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Pullman is a foundational part of both Illinois and America's history. And today, we’re breathing new life into the storied Hotel Florence while preserving a treasured part of Illinois history. A boost to the residents, workers, and small businesses of this neighborhood.

The Academy for Global Citizenship set out to build the most sustainable school in the Midwest. With Bornquist Inc and dbHMS, Bell & Gossett helped engineer a geothermal radiant system that’s efficient, fossil–fuel free and built to inspire. ow.ly/fIp250XhCQg

After decades of proposals floating around to get the Pullman structure back on its feet, Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a plan to restore and reopen the red brick colossus. wbez.org/architecture/2…

Pretty in Pink. Monday's sunrise in Chicago. #weather #chicago #news #ilwx

We got the full RGB aurora gamut in Chicago. We will tell stories about this night.

It's our birthday! 🎉 Come celebrate with us on Thursday, 10/23 at @climate_museum! RSVP here: partiful.com/e/rvoCjHI6aIW4…

📣 Only a few days left to get tickets! We hope to see you at CAM this Wednesday for a special night with Carl Elefante and Bonnie McDonald. We are looking forward to a great discussion. Don't forget to bring your book to be signed! See you there.🌟 buff.ly/HiZQ99M

Chicago is filled with history and what better way to explore that than by attending the 52nd Annual Pullman House Tour October 11 and 12. With easy access from Metra, going to Pullman is breeze.

Congratulations to our very own @mercedesemiley! 😍👏

ICE is snatching up our neighbors, federal troops are headed into town to back them up, the city is depressed and angry. Architecture. . . is not sure which way to go. My latet @chicagobiennial dispatch in @CityLab on the flight-or-flight biennial. bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Chicago's Lawson House affordable housing building honored with historic preservation award cbsnews.com/chicago/news/c… via @CBSchicago

What a wonderful first day of #PastForward25 in Milwaukee! From the Opening Session and moving National Preservation Awards Ceremony to fascinating educational sessions and Ask Me Anything presentations to cookie breaks and networking in The Salon, the day flew by!

💡 What is a Resilience Hub?! 💡 Learn all about it in today’s @ilgreenalliance webinar, where Alina Tompert and Victoria B (@smithgroup) will spotlight two case studies including the Hope Center in Roanoke, VA. Register — it's free! illinoisgreenalliance.org/resilience-hub…

It ain’t easy being green... but Evanston is 👏 getting 👏 it 👏 done 👏.

Come say howdy and discuss what's coming next in this afternoon session with @MyMichiganCity's Mayor Angie, Mercedes & Cameron from the @farrside, and @EDCMichiganCity! 🤠

A Miracle of Passive Resilience🌱 @globalchicago's MLK Miracle in our latest Field Notes from the Farrside: open.substack.com/pub/farrside/p…

It's Pulaski Day: Celebrated on the first Monday of March, it honors a Revolutionary War hero and Chicago's vibrant Polish American community. Here’s what to know about the holiday, its history and how it will be celebrated this year. trib.al/vPgIbxm

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it's here, and planners must address its impacts. Thank you to Doug Farr @farrside for these insights and actionable steps to integrate climate considerations into our work. bit.ly/40tkaGN @climate_museum

Happy Holidays & Merry New Year from the Farrside! 💚 We made a lil @canva reel of big and small moments from the past year! 🎉 See y'all in 2025! 🌟vimeo.com/1041789956