The Sales Center Diaries
Given my job at Centrum, I’ve toured quite a few condo sales centers in the city. In doing so, I’ve been able to pin down design trends, buyer profiles, price variations etcetera. All this is—admittedly—a bit boring. However, on occasion I find myself in a sales center that doesn’t posses the monotone vibe of most […]
CityFront Plaza: In the Begining
When CityFront Plaza neighborhood, Streeterville, arises in conversation, my mind generally reels snapshots of the Tribune building, Saks Fifth Avenue and Capital Grill. The area’s varied and upscale attributes have undoubtedly made it THE place to live these days. However, as I was doing a little background research, I discovered the neighborhood’s beginnings to […]
Taking Construction Tips from China
Centrum’s Director of Construction, Paul Ozaki, recently returned from a week long trip to China where he was researching new construction methods and technology. According to Paul–
China is far beyond America’s level of construction techniques. They seem to have endless budgets to create these buildings that stand out in impressive and innovative ways.
His trip […]
Urban Canines
Just because you don’t have a big yard doesn’t mean your dog can’t live it up. While most people think that living in a city prohibits canine freedom, I am here to tell you otherwise. When it comes to dogs, Chicago has plenty to offer: dog friendly residences, doggy day care, and even dog friendly […]
The Best of Summer
As reward for the grueling, sub-artic climate we put up with for more than half the year, the city of Chicago offers us some of the nation’s finest in outdoor festivals and concerts come summer-time. As a Chicagoan of many years, I can attest that the anticipation of endless art-fairs and music-fests for three sweet […]
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