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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of June 10

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of June 10. Chicago’s most visible buildings and landmarks are showing … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of June 3

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of June 3. According to a new report from the Economist … Continue reading

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A True Gemini: The Elevator Speech Celebrates Two Years of Keeping You in the Loop

Pop the bubbly and get your permits ready for a parade! It’s time to celebrate The Elevator Speech’s second anniversary. Since June 2011, The Elevator Speech has actively fulfilled its role as the online voice of Chicago’s building owners and … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of May 27

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of May 27. The Monroe Building received two awards recognizing its … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of May 20

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of May 20. Jones Lang LaSalle has been hired to sell … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of May 13

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of May 13. Plans for the Chicago Spire may be back … Continue reading

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City With A View – A Look at Chicago’s Distinctive Skyline

It has been a big month for skyscrapers in the news – most notably, construction was completed on New York City’s One World Trade Center, rising to its full symbolic height of 1,776 feet (representing 1776, the year of America’s … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of May 6

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of May 6. While making continued strides toward recovery, the national … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of April 29

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of April 29. Amidst ongoing contract negotiations between the Chicago Cubs … Continue reading

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of April 22

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of April 22. As sustainability continues to be a top priority … Continue reading

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