference MetroPCS Mitec Multivista National Field Services NAWIC Dallas Chapter #2 NEOGARD Neviill Imaging Solutions North East Texas Economic Alliance North Lake College North Texas Association of Energy Engineers North Texas CCIM North Texas Regional Airport NTAFE Office Boy Old Faithful Fountains, Inc. OM Workspace Oncor Electric Delivery Oracle Elevator Orkin Commercial Services Otis Elevator Company Parsons Commercial Roofing Pavement Services Corporation Plano Economic Development Board, Inc.

Promise Total Services, Inc. ProSoap Prostar Services, Inc. Protection 1 Rapid Power Management REDLEE/SCS, INC. Regency Lighting Reliable Paving, Inc Reliant Signs RESTORx of Texas Rick’s Woodworks, LLC Rowlett Economic Development Rubbermaid Commercial Products + TC SafePro L.P. Sanuvox Schindler Elevator Corporation Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. SERVPRO of North irving, Ellis County, Richardson Shermco Industries, Inc Siemens Industry Sigma Polishing & Restoration Signature Collectibles Southwest Solutions Group Southwest Terrazzo Assoc.

Sprint The Customer Center Stone & Glazing Consulting Summit Energy Sun Commercial Roofs, Inc. Synthetic Grass Pros

......... ......... .. 4.1 ......... ......... ..... 7.6

TBRC Commercial Roofing Teknion Temple Economic Development Corporation Terminix Texas AgriLife Extension Service Texas Motor Speedway Texas Rangers Baseball Club TEXO The Anchor Group, Inc. The Christmas Light Company The Mohawk Group The Plant Place, Inc. The Real Estate Council The University of Texas at Dallas Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation Travertine Elevator Interiors Trophies Inc. U.S. Security Associates, Inc. United Protective Services Universal Protection Service UnwiredSignal.com USGBC North Texas Chapter Versacor Enterprises ViewPoint Bank Wade College Way Construction Services Weatherford Economic Development Authority, Inc. WESTON GreenGrid

FULL EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILABLE CRESTNETWORK.COM

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HERSTORY ROSE-MARY RUMBLEY

rosetalksdallas@aol.com Rose-Mary Rumbley has written three books about her native city – Dallas. She has also written “WHAT! NO CHILI!” and a book about the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano. She has appeared on the stage at the Dallas Summer Musicals and at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth and was head of the drama department at Dallas Baptist University for 12 years. Today she is on the speaking circuit and teaches drama classes at Providence Christian School. Her loving views of Texas history appear in every issue of the network.

HENRY THE KID!

(just doesn’t have the same ring to it)

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’ve just finished reading the life story of Madame Tussaud. You know, the one who captured celebrities, heroes, bandits, killers, etc. in wax. Why in the world would anyone want to go to the wax museum? People go to see those they love, cherish, or fear in a realistic setting. A wax museum gives one the opportunity to stand next to a celebrated person. What a thrill!

HOBNOBBING WITH THE GOOBER SMOOCHERS

It’s part of being human to want to hobnob with celebrated people, be they good or bad. Americans particularly love the bad and have always glorified outlaws. As the English playwright Oscar Wilde said, “Americans are hero-worshippers and always take their heroes from the outlaw classes.”

Think of Billy the Kid - the admirable outlaw! He was born Henry McCarty in 1859 in New York City…maybe. No one really knows where he grew up. His father died and he and his mother were living in poverty. He went to school in New York and there is a quote from his teacher, Mary Patience Richards: “He was a nice boy.”

His mother met and married William Henry Harrison Antrium. Unfortunately, she contracted TB, the cure for which in those days was to go west to a dry climate. So, with his stepfather and mother, Henry moved to Santa Fe. The stepfather was cruel and mean, so Henry left the scene. He learned later, much to his sorrow, that his mother died.

