Blandin Broadband Community grant projects Sherburne PresentationAnn Treacy
This document outlines how $75,000 in broadband grants from the Blandin Broadband Community program were distributed among several organizations in Sherburne County. The grants were used to expand broadband access at the Sherburne County History Center, Becker Athletic Complex, Lake Side Park in Big Lake, Rivers Edge Park in Elk River, Elk River School District, Spectrum High School, and to install fiber connecting Elk River and Zimmerman. The grants also funded a Sherband Community Outreach program to educate the community about broadband.
The Champlain Housing Trust was founded in 1984 as the Burlington Community Land Trust and has since expanded to provide affordable housing across northwest Vermont. It began with one home in 1984 and has grown to 2,800 units of housing and 112,000 square feet of commercial space. The Trust uses a community land trust model where the land is owned by a nonprofit for the benefit of the community and housing is sold to residents, maintaining permanent affordability.
Umask determines the default permissions of files and directories created by a process. It is a bitmask that clears permissions from the default file mode of 666 (rw-rw-rw-). The default umask is set in configuration files like /etc/login.defs and can be changed temporarily using the umask command. By performing a binary AND operation between the umask value and the default file mode, we can calculate what permissions will be set on newly created files, such as 644 for a umask of 0123.
Glenn Luchen is a senior product engineering professional with over 40 years of experience in product safety and regulatory compliance testing, particularly for medical devices. He has expertise in international standards like IEC 60601-1 and experience ensuring compliance with regulations from agencies like the FDA, EC, and Health Canada. At Underwriters Laboratories, Luchen led hundreds of annual product investigations, qualified other engineers, and trained staff. He has broad knowledge of safety engineering principles and risk assessment.
This document is a resume for David Mansell, an experienced logistics and mobility professional with an active secret security clearance. He has over 15 years of experience managing equipment and personnel movement programs worth over $500 million total. His skills include supervision, planning transportation requirements, and conducting training on movement systems. He has held several roles overseeing movement operations in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2015.
I conducted an experiment for a class assignment where I wore my underwear on the outside of my pants to understand how minorities feel in society. When I went to a McDonald's, I received angry stares and complaints from customers and the manager. A woman called me a pedophile and said she would call the police. The police arrived as I was leaving, but I explained my class assignment to the officer and he let me go after deleting the videos, to the surprise of the customers watching through the window.
Sanjeev Khurana has over 12 years of experience in operations management, analytics, and process improvement. He is currently an Associate Senior Manager of Sales Operations at Colt Technologies Services India, where he manages a team of 18-20 associates and is responsible for sales incentive planning, target setting, forecasting, and process analysis. Khurana aims to utilize his expertise in strategic planning, management, and analytics to make a positive contribution to an organization.
Blandin Broadband Community grant projects Sherburne PresentationAnn Treacy
This document outlines how $75,000 in broadband grants from the Blandin Broadband Community program were distributed among several organizations in Sherburne County. The grants were used to expand broadband access at the Sherburne County History Center, Becker Athletic Complex, Lake Side Park in Big Lake, Rivers Edge Park in Elk River, Elk River School District, Spectrum High School, and to install fiber connecting Elk River and Zimmerman. The grants also funded a Sherband Community Outreach program to educate the community about broadband.
The Champlain Housing Trust was founded in 1984 as the Burlington Community Land Trust and has since expanded to provide affordable housing across northwest Vermont. It began with one home in 1984 and has grown to 2,800 units of housing and 112,000 square feet of commercial space. The Trust uses a community land trust model where the land is owned by a nonprofit for the benefit of the community and housing is sold to residents, maintaining permanent affordability.
Umask determines the default permissions of files and directories created by a process. It is a bitmask that clears permissions from the default file mode of 666 (rw-rw-rw-). The default umask is set in configuration files like /etc/login.defs and can be changed temporarily using the umask command. By performing a binary AND operation between the umask value and the default file mode, we can calculate what permissions will be set on newly created files, such as 644 for a umask of 0123.
Glenn Luchen is a senior product engineering professional with over 40 years of experience in product safety and regulatory compliance testing, particularly for medical devices. He has expertise in international standards like IEC 60601-1 and experience ensuring compliance with regulations from agencies like the FDA, EC, and Health Canada. At Underwriters Laboratories, Luchen led hundreds of annual product investigations, qualified other engineers, and trained staff. He has broad knowledge of safety engineering principles and risk assessment.
