Chicago Magazine He's Green to His Roots - Fountain View's Ranney carries on a family tradition By Dennis Rodkin
The developer Ben Ranney has green roots that extend back to his childhood: He is the son of George and Vicky Ranney, the couple behind Prairie Crossing, the 19-year-old Grayslake subdivision that served as a model for eco-developments nationwide. >> Read More
YoChicago Fountain View's green features By Mark Boyer
When I posted a sales and construction update earlier in the week for Fountain View, Terra Firma's new condo development in Lincoln Square, I neglected to mention any of the building's eco features. Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate agent Jennifer Mills mentioned that the development has been awarded LEED Silver certification, so I took a look at Foutain View's Web site to see what they're offering. >> Read More
Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Terra Firma Co. By Ann Marie Gray
Landmarks disappear with new ones rising in their place. Structures built for one reason are repurposed for a new future. In the most successful communities, careful planning behind the scenes plays a critical role in keeping a neighborhood alive, welcoming, and relevant to the people who interact with it. Good planning acknowledges how every part affects the whole. >> Read More