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Obras Compartidas

Duo/. Work

c.2025

A new way to develop places.

A co-ownership, wrap-around system to help bring projects from visioning to realization at scale.

Emai to fund this work


Starling

Duo/. Work

c.2024

Reserve space in Starling

A building to gather, replenish, learn, and create.

A space for liberation.

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In.Field

Duo/. Work

c.2024

Buy the kit and learn more

A physical kit to gather local input that works like a board game.

Redefining community engagement.



Homekeep

Duo/. Work

c.2023

See the city's announcement
See the campaign

3-building rental portfolio and shared ownership.

A model to preserve long-term affordability.



The D/1 Accelerator

Duo/. Work

c.2019 - Ongoing

An ethical Real Estate Development accelerator.

Practical lessons to build your first development project.

Get in touch


Dandelion

Duo/. Work

c.xxxx

Request early access

A digital platform to share the ownership of your city.

For the many by the many.



Esperanza BP2 Strategy

Client Work

c.2020

Incorporating residents’ experience in org strategy.

Strategic areas of opportunity for a neighborhood medical campus.



Esperanza BP2 My Medical Home

Client Work

c.2020

Strategy document planning for a new building.

A central access point for medical needs.



Esperanza BP2 SuperLobby

Client Work

c.2020

A neighborhood medical campus with food, culture, and senior programs.

A neighborhood amenity as public health.



Roblark Condo 1

Duo/. Work

c.2022

Adding a library and an office in a 750sf condo.

Interior design with a giant storage/closet/office/doors cube.



GSDC Real Estate Development Strategy

Client Work

c.2022

A resident-informed strategy with actionable aspirations.

Real Estate Development focused on life enrichment.



GSDC Strategy Implementation

Client Work

c.2022

Ongoing piloting, design, and innovation support.

Making strategy happen.



Rojo Gusano

Client Work

c.2017

High-end interior design, an expanded bar, and cool textures.

Lounging and dining to experience Mexican cuisine.



St. Adalbert

Client Work

c.2017

A parishioner-led proposal to transform a church campus.

Rethinking the “Third Space” as public space.



Xicalco

Duo/. Work

c.2017

A resident-informed image that stopped gentrification.

Redefining “Highest and best use.”



Big Box Park

Duo/. Work

c.2017

A pitch for an indoor dog park to complement a big-box retailer.

Big box retail as a mindful neighbor.



3C and Project W.O.R.T.H Alignment Session

Client Work

c.2022

A half-day collaboration and alignment workshop.

Aligning efforts of two leading housing orgs.



Elevated Chicago CPWG Retreat

Client Work

c.2022

Funding resident-led real estate development.

An all-day strategy workshop with local orgs.



LISC Wealth Building workshop

Client Work

c.2022

An alignment session for major funders.

Exploring alternative wealth building models.



Chicago Flats Initiative

Client Work

c.2023

Generate health and wealth through the preservation of 2-4 flats.

A half-day strategic planning working session.



Northwest Center Training

Client Work

c.2022

Multicontextual Design learning sessions.

Teach me how to Duo/.