This document is a resume for David Mansell, an experienced logistics and mobility professional with an active secret security clearance. He has over 15 years of experience managing equipment and personnel movement programs worth over $500 million total. His skills include supervision, planning transportation requirements, and conducting training on movement systems. He has held several roles overseeing movement operations in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2015.
I conducted an experiment for a class assignment where I wore my underwear on the outside of my pants to understand how minorities feel in society. When I went to a McDonald's, I received angry stares and complaints from customers and the manager. A woman called me a pedophile and said she would call the police. The police arrived as I was leaving, but I explained my class assignment to the officer and he let me go after deleting the videos, to the surprise of the customers watching through the window.
Sanjeev Khurana has over 12 years of experience in operations management, analytics, and process improvement. He is currently an Associate Senior Manager of Sales Operations at Colt Technologies Services India, where he manages a team of 18-20 associates and is responsible for sales incentive planning, target setting, forecasting, and process analysis. Khurana aims to utilize his expertise in strategic planning, management, and analytics to make a positive contribution to an organization.
El documento describe el programa de comunicaciones internas "Conexión Revista Interna" de Mars. El objetivo era crear una revista unificada para los empleados de Mars en Latinoamérica para mantenerlos informados y aumentar el sentido de pertenencia. Se lanzó en 2010 y se publica trimestralmente en español y portugués para los empleados en 5 regiones. Utiliza contenido local, regional y global para informar a los empleados y reconocer logros.
Fernanda Medina, Gerente de Publicidad, Promoción e Imagen, Banca Minorista de Banco Galicia.
Eugenia Slosse, Directora General de Cuentas de Young & Rubicam.
Conferencia del 29º Congreso Internacional de Marketing Financiero AMBA.
Coca-Cola ha desarrollado iniciativas de sustentabilidad y responsabilidad social durante sus 89 años en México, las cuales han sido reconocidas por quinto año consecutivo como Mejores Prácticas de Responsabilidad Social. El modelo de Coca-Cola, llamado Triángulo de Oro, une esfuerzos del gobierno, empresas e individuos para mejorar el bienestar de las generaciones actuales y futuras. En particular, el programa Grupo Champions de la Fundación Coca-Cola fue reconocido por apoyar programas de sustentabilidad y crear camb
In a Healthcare Environment a Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, executing, and turning over of a wide variety of projects within strict guidelines.
The document discusses various topics related to work study and productivity including:
- Defining work study, productivity, and their importance in analyzing work processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Key aspects of work study such as method study, work measurement, incentive plans, and examining worker-machine relationships.
- Modeling work processes using tools like flow diagrams and developing standard times.
- The role of work study in broader areas like systems analysis, business process reengineering, and human-computer interface design.
Dekro introduces new decorative coating products Dune and Swahili for interior walls. Dune creates a velvet-like effect with soft metallic undertones, while Swahili features metallic and quartz aggregates to produce unique lighting effects. Dekro recently recoated fishing vessels in Cape Town using SeaGrandprix1000, a silyl acrylate polymer antifouling paint. Dekro is also providing coatings to restore historic train coaches and refurbish Plattekloof Park in Cape Town.
Presentation given to the Cynthiana & Harrison County officials concerning the progress and future plans for saving/restoring the historic house, Ridgeway.
Sealls House Historic Property Study 2011 julyTim Weitzel
The Property Study was specified as a mitigation treatment as part of the adverse effect to a historic property that resulted from the proposed demolition of the property affected by the 2008 flooding in Iowa and federally funded through a CDBG Disaster Recovery grant. The property study was accepted by the Iowa SHPO within 30 days of its submission.
This document provides a summary of historic properties in Utah counties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It begins with an introduction to the National Register and its significance. It then profiles two counties, Beaver and Box Elder, providing brief histories of each county and highlighting prominent properties that are listed on the National Register, including the Beaver County Courthouse and the Willard Historic District in Box Elder County.
The Burton Street Community in Asheville, NC was founded in 1912 by civic leader E.W. Pearson as one of the first African-American neighborhoods in the city. It was initially seen as a rural area with farms and livestock. Pearson had a profound impact through his civil rights work and establishing the annual Buncombe County agricultural fair. The neighborhood school was a focal point of the community until closing in the 1970s, after which the neighborhood began to decline due to abandoned homes and drug issues. In recent years funding has supported revitalization efforts including renovating the community center and implementing traffic calming measures.
Wildomar Historical Society's presentation before the planning commission to support the Baxter Village project. Referenced are Historical Assessment Reports that determined that the house is a significant historical resource and special consideration in planning should be included.
