Well, we made it… through one of the mildest winters in Chicago’s history. Time to enjoy the sunshine ☀️, the blooming tulips 🌷, and the start of…conference season 🤓?
That’s right! Farr Associates is on the road again, with events widespread and close to home, to discuss projects and the profession. Join one of our team at the events below. Or, if we haven’t talked in a while, send a wire! We’d love to connect or re-connect and learn where you’re at this spring. 🌿
Deals & Donuts with Illinois Housing Council 🏢 🍩
🗓️ March 22, 2024
📍 Farr’s Office
📝 Registration
Lawson House opens for full occupancy this Spring! The renovation includes 409 single-room occupancy (SRO) units, a complete envelop retrofit, new mechanical systems, and new office and amenity spaces for permanent supportive housing.
Join Associate Principal Mercedes Miley with members of the development team to discuss the project and lessons learned.
Image: Kai Brown Photography
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference 🌱
🗓️ April 23-24, 2024
📍 Dubuque, Iowa
📝 Information
Farr is excited to join other great minds at the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference in Dubuque! Founder Doug Farr will be a featured speaker on the Electrify and Thrive: Paving the Way to Net-Zero Energy and Decarbonization panel, along with Marcella Bondie, Katie Kaluzny, Maddie Liput. Send us a line if you want to meet up in Iowa!
Professional Parents Forum 🐣
🗓️ April 26, 2024 🕘 9AM-12PM
📍 53 E Wacker Dr
📝 Registration
Associate Principal Mercedes Miley, through her role on the Board of Women in Planning & Development, is organizing the Professional Parent’s Forum. This workshop is open to all in the AEC industry and will include topics related to work/life balance, workplace & corporate policies, and strategizing your career with your family in mind. This is about more than just paternity leave—the Forum will reflect the diverse experience of the AEC industry and the ongoing challenges related to parenthood. Childcare is included with with advanced registration. The Forum is hosted by Women in Planning & Development in partnership with the American Institute of Architects and the American Planning Association.