ChicoER.com, April 6, 2012
A multi-million dollar renovation will enhance the exterior and interior of California's Chico Mall, with construction expected to be complete in fall 2012. On behalf of new ownership, Development Management Associates is managing the phased remodeling effort that will allow the prominent retail center to remain open during work.
Green Roofs at 900 North Michigan Avenue Earn President's Award
March 16, 2012
The green roofs at Chicago's 900 North Michigan Avenue earned a 2011 President's Award in the Design, Constructed - Commercial category from the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ILASLA). Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects designed these green spaces: one for luxury residences, one for office tenants, and one topping the parking garage. DMA managed the office and residential green roof projects on behalf of building ownership as part of larger redevelopment work. The President's Award recognizes truly distinctive landscapes and may not be awarded every year or in every category. The roofs feature plantings and structural patterns inspired by aerial views of the Midwest's agricultural landscape. DMA is pleased to have partnered with Hoerr Schaudt on these award-winning roofs, recognized at the ILASLA 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony. For more information click
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Rivers Casino is the First LEED Gold Certified Casino in the World
March 15, 2012
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the newest casino in the Chicagoland area, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Rivers Casino is the first casino in the world to achieve the LEED Gold certification.
"We are proud to be recognized as a leader in sustainable development and we hope to set an example for the rest of the gaming and entertainment industries," said Greg Carlin, CEO of Rivers Casino. "It's important to all of our team members that we are a good corporate citizen."
"Achieving LEED Gold was challenging and expensive, but in the long run, the effort will improve the environment and reduce our operating costs," said Neil Bluhm, Chairman, Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC.
Rivers Casino opened in July 2011 and has become the premier entertainment and gaming destination in the Chicagoland area. Rivers Casino was designed with a sustainability plan to achieve LEED certification for energy, lighting, water and material use, as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable elements. USGBC established LEED to encourage developers to design and construct buildings that protect and save precious resources, while also making good economic sense.
"This honor really belongs to our entire development team including Klai Juba Architects, Cleo Design, DMAC Architecture, Development Management Associates, our general contractor, Pepper Construction and the city of Des Plaines" said Carlin.
"The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health," said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. "The work of innovative building projects such as Rivers Casino is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement."
Chicago Real Estate Daily, March 9, 2012
Rivers Casino and its development team, including Development Management Associates, earned the distinction of Special Achievement of the Year at the 24th Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. The event featured awards in 15 categories and raised $900,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Rivers Casino opened in July 2011 and is awaiting LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Real Estate Bisnow - Chicago, July 18, 2011
A report on the opening of the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois notes that the 137,000-square-foot facility contains more than 800 gaming positions, several restaurants, and many green elements. Midwest Gaming's Neil Bluhm and DMA's Charles Porter are pictured.
Daily Herald, June 20, 2011
The new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois will open July 18 with amenities that include a 44,000-square-foot gambling floor, five dining options, a cocktail lounge, a VIP area, and a multilevel outdoor patio. The article reports the casino will be the first in the nation to apply for LEED certification, an effort that DMA has supported as development manager for the project.
Real Estate Bisnow - Chicago, May 31, 2011
DMA's Charles Porter comments on work to complete the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, slated to open in July. This "sneak peak" at the facility includes two interior photos and cites unique features to accommodate guests and support LEED certification.
Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2011
A report on JMB Realty Corp.'s plans to construct a $350 million office tower in Century City, Los Angeles cites consistent demand for office space in the area and relatively high rents. JMB's Patrick Meara notes that buyers are seeking space with a green sensibility. DMA is providing development management services to JMB for the project, pursuing a goal of a LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
GlobeSt.com, April 13, 2011
A six-story retail property at Oak and Rush Streets in Chicago, housing the luxury department store Barneys New York, recently sold to an Israeli investment firm for $117 million. This report notes that the size of the deal makes it one of the year's largest retail real estate sales in Chicago at a top price per square foot. Development Management Associates served as the development manager for the core and shell of this structure, built to LEED-CS and including a 6,000-square-foot green roof.