The document summarizes the history of Bushwick from the late 1960s to present day. It describes how Bushwick declined in the 1970s due to blockbusting, arson, and crime. The crack epidemic of the 1980s further deteriorated conditions. However, under Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg, crime rates dropped significantly from 1990 to 1998 due to policing reforms. Recently, Bushwick has experienced an economic and cultural revival as artists and young residents have moved in, attracted by affordable housing and a thriving art scene. New residential and office developments are transforming the neighborhood. However, challenges around gentrification and a potential 18-36 month shutdown of the L train remain.
The document summarizes several events related to environmental protection efforts. It discusses a Sierra Club-led effort to stop logging in the Giant Sequoia National Monument by obtaining an injunction against the Forest Service. It also mentions that governors from three states have challenged the federal government's weakening of the Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Additionally, it notes that a judge recently revoked a Bush administration rule eliminating public input on forest projects, leading the Forest Service to suspend over 170 projects in Oregon and Washington.
Jim Lane has helped establish a 35-acre park at the original Meadow Lake site. He erected a totem pole made from a donated utility pole to represent community unity. The park will feature three ponds and a hiking trail, and its development aims to foster bonding in the community. At an open house, Lane said he got involved to help local children after seeing the neighborhood deteriorate. Over 400 people attended the event.
This document summarizes the history of West Palm Beach, Florida from its frontier years in the 1870s to the present day. It divides the city's history into 8 periods: frontier years, Flagler years, boom years, bust years, war years, prime time years, sprawl years, and the new century. During each period, it discusses things like pioneering families, Henry Flagler's development, booms and busts, wartime impacts, suburban expansion plans and agreements, and growth into the 21st century. The presentation was given in 2001 to a West Palm Beach neighborhood forum by an attorney.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, vibrant area known for its nightlife, shops, restaurants, and historic Victorian homes. It features Wicker Park, which has gardens and a fountain, and attractions like Reckless Records and the Coyote Building skyscraper.
Rotary website slides pre capital campaignShannon Evans
Over 50 volunteers have worked for nearly two years with three governmental agencies to develop The Waypoint, which will be dedicated this fall. Located at the site of a former gas station, The Waypoint will serve as a welcoming area for visitors and residents of Bainbridge Island, reflecting the island's history and sense of place. Designed by architect John Paul Jones and built by PHC Construction for $380,000, The Waypoint fundraising was launched by a $80,000 matching gift from the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. Upon completion, The Waypoint will be maintained by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District.
This presentation was originally done for the MA Housing and Community Development Agency in Boston for a July, 2008 meeting. I apologize that it may not stand alone without a verbal accompaniment, but it will give you an idea of what we face in Norwell and the South Shore and why we must Repeal 40B. Vote YES on Question #2 on the fall 2010 ballot.
This document provides background information on the development history of the Greater Raleigh Court neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia. It discusses the early settlement of the area in the 1700s-1800s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants, including the prominent Persinger and Hannah families who owned large tracts of land. As the city of Roanoke grew in the late 1800s, the neighborhood began developing with the extension of streetcar lines, construction of civic buildings like schools and churches, and new residential subdivisions. By the 1920s, Raleigh Court had become a popular first suburb of Roanoke.
Item # 1a - November 13, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
- The November 13, 2023 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights approved minutes from previous meetings, recognized a municipal judge for 40 years of service, and announced TxDOT grant funding for pedestrian improvements.
- Citizens voiced concerns about noise from events at the Argyle Club and safety at a local elementary school.
- Council approved the newspaper of record, appointments to boards and commissions, extension of an EMS agreement, adoption of building codes, and renewal of employee insurance contracts.
El documento describe el programa de comunicaciones internas "Conexión Revista Interna" de Mars. El objetivo era crear una revista unificada para los empleados de Mars en Latinoamérica para mantenerlos informados y aumentar el sentido de pertenencia. Se lanzó en 2010 y se publica trimestralmente en español y portugués para los empleados en 5 regiones. Utiliza contenido local, regional y global para informar a los empleados y reconocer logros.
Fernanda Medina, Gerente de Publicidad, Promoción e Imagen, Banca Minorista de Banco Galicia.
Eugenia Slosse, Directora General de Cuentas de Young & Rubicam.
Conferencia del 29º Congreso Internacional de Marketing Financiero AMBA.
