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Shimpaku Juniper 15 years old, origin soems from Kurlie Island and grows in volcanic archipelago sediment, light shade, water every three days
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Good Faith Business
At Coordinate, there is an active practice of striving toward everyone's best interest for all of the parties involved. Good faith is what we aim for. Why is this? For business to grow, much like a bonsai tree, the right mix of trust, reliability and environment is required.
Bonsai trees, according to Zen Buddhist tradition, are built on harmony. Crucial to a bonsai's success is its early root development. There are many factors tied to the survival of each tree. The physical properties of the soil, the availability of nutrients, and the temperature all impact an expanding system of roots.
Like a new tree, each business relationship requires attention, effort, and cultivation in order to flourish. Each of these relationships is built on good faith. When all parties involved are connected with honest communication and integrity, the roots of the relationship are nourished for sustainable and permanent growth. Here at Coordinate Properties we practice this level of engagement daily.
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Sandwich Board Art of the Month
In a creative effort to generate revenue with our monthly board art, this month, President Lincoln can be seen on Armitage calling attention to the SpotHero parking spots next to the office. Pun intended by the way. To its success, SpotHero usage has increased by more than 50% this month!
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815 West Armitage in Lincoln Park is not only home to Coordinate Properties, but McShane’s Exchange as well. McShane’s Exchange is a designer consignment boutique that opened its doors on May 10th in 1988 by Denise McShane. The boutique’s mission has always been to create an affordable and inviting shopping environment for women of all ages and sizes. McShane’s has gone through many changes throughout the decades; the most recent of the big changes occurred in September of 2020 when the boutique was sold. McShane’s Exchange was sold to Alejandra Lopez, who was introduced to McShane’s in 1997 when her mom brought her in by force—she was only 6 years old and did not like shopping trips. Her sentiments towards shopping changed drastically when she became a high school student at Lincoln Park High School in 2005, she was eager to be trendy but knew she had to get a job to obtain the many clothing items she desired. She walked to McShane’s one day and was offered her first real job, it was an exciting moment for the then teenager. The same feelings of excitement were replicated when she decided to buy McShane’s Exchange in September of 2020. She has kept the original name and business model and hopes to continue growing the boutique’s legacy for many more decades to come. In honor of the boutique’s birthdate, McShane’s Exchange will be hosting a birthday celebration on Sunday, May 9th. Refreshments, goodie bags, and surprises will be offered throughout the day to celebrate McShane’s Exchange turning 33.
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Alejandra Lopez - owner and operator McShane's Exchange
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This past Earth Day the Ravenswood Neighbors Association and Coordinate Properties collaborated to set up planters at 4710 N Ravenswood. Going forward, these will be used to grow native flowers, grasses, and produce in addition to providing shelter for city-dwelling bees. All plants and flowers grown here, will be transferred to various parkway gardens in Ravenswood during the beginning of June.
Other green initiatives include the Plant Chicago and University of Illinois community composting event. With the goal of collecting 5 tons of compostable material (grass clippings, leaves, landscaping waste, kitchen scraps), people who dropped off compostable material were sent home with a bucket of finished compost.
My mother taught me to always leave a place cleaner than I found it, and that extends to the planet we all share.
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This chic industrial office space is rarely available. Over 3,400 SF, this premium office space is partitioned into 10 private offices, a kitchenette, and a conference room, in addition to an open floor plan. Located in the heart of Ravenswood and less than 2 blocks of the Ravenswood Metra and the Damen Brown Line make this property ideal for any number of businesses. Zoned C3-2, it can accommodate a wide variety of uses. Come check it out while you can.
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Looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy the city as the weather gets nicer? Art on theMart is back with a video art collaboration with the Adler Planetarium titled Astrographics. More than 30 projectors work together to put on the show, running free every night of May from 9-9:30. Face coverings are required but you can view the show from the Riverwalk between Franklin and Wells. More information can be found here.
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Looking for a new home? Your first brick and mortar? Maybe a place where you did not hole up for a global pandemic? Tell us about what you are looking for and we are happy to help.
info@coordinateproperties.com
(847) 409-4900
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