FOUR SHEETS TO THE WIND

Henry moved to Silver City, New Mexico, changed his name to William Bonney, a name he just pulled from the air, and settled down working in a laundry. He also worked at the hotel. Actually, he was working toward a rewarding end, but unfortunately, his attitude changed. He needed clothes, so he stole some from the laundry; he also stole a horse and rode off to seek a better life in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

His timing was off! He arrived in the spring of 1877 in the middle of the Lincoln County War. This was a war between Irishman Alex McSween and Englishman John Henry Tunstall. It was truly a war – and so disturbing that President Garfield was forced to send a territorial governor (Lew Wallace) to settle things. Wallace had served well as an ambassador in Europe, but when the subject of the Lincoln Country War came up, he promptly said he could handle the situation.

Actually, what he wanted was some time off. He was finishing his novel, BEN HUR, and decided New Mexico (in spite of the war) would be a nice quiet place to write.

In the meantime, Billy the Kid, as he was known in the community, had become friends with the Englishman Tunstall, and, during battle, it was said that Billy shot a deputy sheriff. He was accused of the crime and placed in the Lincoln County jail; but Billy was smart. He wrote to Governor Wallace and asked for a pardon.

Wallace actually came to Lincoln County, visited with him, and promised him a pardon, but the governor was so involved with the publishing of BEN HUR that he forgot all about Billy.

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DIVERSI NS FIGURE OF SPEECH

A PARAPROSDOKIAN is a figure of

speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. » Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and

DEAD – BUT NOT TOO DEAD By this time, the Kid was desperate. He had to get out.

So, he asked a jailer to go with him to the outhouse. When the two were out of sight, Billy knocked out the jailer and escaped.

Somehow, he got to Fort Sumner, in the northern part of New Mexico. Billy was fluent in Spanish, so he attracted lovely Hispanic girls, and he was discovered with one. Sheriff Pat Garrett knocked on the door. “Que es?” asked Billy. Pat stormed into the house and shot the Kid! Billy the Kid was dead … and he was buried in Ft. Sumner. I’ve been to his grave. It’s a terrific tourist spot.

But, wait! Was he really gone forever? Perish the thought!

In the 1920’s an old man appeared in Hico, Texas, claiming to be Billy the Kid. He called himself, Brushy Billy, and the townsfolk in Hico believed every word of his outrageous testimony. Yes, Pat Garrett missed Billy. He lived on. Our hero was alive and he’s remembered in Hico. There is a statue of Billy the Kid in the center of town and the Billy the Kid Museum is nearby.

Once Brushy Billy, during his ‘reign’ in Hico, went to New Mexico to ask the governor for a pardon, and he was promptly thrown out of the office. This didn’t bother the people in Hico. “We have Billy!” They believe this with all of their heart. He is buried in the nearby town of Hamilton.

This is another great example of how we Americans feel about our outlaw heroes. We want them to live forever!

Will this attitude continue? Maybe! Outlaws today are not as colorful as those of years gone by. In the past, they had personality. Today, anyone can be an outlaw.

Billy the Kid was special! He just had to live on! •

beat you with experience. » Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. » The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on the list. » If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. » We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. » War does not determine who is right – only who is left. » Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. » Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’, and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t. » A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station. » How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? » Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish. » I thought I wanted a career. Turns out, I just wanted pay checks. » Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says “In an emergency, notify”, I put “Doctor”. » I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. » Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. » You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. » The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas! » Hospitality: Making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were. » I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot. » There’s a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can’t get away. » I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila. » When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water. » You’re never too old to learn something stupid. » To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit, the target.

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IN THE LOOP JUNE

SPECIALIZING IN HIGH RISE WINDOW CLEANING

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6 TEXO Golf Classic 12 PM • Stonebridge Country Club, McKinney 7 BOMA LBJ Express Show 7:30 and 9:15 AM • The Colonnade 9 ASID Fort Worth Summer Social 5:30 – 7:30 PM 9-10 CCIM An Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate • Addison 14 IREM Dallas Luncheon 11:30 AM – 1 PM • DoubleTree Hotel (Midway and LBJ) 15 CREW Dallas Luncheon: Leadership Styles Impacting Business Results 16 CCIM Luncheon: A Capital Markets Update 16 NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM • Colonial Country Club 20 AIA Dallas Firm Talk 2011 Lecture: BOKA Powell • Dallas CfA 20 NAWIC Dallas Membership Meeting 5:30 PM • MCM Eleganté Hotel 20 NAWIC FW 27th Annual Golf Tournament 1:30 PM • Sky Creek Ranch 25 CREW Dallas Summer Series • Park Cities Club 26 - 28 BOMA International Convention & Every Building Show • Washington, DC