Coca-Cola ha desarrollado iniciativas de sustentabilidad y responsabilidad social durante sus 89 años en México, las cuales han sido reconocidas por quinto año consecutivo como Mejores Prácticas de Responsabilidad Social. El modelo de Coca-Cola, llamado Triángulo de Oro, une esfuerzos del gobierno, empresas e individuos para mejorar el bienestar de las generaciones actuales y futuras. En particular, el programa Grupo Champions de la Fundación Coca-Cola fue reconocido por apoyar programas de sustentabilidad y crear camb
In a Healthcare Environment a Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, executing, and turning over of a wide variety of projects within strict guidelines.
The document discusses various topics related to work study and productivity including:
- Defining work study, productivity, and their importance in analyzing work processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Key aspects of work study such as method study, work measurement, incentive plans, and examining worker-machine relationships.
- Modeling work processes using tools like flow diagrams and developing standard times.
- The role of work study in broader areas like systems analysis, business process reengineering, and human-computer interface design.
Dekro introduces new decorative coating products Dune and Swahili for interior walls. Dune creates a velvet-like effect with soft metallic undertones, while Swahili features metallic and quartz aggregates to produce unique lighting effects. Dekro recently recoated fishing vessels in Cape Town using SeaGrandprix1000, a silyl acrylate polymer antifouling paint. Dekro is also providing coatings to restore historic train coaches and refurbish Plattekloof Park in Cape Town.
Presentation given to the Cynthiana & Harrison County officials concerning the progress and future plans for saving/restoring the historic house, Ridgeway.
Sealls House Historic Property Study 2011 julyTim Weitzel
The Property Study was specified as a mitigation treatment as part of the adverse effect to a historic property that resulted from the proposed demolition of the property affected by the 2008 flooding in Iowa and federally funded through a CDBG Disaster Recovery grant. The property study was accepted by the Iowa SHPO within 30 days of its submission.
This document provides a summary of historic properties in Utah counties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It begins with an introduction to the National Register and its significance. It then profiles two counties, Beaver and Box Elder, providing brief histories of each county and highlighting prominent properties that are listed on the National Register, including the Beaver County Courthouse and the Willard Historic District in Box Elder County.
The Burton Street Community in Asheville, NC was founded in 1912 by civic leader E.W. Pearson as one of the first African-American neighborhoods in the city. It was initially seen as a rural area with farms and livestock. Pearson had a profound impact through his civil rights work and establishing the annual Buncombe County agricultural fair. The neighborhood school was a focal point of the community until closing in the 1970s, after which the neighborhood began to decline due to abandoned homes and drug issues. In recent years funding has supported revitalization efforts including renovating the community center and implementing traffic calming measures.
Wildomar Historical Society's presentation before the planning commission to support the Baxter Village project. Referenced are Historical Assessment Reports that determined that the house is a significant historical resource and special consideration in planning should be included.
The document summarizes the history of Bushwick from the late 1960s to present day. It describes how Bushwick declined in the 1970s due to blockbusting, arson, and crime. The crack epidemic of the 1980s further deteriorated conditions. However, under Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg, crime rates dropped significantly from 1990 to 1998 due to policing reforms. Recently, Bushwick has experienced an economic and cultural revival as artists and young residents have moved in, attracted by affordable housing and a thriving art scene. New residential and office developments are transforming the neighborhood. However, challenges around gentrification and a potential 18-36 month shutdown of the L train remain.
The document summarizes several events related to environmental protection efforts. It discusses a Sierra Club-led effort to stop logging in the Giant Sequoia National Monument by obtaining an injunction against the Forest Service. It also mentions that governors from three states have challenged the federal government's weakening of the Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Additionally, it notes that a judge recently revoked a Bush administration rule eliminating public input on forest projects, leading the Forest Service to suspend over 170 projects in Oregon and Washington.
Jim Lane has helped establish a 35-acre park at the original Meadow Lake site. He erected a totem pole made from a donated utility pole to represent community unity. The park will feature three ponds and a hiking trail, and its development aims to foster bonding in the community. At an open house, Lane said he got involved to help local children after seeing the neighborhood deteriorate. Over 400 people attended the event.
This document summarizes the history of West Palm Beach, Florida from its frontier years in the 1870s to the present day. It divides the city's history into 8 periods: frontier years, Flagler years, boom years, bust years, war years, prime time years, sprawl years, and the new century. During each period, it discusses things like pioneering families, Henry Flagler's development, booms and busts, wartime impacts, suburban expansion plans and agreements, and growth into the 21st century. The presentation was given in 2001 to a West Palm Beach neighborhood forum by an attorney.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, vibrant area known for its nightlife, shops, restaurants, and historic Victorian homes. It features Wicker Park, which has gardens and a fountain, and attractions like Reckless Records and the Coyote Building skyscraper.
