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Starling

Venture

c.2023

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

A space for liberation.



Homekeep

Venture

c.2023

3-building rental portfolio and shared ownership.

A model to preserve long-term affordability.



In.Field

Venture

c.2022

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

Redefining community engagement.



The D/1 Accelerator

Venture

c.2019 - Ongoing

An ethical Real Estate Development accelerator.

Practical lessons to build your first development project.



Dandelion

Venture

c.xxxx

A digital platform to share the ownership of your city.

For the many by the many.



Esperanza BP2 Strategy

Project

c.2020

Incorporating residents’ experience in org strategy.

Strategic areas of opportunity for a neighborhood medical campus.



Esperanza BP2 My Medical Home

Project

c.2020

Strategy document planning for a new building.

A central access point for medical needs.



Esperanza BP2 SuperLobby

Project

c.2020

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

A neighborhood amenity as public health.



Roblark Condo 1

Project

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

Project

c.2022

A resident-informed strategy with actionable aspirations.

Real Estate Development focused on life enrichment.



GSDC Strategy Implementation

Project

c.2022

Ongoing piloting, design, and innovation support.

Making strategy happen.



Rojo Gusano

Project

c.2017

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

Lounging and dining to experience Mexican cuisine.



St. Adalbert

Project

c.2017

A parishioner-led proposal to transform a church campus.

Rethinking the “Third Space” as public space.



Xicalco

Project

c.2017

A resident-informed image that stopped gentrification.

Redefining “Highest and best use.”



Big Box Park

Project

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

Project

c.2022

A half-day collaboration and alignment workshop.

Aligning efforts of two leading housing orgs.



Elevated Chicago CPWG Retreat

Project

c.2022

Funding resident-led real estate development.

An all-day strategy workshop with local orgs.



LISC Wealth Building workshop

Project

c.2022

An alignment session for major funders.

Exploring alternative wealth building models.



Chicago Flats Initiative

Project

c.2023

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

A half-day strategic planning working session.



Northwest Center Training

Project

c.2022

Multicontextual Design learning sessions.

Teach me how to Duo/.