Habitat for Humanity, March 2011
A 28,000-square-foot resale store opened its doors in Aurora on March 9th, 2011 with a uniquely green purpose. ReStore fosters the reuse of building materials, appliances and furniture, saves "green" for contractors and do-it-yourselfers, and funds affordable housing projects for the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity®. Tim Feldballe, DMA's CFO and Development Accounting Manager, is a founding member of this new green resource. For more than six years, he's also served as an executive board member and treasurer of Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity.
ReStore keeps construction waste out of landfills by accepting donated goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Shoppers have the opportunity to purchase items at greatly reduced prices, about 50% below retail. From idea to reality, ReStore's development was a three-year process, created during a drop in financial donations. Since 1990, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has built 45 homes.
Development Management Associates is proud of Tim's contribution to this vital organization and supports all staff efforts to benefit communities in meaningful and sustainable ways. For more information about ReStore, visit
www.foxvalleyhabitat.org/restore.
TribLocal Des Plaines, March 29, 2011
DMA's Jason Westrope and Michelle Jaques comment in this article on LEED certification efforts for the newly named Rivers Casino, under development in Des Plaines. Use of sustainable materials, building practices, and green design elements are expected to help the project achieve LEED certification at the silver or gold level.
TribLocal Des Plaines, March 24, 2011
In recognition of green development efforts and the nearby Des Plaines River, Midwest Gaming and Entertainment has named Illinois' newest casino complex "Rivers Casino." Scheduled to open in July, Rivers Casino could be the U.S. casino to earn LEED status, for numerous green design elements and construction practices. Development Management Associates, LLC (DMA) continues to provide development management, project accounting, and LEED-related support to this project.
Hotelier International, February 2011
Sustainable, local agriculture is an increasingly popular trend, and urban green roofs are in on it. Executive Chef Kevin Hickey, of the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, plans to use the new green roof over the hotel at 900 N. Michigan Avenue to produce the freshest possible vegetables and herbs for his specialties. DMA is proud to have played a role in creating this growth opportunity.
Real Estate Bisnow - Chicago, February 10, 2011
dma | property, LLC, an affiliate of Development Management Associates, recently announced its official launch. Blending expertise from DMA and JMB Financial Advisors, the property management team formed at the request of a client and is already managing additional projects. DMA's Jason Westrope and Mike Levin are pictured.
Chicago Real Estate Daily, December 9, 2010
DMA principal Charles Porter is profiled in this article, which notes DMA's role in managing four recent casino developments and Porter's experience in the development management industry.
Illuminate, October 2010
A supplement to Architectural Products magazine featuring energy strategies in lighting takes an in-depth look at the Rivers Casino's Wheelhouse Bar and Grill, in Pittsburgh. DMA oversaw design and construction of this high-end sports lounge after successfully managing the initial casino development. Interior designer Floss Barber and lighting designers Illuminating Concepts helped create an energy-efficient lighting scheme that fits the venue's multiple uses and views, from high-tech sports television to a glass-walled cityscape.
Real Estate Bisnow - Chicago, October 25, 2010
A gathering to mark the completion of the new 15,000-square-foot green roof at 900 N. Michigan Avenue included professionals from DMA, Hoerr Schaudt, JMB, and several office tenants. DMA managed development of this project and a previous green roof project for the mixed-use building - now featuring more than an acre of planted roof area. Recent work also included a renovation of office space overlooking the new roof.
Daily Herald, October 21, 2010
A construction update with photos offers an early look at the emerging Des Plaines casino. The project is set to be finished by summer 2011 and on schedule despite a three-week laborers' strike that stalled construction across the Chicago area several months ago. Jaimie Bulla of DMA, managing development of the casino, comments on plans to seek gold-level LEED certification for this project.