Rotary website slides pre capital campaignShannon Evans
Over 50 volunteers have worked for nearly two years with three governmental agencies to develop The Waypoint, which will be dedicated this fall. Located at the site of a former gas station, The Waypoint will serve as a welcoming area for visitors and residents of Bainbridge Island, reflecting the island's history and sense of place. Designed by architect John Paul Jones and built by PHC Construction for $380,000, The Waypoint fundraising was launched by a $80,000 matching gift from the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. Upon completion, The Waypoint will be maintained by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District.
This presentation was originally done for the MA Housing and Community Development Agency in Boston for a July, 2008 meeting. I apologize that it may not stand alone without a verbal accompaniment, but it will give you an idea of what we face in Norwell and the South Shore and why we must Repeal 40B. Vote YES on Question #2 on the fall 2010 ballot.
This document provides background information on the development history of the Greater Raleigh Court neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia. It discusses the early settlement of the area in the 1700s-1800s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants, including the prominent Persinger and Hannah families who owned large tracts of land. As the city of Roanoke grew in the late 1800s, the neighborhood began developing with the extension of streetcar lines, construction of civic buildings like schools and churches, and new residential subdivisions. By the 1920s, Raleigh Court had become a popular first suburb of Roanoke.
Item # 1a - November 13, 2023 CCM Minutesahcitycouncil
- The November 13, 2023 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights approved minutes from previous meetings, recognized a municipal judge for 40 years of service, and announced TxDOT grant funding for pedestrian improvements.
- Citizens voiced concerns about noise from events at the Argyle Club and safety at a local elementary school.
- Council approved the newspaper of record, appointments to boards and commissions, extension of an EMS agreement, adoption of building codes, and renewal of employee insurance contracts.
The Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) has served low- and moderate-income families in northern Illinois for 75 years. It manages over 1,500 affordable housing units across 5 counties and administers programs to help clients access housing, increase self-sufficiency, and build communities. The WCHA has received numerous awards for its innovative programs and partnerships that provide housing, services, and community development assistance to families in need.
An 853-acre master planned community called Whitewing Trails is being developed in Princeton, Texas to meet the growing housing demand in Collin County. The development will include 2,406 residential lots and resort-style amenities centered around a clubhouse. The lots will be released in 6 phases with the first phase of 346 lots anticipated to be available in February 2018. Whitewing Trails is expected to benefit from the rapid population and economic growth occurring in Collin County, as the area has experienced a 22% annual increase in home sales and significant job growth near major employers in nearby cities like Dallas, Plano and Frisco.
1. REALESTATE
NRW Sunday, July 5, 2015 | Section 7
The quest for the Ber-
wyn bungalow to receive
national recognition is
nearing its end.
What has been a five-
year process for the historic
brick, rectangular,
11
⁄2-story, low-pitched roof
homes to make it into the
National Register of His-
toric Places has moved to
the final stage. With the
help of City of Homes, or
CoHo, a Berwyn nonprofit
group promoting the his-
torical preservation of the
western suburb, the Illinois
Historic Sites Advisory
Council voted unanimously
June 19 to move the bunga-
low district into the Na-
tional Register.
“I think it will bring a lot
of pride to the residents of
Berwyn,” said Nasri Abi-
Mansour, CoHo president
and Berwyn bungalow
owner. “We’ll finally recog-
nize the beautiful build-
ings.”
The group’s campaign is
similar to the successful
efforts of the Historic Chi-
cago Bungalow Associa-
tion, which formed in 2000
and has since created 11
districts throughout the
city’s Bungalow Belt to
preserve roughly 80,000
homes built from 1910 to
1945. A 12th district in
Washington Heights will be
introduced for nomination
this fall.
HCBA Executive Direc-
tor Mary Ellen Guest called
pursuit of the register list-
ing an “onerous process”
but lauded Berwyn for its
efforts in what is expected
to become an official desig-
nation by fall. The Chicago
association met with CoHo
when it was forming, Guest
said.
“Anything that elevates
bungalows in the public
conscious, we think, is
good,” she said.