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JULY 11 USGBC/AIA/CSI North Texas Sustainable Showcase 7 AM – 5 PM • 1717 McKinney 11-15 CCIM CI 101: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate • Addison 12 ASID Fort Worth Lunch Learn 11:30 AM – 1 PM • Ferguson of Fort Worth 19 BOMA Dallas Membership Meeting 11:30 AM – 1 PM 21 CCIM Luncheon: What’s Happening in the Dallas Arts District 21 NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM • Colonial Country Club

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AUGUST 15 NAWIC Dallas Membership Meeting 5:30 PM • MCM Eleganté Hotel 15-19 CCIM CI 102: Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate • Addison 16 BOMA Dallas Membership Meeting 11:30 AM – 1 PM 18 CCIM Luncheon: An update on the Bush Presidential Center 18 NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM • Colonial Country Club 26 IREM Dallas 16th Annual Golf Tournament • Bridlewood Club 26 NAWIC Dallas Annual Poker Tournament 5:30 PM • TEXO Dallas 31-9/3 NAWIC 56th Annual National Convention • St. Louis, MO

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SEPTEMBER 9 TEXO Sporting Clay Shoot 10 IREM Dallas Hearts and Hammers community outreach project 12-16 CCIM CI 103: User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate 13 IREM/BOMA joint luncheon 11:30 AM – 1 PM 13 AI North Texas Luncheon 15 CCIM Luncheon featuring Dr. Mark Dotzour 15 NAWIC FW Meeting 5:30 – 9 PM • Colonial Country Club 19 NAWIC Dallas “Installation of Officers” Meeting 5:30 PM • MCM Eleganté Hotel 20 BOMA Dallas Membership Meeting 11:30 AM – 1 PM

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Entries are the best information available at press time. Check the website of the organization in advance for changes and up-to-date information. If your commercial real estate organization is not included and would like to be, please write to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com • www.NAWIC-Dallas.org • www.NAWIC-FW.org • www.CREW-Dallas.org • www.fwCREW.org • www.irem-dallas.org • www.fortworthirem.org

• www.texoassociation.org • www.BOMADallas.org • www.BOMAFortWorth.org • www.AIADallas.org • www.AIAFortWorth.org • www.NorthTexasNAIOP.com

• www.SIOR.com • www.tappa.net • www.iida-tx-ok.org • www.asidtx.org • www.corenetsouthwest.org • www.newh.org

• www.ntccim.com • www.ntaee.org • www.northtexasafe.org • www.ainorthtexas.org • www.northtexasgreen council.org

IN THE WORKPLACE PROFESSIONALS ON THE MOVE JULIE BRAND LYNCH

julie@LYNOUS.com Julie Lynch is the principal of LYNOUS, a Dallas-based talent management firm focused on executive search , interim staffing and customized employee training exclusively within the real estate industry.

DEVELOP A VIRTUAL TEAM Staffing on Demand

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he Federal Reserve “Beige” reports that the Dallas area economy expanded at a moderate pace over the past six weeks and the commercial real estate sector conditions improved also. Companies have tightened up and are running lean. To be competitive, and to preserve financial results, companies are building their bench strength with virtual team members.