Real Estate Bisnow - Chicago, October 6, 2010
An article about the Des Plaines casino describes the project's unique solution to a requirement in Illinois that casino gaming floors be built over water. The story also notes that the casino may be the first in the country to be LEED-certified and cites some of the project's green elements. DMA's Charles Porter, Mike Levin, and Jason Westrope are pictured.
PlanPhilly, September 22, 2010
A detailed review of the architectural elements of the SugarHouse casino cites many positives–some accolades–and a few suggestions for future phases. The article notes that the building is "appropriate for its function and respectful of its setting" and calls attention to interior and exterior details, including lush plantings and green walls, sweeping river views, subtle design touches, and luscious metal hues on the walls of the gaming floor. As development manager of the project for SugarHouse ownership, DMA worked with Cope Linder Architects and Floss Barber, Inc. on the architecture and design of the casino, opening September 23.
TribLocal, August 30, 2010
A tower, loading dock, and steel beams are among the visible signs of progress at the site of the new Des Plaines casino. Charles Porter of DMA, managing development on behalf of Midwest Gaming and Entertainment LLC, notes in this article that the façade and building exterior will soon be evident. Porter expects to complete most exterior work on the casino before the onset of winter weather. Plans call for a summer grand opening.
GreenBeanChicago.com, July 22, 2010
Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC is working toward LEED certification for the Des Plaines casino, a 147,000-square-foot casino under construction on a 20-acre site at the northwest corner of River Road and Devon Avenue. DMA, development manager on behalf of Midwest Gaming, is also providing LEED consulting services on the project. Green elements detailed in this article include a high-efficiency heating, air ventilation, and cooling system, LED signage and lighting, and site enhancements. Creative accommodations for "green" drivers and smoking guests are also planned. If successfully certified, the Des Plaines Casino would be the first LEED casino in Illinois.
Daily Herald, June 8, 2010
A reconstruction and widening project on Des Plaines River Road between Touhy and Devon avenues is set to begin June 14. Work will be funded primarily by the Illinois Department of Transportation, with contributions from the city of Des Plaines, village of Rosemont, and Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC. Midwest Gaming is developing a 147,000-square-foot casino on a 20-acre site at the northwest corner of River Road and Devon Avenue and will contribute $320,000 to upgrade traffic signals at that intersection and $140,000 to speed road reconstruction. Development Management Associates is serving as development manager and providing LEED consulting services to Midwest Gaming for the casino project.
Chicago Tribune, March 19, 2010
With approval of a special sign ordinance by the Des Plaines City Council, Midwest Gaming continues to move forward with plans for a Des Plaines casino. Development Management Associates is serving as the project manager on behalf of Midwest Gaming. Mike Levin of DMA notes in this article that signage — large-scale LED monitors and electronic murals — will contribute to a fun and entertaining environment for the project, featuring 45,000 square feet of gaming space and an additional 30,000 square feet for restaurants and bars on a 20-acre site. The project is expected to open in fall 2011.
High-end home automation options help distinguish The Residences at 900
Providing development management services to JMB Realty for The Residences at 900, on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue, Development Management Associates sought out a source for high-end home automation technology. DMA partnered with Crestron Electronics to offer a flexible set of options that enhance the market appeal of these distinctive luxury condominiums and include distributed audio, video, lighting control, and phone system communications.
Supersize me: Condo buyers living large in roomy units
Chicago Tribune, April 17, 2009
In an article documenting a growing preference among condo buyers for sizable units, DMA's Charles Porter discusses the evidence at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Working on behalf of JMB Realty in 2007 and 2008, DMA managed the adaptive reuse of eight floors of office space into 47 luxury condominiums, The Residences at 900. The units range from 1,900 to 4,800 square feet, sized to suit buyer demands for more storage, larger master bedrooms, eat-in kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, and dens. Condos developed in the same building in 1990 offered 1,470 to 2,700 square feet.