With its robust collection
of bungalows and historic
homes, Berwyn is poised to
become one of the largest
bungalow districts in the
National Register of His-
toric Places. The district
borders are Cermak Road,
26th Street, Ridgeland
Avenue and Home Avenue.
Many of the 1,290 desig-
nated single-family home
bungalows, typically
known for their oak wood-
work and stained-glass
windows, were built from
1920 to 1930, when the city
grew and the population
boomed. Of those bunga-
lows, as many as 1,041
match the Chicago-style
bungalow criteria. The
district features more than
40 styles of bungalows,
with a variety of porch
settings, window displays
and other details.
Guest called the bunga-
lows “incredibly sturdy
homes” that shouldn’t be
overlooked by new families
looking to settle down.
“We want to make sure
modern families see these
homes as places to raise a
family,” she said.
State approval pushed
the final decision to name
the Central Berwyn Bunga-
low Historic District a
national historic place in
the National Register of
Historic Places, which is
overseen by the National
Park Service. In the coming
weeks, the keeper of the
National Register in Wash-
ington is expected to ap-
prove placement of the
Berwyn district on the list
by October or sooner.
“When you are a volun-
teer and you don’t see the
outcome of your work for
five years, it takes a lot of
patience,” AbiMansour
said. “It is worth it.”
The goal of gaining na-
tional-level status started in
2010, when CoHo was
formed. Then, the group’s
focus was combating the
area’s growing foreclosure
problem. To bolster home-
ownership and protect the
housing stock, the group
launched the Berwyn Bun-
galow Preservation Initia-
tive.
The group received a
grant from the Illinois
Historic Preservation
Agency to hire a consultant
and eventually apply for a
National Register nomina-
tion, the ultimate step in
preserving the Berwyn
community. AbiMansour
said the expense of seeking
historic designation hasn’t
been borne by Berwyn
residents. The state grant
covered 70 percent of the
costs to apply for national
designation. CoHo has
raised the remaining 30
percent, about $10,000.
The grass-roots commu-
nity group has emphasized
the benefits of the historical
designation, including
preservation; improving,
rehabilitating and modern-
izing the historic housing
stock; investing in the city;
bringing in tourists, busi-
nesses and other devel-
opment; and building a
stronger community.
AbiMansour, who also
serves as chairman of the
Berwyn National Register
nomination ad hoc com-
mittee, said the listing will
give the historic homes
official recognition over-
looked by the Chicago
districts.
“Berwyn has always
been known for its bunga-
lows by its people,” he said.
The designation is also a
boon for the city’s market-
ing goals geared toward
first-time homeowners,
AbiMansour said. The
national listing will likely
entice families to consider
Berwyn and help the mid-
dle-class city as it continues
to rebound from the reces-
sion, he said.
Through the Berwyn
Bungalow Preservation
Initiative, bungalow own-
ers are encouraged to vol-
untarily participate and
designate their homes as
local historical landmarks.
Homeowners receive a
plaque and are eligible for
the Illinois Property Tax
Assessment Freeze. The
state program freezes the
assessed value of a home
for eight years, followed by
a four-year period of
stepped-up assessed valua-
tion. By its end, the pro-
gram offers 12 years of
reduced property taxes.
Once the Berwyn district
makes it into the National
Register, these benefits will
continue, although the new
listing will not include any
additional tax perks.
alekach@tribpub.com
The bungalows of Berwyn
Suburb poised
to earn national
designation for
historic homes
By Sasha Lekach
Chicago Tribune
This Craftsman-style home is one of the many varieties of
bungalows in Berwyn’s historic district.
CITY OF HOMES
The quest for Berwyn’s bungalow district to make it onto the National Register of Historic Places is in the final stage.
ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Preservation leader Nasri AbiMansour, his wife, Erin, and
their daughter, Julia, 3, live in a bungalow in Berwyn.
ABEL URIBE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
ABEL URIBE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE ABEL URIBE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Multicolor brick, above, stained glass, below left, and oak
woodwork are typical in Berwyn bungalows.
ABEL URIBE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
The Berwyn Historic Bungalow District boasts more than
40 styles of bungalows, with a variety of porch settings.
CITY OF HOMES
Lenders go high-tech to spot borrowers’ lies Page 4
Luxury meets convenience at Arkadia Tower apartments Page 3
AHC ZGet Chaz Get It DoneChazWaltersHOTPROPERTY Call 773.868.3080
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Selected FORBES One of 10 Most Dependable Real Estate Agents Central USA
The best source for lifestyle living in Chicagoland
