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Sustainable, Affordable Housing Development is Unveiled in Auburn-Gresham

A sustainable, affordable housing development and retail space has come to Auburn-Gresham. 548 Capital, a subsidiary of 548 Enterprise, partnered with the City of Chicago, ComEd, LISC Chicago, JPMorgan Chase and local minority-owned businesses to announce the successful realization of the affordable housing and retail spaces at 1376 W. 79th Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was […]
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A sustainable, affordable housing development and retail space has come to Auburn-Gresham.

548 Capital, a subsidiary of 548 Enterprise, partnered with the City of Chicago, ComEd, LISC Chicago, JPMorgan Chase and local minority-owned businesses to announce the successful realization of the affordable housing and retail spaces at 1376 W. 79th Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week to announce the development.

“We at 548 Enterprise are very proud to have partnered with the City on this synergistic project on 79th Street,” said AJ Patton, CEO and founder of 548 Enterprise. “The TIF program was vital to the project’s success, and we are grateful for the city program and Alderman Moore’s continued advocacy.”

The development encompasses 7,000 square feet of retail space and accommodates 11 commercial storefronts. The space also includes 28 affordable-housing residential units with cutting-edge, energy-efficient features such as a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC system, high-performance windows and energy-efficient lighting. In the next development phase, rooftop solar photovoltaic panels will be installed, potentially contributing to a projected 33% to 50% reduction in energy consumption.

Financial backing for the project includes a $500,000 grant from the Department of Housing’s (DOH) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Purchase Rehab program. Furthermore, LISC Chicago has provided a $1.5 million loan as part of its Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF), supporting the development’s commitment to fostering businesses. JPMorgan Chase has also played a crucial role by extending support through EOCF, facilitating access to loan capital for borrowers and projects outside traditional lending criteria.

“The completion of 1370 W. 79th Street renovation is a testament to the dedication of the DOH and developers like Patton, who strive to provide affordable housing in our communities,” said DOH’s Acting Commissioner Jim R. Horan. “In addition to providing the needed affordable housing, this project also serves as a representation for the continued revitalization and growth of the South Side of Chicago.”

This initiative represents a pivotal step in an ongoing campaign to advance building decarbonization and reduce communities’ reliance on fossil fuels by adopting more efficient energy technologies. In tandem with ComEd’s highly regarded energy efficiency program, which has generated over $8 billion in energy bill savings for families and businesses since 2008, ComEd’s Affordable Housing New Construction program, designed to incentivize energy-efficient building design, played a substantial role in the project.

Offering nearly $88,000 in incentives and ongoing technical assistance, this program facilitated the integration of high-efficiency building elements like heat pumps, HVAC systems, windows, and other features. These elements have demonstrated a significant reduction in energy usage, decreased carbon emissions, and improved air quality for the community, all made possible through ComEd’s valuable support.

“ComEd is proud to partner with 548 Capital on the development of new, high-efficiency housing and retail space along the historic 79th Street corridor,” said Gil C. Quiniones, CEO of ComEd. “This project will create long-term sustainability and economic benefits for this community and Chicago more broadly, advancing our goal of empowering customers to adopt higher efficiency equipment that will lower their energy usage, reduce carbon emissions and enhance air quality across all of our communities.”

The overall project expenses for 1370 W. 79th Street amount to $2.7 million, with the Department of Housing’s (DOH) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant playing a crucial role in facilitating the rehabilitation of the development. As per the stipulations outlined in the TIF Purchase Rehab program, Patton has committed to preserve nine out of the 28 residential units as affordable housing for individuals at 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for 10 years.

Other vital stakeholders contributing to the residential renovation project include the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Ald. David Moore of the 17th Ward.

“Mixed-use development projects are vital to providing access to more affordable housing and businesses and steering Illinois toward a future of clean energy. AJ Patton and his team at 548 Capital have spearheaded these important developments across our city,” said David Moore, 17th Ward Alderman. “I also want to thank all of the groups that contributed to help bring this development to fruition and for their continued dedication to making the 17th ward a clean and efficient development space.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

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