DMA Plays Lead Role in Equipping LEED Building with Solar Power
Los Angeles, CA, January 14, 2009
One of the country's greenest retrofitted buildings can now generate up to 30 percent of its daily power from its parking garage - specifically, from 1,408 solar panels installed on the garage's top level. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and officials from Constellation Place, LLC, an affiliate of JMB Realty Corp., unveiled the new photovoltaic system on MGM Tower on January 14, 2009. On behalf of JMB Realty, Chicago-based Development Management Associates, LLC (DMA) managed the project from concept to completion, beginning with the selection of SPG Solar Inc., specialists in solar power installation.
MGM Tower is a 35-story office building with more than 775,000 square feet of Class-A office space in Century City Los Angeles. The new photovoltaic system topping its parking garage is the third largest in Los Angeles to date. The completed system at MGM Tower will produce 570,095 kWh annually, cutting the building's purchase of electrical power by approximately 12 percent. Over it's service life, the system will prevent an estimated 277 metric tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 92 acres of trees.
Mike Levin, DMA principal, worked with JMB Realty on the original development of MGM Tower in 2003. The building earned LEED® Silver certification in the existing building category from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2008, a distinction recognizing previous, substantial improvements in energy efficiency.
DMA oversaw completion of this photovoltaic project within a tight timeframe to ensure owner eligibility for solar investment tax credits. As part of the economic stabilization package, the U.S. Congress recently extended commercial and residential solar investment tax credits for eight years — an opportunity for other building owners to explore the potential of solar power and save both energy and investment costs.
Retail Facility Business, December 2008/January 2009
A retail development trade magazine quotes DMA's Jason Westrope on the opportunity for energy efficiency to open conversations about sustainability. Landlords and tenants have a mutual interest in reducing energy costs. Westrope also shares his experience that education and leadership can align landlord and tenant objectives more effectively than edict.
HCW's Branson Landing Wins 2008 International Design and Development Award
Development Management Associates congratulates HCW Development Company, LLC on the selection of Branson Landing for a design award, announced by the International Council of Shopping Centers at its 32nd annual awards ceremony December 3rd. ICSC's awards honor outstanding achievement in the design and development of retail projects and retail store design. From among 63 entries, representing 25 countries, just six projects including Branson Landing earned a design award in the category of Innovative Design and Construction of a New Project.
Branson Landing is a remarkable mixed-use, master planned development that has redefined and reestablished the viability of downtown Branson, Missouri with a unique combination of amenities, including distinctive waterfront shopping, dining, residential, and civic space and a spectacular $7.5 million water feature. Congratulations to HCW as well as design and production architects tvsdesign and Crawford; graphic designer McBride Company, lighting designer Illuminating Concepts; landscape architects Butler Rosenbury & Partners and Yung Design Group, Inc.; and general contractor Killian/Turner.
The Vicksburg Post, October 29, 2008
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Riverwalk Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi on October 28th to be among the first to enter the city's newest casino, according to this report. The Mississippi Gaming Commission's Executive Director calls the project "first rate" and expects it to both sustain and spur growth in the market. Development Management Associates provided development consulting services to Riverwalk's parent company and congratulates Magnolia Hill LLC on the project's timely and successful launch. The company plans a grand opening celebration December 11 - 13.
The Vicksburg Post, October 21, 2008
With the Riverwalk Casino and Hotel near opening, a front-page photograph in Vicksburg, Mississippi's daily paper captures one of the development's unique features--a commitment to exhibit works by local and regional artists in interior and exterior spaces. Development Management Associates, LLC is pleased to have contributed to the public appeal of this project by providing development consulting services to Magnolia Hill LLC, parent company of Riverwalk Casino and Hotel.
Bloomberg.com, October 8, 2008
A Bloomberg news report about Chicago's status as the North American city with the most green roof space begins with a description of the award-winning green roof at 900 North Michigan Avenue, part of The Residences at 900 condominium development. The article notes that green roofs, beyond providing aesthetic benefits to residents, can speed approvals for development projects and generate energy savings. Grace Rappe, of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, and Jamie Bulla, with Development Management Associates, are quoted.