Best practices can be gleaned from the IT industry that forms partnerships designed to help grow top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability. Staffing on demand makes the business model administration more efficient and flexible. Stay true to your company’s core purpose and develop external platinum level partnerships

ARGUS TRAINING WORKSHOP

with professional service providers that can deliver a high level of expertise at a lower cost. If, for example, a company is planning to hire 1 or 2 persons a year, it makes sense to develop a strategic alliance with a professional recruiting firm to provide these critical services versus maintaining a recruiter on staff. Carol Sosebee, Chief Operating Officer of SCM Real Estate says, “Having our virtual team in place is critical for our operations and to maintain a competitive edge.”

Commercial real estate transactional work is gaining momentum, and companies are building their bench strength to be able to respond quickly to changes in the marketplace. According to an American Management Survey, 91% of HR managers stated that flexibility in staffing

issues is ‘important’ and 95% added that this flexibility is being achieved through the engagement of interim professional resources. Finding specialized talent is very important. Whether businesses need talent on an interim or perm basis, ASA polls show that a business partnership with a staffing firm for quality talent at all levels in the organization is critical.

Develop your team with progressive talent management which includes the strength of interim resources on demand. Timing is critical to get in position to win. Build your bench strength ahead of the need. Align business philosophies and mutual interests with your strategic partnerships. Have your virtual team in place so when the race begins you are prepared to win! •

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Cindy Harris joined Huffines Communities as a Senior Project Manager

Michelle Dzmura, CPM, CCIM has been named Senior General Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. overseeing Republic Center

Kathy White, CPM, RPA joined Lincoln Properties as the manager of 6860 N. Dallas Parkway in Plano

Suzanne Brasuell was promoted to Principal of ENTOS Design Healthcare

Jack T. Gardner, CPM, CCIM, RPA is now the Property Manager for Medical City Dallas

Joe Solinski, owner of Stone & Glazing Consulting won first place in the Ronnie Coleman Classic Bodybuilding Contest (see page 57)

Michael Sweatt, CPM, CCIM has joined Lincoln Harris

Sherry L. Martin, CPM®, CCIM joined Means-Knaus Partners as a General Manager

Michelle Hudson, principal of Hudson Peters Commercial, earned the SIOR designation

Sara Fredericks won the ‘Rising Star Award’ from Hudson Peters Commercial

Debi Carter, CCIM and Scott Jackson, CCIM earned the ‘Reach for the Stars Award’ from Hudson Peters Commercial

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IN THE WORKPLACE GEORGE DECOURCY

george@utdallas.edu George DeCourcy is Director of Real Estate Programs at The University of Texas at Dallas where he is a Senior Lecturer in Finance & Managerial Economics and Resident Fellow at the Center for Finance Strategy Innovation.

He is a Texas CPA with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

UT Dallas Introduces Real Estate Programs with Technology Emphasis

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nless you happen to drive along Campbell Road in the North Dallas – Richardson area in your daily commute, you are probably not aware of the dramatic growth that’s underway at The University of Texas at Dallas. That growth has been spurred by one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. The School of Management at UT Dallas is now introducing a real estate program to fill out its complement of educational offerings. Real estate concentration programs are now available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

A QUICK HISTORY

UT Dallas is part of the University of Texas system, although many long-time Dallas area residents are not aware of its size and scope. Located in the center of one of the most dynamic economic and demographic regions of the nation, UT Dallas owes its existence to Texas Instruments founders Cecil Green, J. Erik Jonsson and Eugene McDermott, who deeply valued education and entrepreneurial activity. Created in 1961 as a graduate research center focused on technology, it became UT Dallas in 1969. The school remained a graduate-only institution for many years. In 1990, the University admitted its first freshman class and, in recent years, its teaching mission has expanded, its external research funding has nearly doubled, its program offerings have grown and it has garnered a nationally recognized reputation. Enrollment has grown to more than 17,000 students.

The largest and fastest growing of UT Dallas’ seven schools is the School of Management with enrollment of more than 5,400 students. This growth has been fueled in part by its rising rankings. Financial Times ranked the school at No. 22 in the world for faculty research productivity. The Full-Time MBA was ranked 17th among public university programs and the Professional MBA program was ranked at No. 36 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report (and at No. 1 among public professional programs in Texas).

