Vacation and Media Blitz

Apologies for the slow rate of posts the past few weeks, as first work became overwhelming, and I then withdrew from the world for a week of much-needed vacation. In any case, look for a few, briefer hits the next couple weeks as we work to catch-up on some small projects.

In the meantime, the amount of press for projects previously discussed on GreenBean is growing. First up, the Urban Green Project website is worth a second visit, as the owners are well into construction. The photo documentation they present here is unprecedented and presents a valuable resource to homeowners wondering what their construction project will really be like. The owners are also generating some interest in a few alternative media outlets.

Equally impressive is the press machine behind the finally-completed Mauceri Residence. A local CBS spot is the best I can find on the net, but the project has shown up in the the Onion's A/V club and other outlets, and a few national highlights are in the works. Similarly, 340 On the Park is finally complete and making lots of noise - examples include another CBS spot and Blair Kamin's positive review.

As the media noise becomes deafening, I was pleased to notice this syndicated piece in today's Trib on green as trendy. Take a moment to read the article - this is highlighting a concept similar to the 'eco-efficiency' described in Cradle to Cradle. Let's hope Chicago media and consumers begin to recognize that today's projects are only the beginning - a bridge to a cradle to cradle future. Any ideas on how we can bring this conversation to the local media?

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[Meghan]

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[Meghan]

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