Expanded casino market to grow more next month
The Vicksburg Post, September 21, 2008
Mississippi gaming commissioners, casino operators, and industry experts are betting that the gambling market in Vicksburg will grow with the October opening of the Riverwalk Casino and Hotel, according to this report in The Vicksburg Post. The article cites the project's unique amenities, including plans to feature work by local and regional artists, a large meeting and reception space, an outdoor river walk, and a sculpture garden with native plants. Development Management Associates, LLC is providing development consulting services to Magnolia Hill LLC, parent company of Riverwalk Casino and Hotel, and has helped to expedite the project.
Management-Marketing-Leasing Today, September 2008
The International Council of Shopping Center's newsletter for certified professionals features an article by DMA Principal Martha Spatz. Spatz draws on more than 25 years of tenant coordination experience to outline the skills and qualifications for a team that can guide every project to a timely and successful grand opening. She addresses the selection process, typical team member responsibilities, and the need for initial and ongoing training and development.
Garden Design, Sept/Oct, 2008
Garden Design magazine's three-page feature on The Residences at 900 - Green Roof describes and depicts the many standout features of this unique rooftop prairie. Douglas Hoerr, of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, LLC, is credited with a design that combines modernism and agricultural history--a feat that both lifts and grounds the spirit. A quote from Jamie Bulla of Development Management Associates, LLC, notes the daily enjoyment condominium residents take in the amenity. DMA worked on behalf of JMB Realty to realize The Residences at 900 project, including the notable green roof.
Riverwalk wins license, expects October opening
The Vicksburg Post, July 18, 2008
Vicksburg, Mississippi's daily newspaper reports that the Riverwalk Casino and Hotel is on track to open ahead of schedule and notes that parent company Magnolia Hill, LLC is the first company to receive a gaming license for a Vicksburg casino since the early 1990s. Helping to facilitate rapid progress on the
Riverwalk project, Development Management Associates LLC is providing development consulting services to Magnolia Hill. The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved the gaming license for Riverwalk July 17.
Hotel is where your heart is
Crain's Chicago Business, May 26, 2008
An article about busy CEOs, seeking homes with services like those available at hotels, describes The Residences at 900 and quotes JMB Realty's Pat Meara. The article notes that buyers of these luxury condos can take advantage of amenities like the health club, spa, and concierge available through the Four Seasons Hotel next door. Development Management Associates, LLC worked as the development manager for JMB on this unique project, positioned in an iconic Chicago landmark. Principals of DMA led the original development of 900 North Michigan and are pleased to continue to deliver high-quality products within the building.
Greenroofs.org, May 2, 2008
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a not-for-profit industry association, recognized only seven green roof and green wall projects nationwide in 2008 for exemplary design. Sophisticated design and craftsmanship, along with environmental benefits, distinguished the green roof created by Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, LLC for The Residences at 900. Development Management Associates, LLC congratulates Hoerr Schaudt on its well-deserved 2008 Award for Excellence. DMA is proud to have been responsible for coordinating design and construction of this notable green roof on behalf of JMB Realty, as part of the successful transformation of high-rise office space to luxury condominiums at 900 North Michigan Avenue.
The Residences at 900 — Green Roof
CBS 2 Chicago, August 14, 2007
Mayor Daley inaugurated the recently planted intensive green roof at 900 North Michigan in an event attended by representatives from landscape architect, Douglas Hoerr, the project architect, Booth Hansen, and DMA, LLC.
DMA, LLC was responsible for the coordination of the design and construction of this amenity which will serve as a private deck for residents of
The Residences at 900. The view from the office component of this iconic high-rise is also greatly enhanced by the greening of this important "fifth elevation". This, the newest of Chicago's green roofs, is also one of its largest.