REAL ESTATE PROGRAM

Into this storied history of excellence in education come the new programs focused on real estate. The School of Management has introduced

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a real estate curriculum, building on its now wellestablished foundation of technology, innovation and excellence. The real estate industry has evolved over the years to become an important and sophisticated business segment of the economy. All facets of development, ownership, management and financing of commercial properties have become far more complex in recent years, and the demand for truly skilled professionals is rising. The University plans to provide the educational foundation for coming generations of industry leaders.

The program is unique because it will include a focus on both practical skills and new technologies. Technology is evolving incredibly fast and becoming more and more relevant in the real estate world. Deal-making and management now require an in-depth understanding of markets, finance and risk. Market research is becoming far more sophisticated and studies using tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming prevalent.

The School of Management realizes that real estate is a multidisciplinary field and will be drawing on expertise from other parts of the University in its course offerings. For example, courses on public policy, urban planning and community development are available. On the technology side, the University has a complete department dedicated to geospatial science and is

the first organization from Texas admitted to the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science. Currently, UT Dallas has PhD and MBA students pursuing topics such as site selection for national retailers using sophisticated GIS tools in new ways.

In designing its curriculum, UT Dallas has consulted with commercial industry groups, industry leaders and employers. The real estate program focuses on the hands-on application of well-known tools and technologies used within the industry including programs and data sources by Argus™, CoStar™, STDBonline™ and others.

The combined focus on technology and practical applications is intended to allow graduates to immediately add value to their chosen career fields and lay the foundation for future leadership within the industry.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is expected to be popular with students seeking a four-year degree and practical skills relevant to the industry. At the graduate level, UT Dallas has always had outstanding and extensive programs and now adds real estate to these options. Whether one seeks a full-time MBA or the flexibility of a program aimed at working professionals, UT Dallas has added an impressive array of real estate courses.

For further information: www.som.utdallas. edu/realestate or George DeCourcy. •

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE DALLAS ZOO LATELY? If not, it’s the perfect time to come out and explore.

Last May the Giants of the Savanna opened with 11 acres of playground for elephants, giraffes, ostriches, impalas, guinea fowl, a zebra, lions, cheetahs, Red River hogs and warthogs. You never know what (or who) you might see mixing it up in the mixedspecies habitat. It’s a sight to behold.

Easter weekend kicked off the new Soar Festival of Flight show.

Trained birds soar, swoop, and dive as they perform aerobatic feats during the show. It is located in Zoo North next to the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo. Hawks, owls, toucans, hornbills, ibises, ravens, eagles, and others demonstrate natural behaviors as they fly through the audience and interact with the host of the show. The SOAR bird show will take place five days a week at the new 600 seat Wildlife Amphitheater.

The Zoo is open daily from 9am-5pm. The Zoo is located just south of Downtown Dallas off of interstate 35. By car, take the Marsalis exit and look for the giant giraffe statue. To avoid the headach of driving, parking and high gas prices, ride the Dart Light Rail. The Zoo has its own stop right across the street from the entrance.

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YOU’VE GOTTA START SOMEWHERE

CONTEST

Match the world leader with one of his/her first jobs and become a caricature of yourself.

There will be 2 prize winners this time (selected from the correct entries received on or before June 3rd). One will be able to make a unique customizable figurine valued at $75 or more. The other will receive an ‘air conditioned’ hard hat valued at $100.) See the Product Showcase on page 47. Submit your entry to editor@crestpublicationsgroup.com.

1 Civil engineer/schoolteacher 2 Seminary student 3 Guard at a mine (hint: in South Africa) 4 Selling paintings to tourists 5 School librarian 6 Herder, brick maker and metalworker 7 Apprentice road builder 8 Cook’s helper on a ship 9 Blacksmith and stonemason 10 Musician (in a band call Ugly Rumours) 11 Lawyer 1 2 Metallurgical engineer 13 Newspaper mailboy 14 Tailor 15 Boxer

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She won a coupon to Tei-An Restaurant (reviewed in the network in Sept 2010) in the Dallas Arts District.

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