ChicoER.com, April 6, 2012
A multi-million dollar renovation will enhance the exterior and interior of California's Chico Mall, with construction expected to be complete in fall 2012. On behalf of new ownership, Development Management Associates is managing the phased remodeling effort that will allow the prominent retail center to remain open during work.
Green Roofs at 900 North Michigan Avenue Earn President's Award
March 16, 2012
The green roofs at Chicago's 900 North Michigan Avenue earned a 2011 President's Award in the Design, Constructed - Commercial category from the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ILASLA). Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects designed these green spaces: one for luxury residences, one for office tenants, and one topping the parking garage. DMA managed the office and residential green roof projects on behalf of building ownership as part of larger redevelopment work. The President's Award recognizes truly distinctive landscapes and may not be awarded every year or in every category. The roofs feature plantings and structural patterns inspired by aerial views of the Midwest's agricultural landscape. DMA is pleased to have partnered with Hoerr Schaudt on these award-winning roofs, recognized at the ILASLA 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony. For more information click
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Rivers Casino is the First LEED Gold Certified Casino in the World
March 15, 2012
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the newest casino in the Chicagoland area, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Rivers Casino is the first casino in the world to achieve the LEED Gold certification.
"We are proud to be recognized as a leader in sustainable development and we hope to set an example for the rest of the gaming and entertainment industries," said Greg Carlin, CEO of Rivers Casino. "It's important to all of our team members that we are a good corporate citizen."
"Achieving LEED Gold was challenging and expensive, but in the long run, the effort will improve the environment and reduce our operating costs," said Neil Bluhm, Chairman, Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC.
Rivers Casino opened in July 2011 and has become the premier entertainment and gaming destination in the Chicagoland area. Rivers Casino was designed with a sustainability plan to achieve LEED certification for energy, lighting, water and material use, as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable elements. USGBC established LEED to encourage developers to design and construct buildings that protect and save precious resources, while also making good economic sense.
"This honor really belongs to our entire development team including Klai Juba Architects, Cleo Design, DMAC Architecture, Development Management Associates, our general contractor, Pepper Construction and the city of Des Plaines" said Carlin.
"The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health," said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. "The work of innovative building projects such as Rivers Casino is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement."
Chicago Real Estate Daily, March 9, 2012
Rivers Casino and its development team, including Development Management Associates, earned the distinction of Special Achievement of the Year at the 24th Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. The event featured awards in 15 categories and raised $900,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Rivers Casino opened in July 2011 and is awaiting LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
