Year Three Proves the Green Office Challenge Not so Challenging
The Green Office Challenge is a friendly competition among office tenants to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The Challenge not only offers an opportunity for Chicago businesses and property managers to gain recognition for their green achievements, they can save energy, save money and gain a competitive advantage in green innovations.
Chicago Infrastructure Trust Approved
By a vote of 41-7, city aldermen and the City Council approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to attract private money for public-works projects, tossing aside concerns from some aldermen that there’s not enough oversight.
Zoning Committee Approves Live-Work Ordinance
Chicagoans would be free to live and work in the same place thanks to a zoning change to fill vacant storefronts and return the city to its roots.
“It’s how Chicago was built,” said Alderman Joe Moreno (1st). “Family in the back. Store in the front”
Emanuel Modifies Speed Camera Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has insisted that his plan to bring speed cameras to Chicago is aimed at improving safety around schools and parks. However, several aldermen are questioning whether the camera push is really more about creating a new revenue stream for City Hall and benefitting some of Emanuel’s political allies.
Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Infrastructure Trust
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the creation of the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, an innovative way to leverage private investment for transformative infrastructure projects. Mayor Emanuel was joined at the announcement by President Bill Clinton, who has been helping strengthen the country’s infrastructure for decades, most recently through the Clinton Foundation’s work with large cities like Chicago on energy efficiency initiatives.
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