Business leaders rally against a planned special service area tax that would bring beautification and marketing for the cultural destination. View Full Caption

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CHINATOWN New banners have been installed along one of Chinatown's main commercial corridors, but they do not welcome visitors or promote a local attraction.

Instead, they slam a proposal that would create a special tax to beautify and promote the area.

The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce has petitioned the city to create what's known as a Special Service Area for the neighborhood's main business and entertainment corridor. The areas, which are citywide, help commercial districts to fund enhanced public services through the collection of an additional property tax.

Such a tax would fund needed beautification, marketing and other improvements to one of the South Side's biggest cultural and entertainment districts, according to those in favor of the plan. But there are some business and property owners in the area who say the tax is not in their best interest and would bleed them dry after a series of recent tax increases.

Community forums and City Council committee meetings have seen a vocal opposition to the proposal, officials said. Banners decrying the special service area were hung up throughout Chinatown Square the mall along Archer and Wentworth avenues that is perhaps the most heavily trafficked area of Chinatown.

"Now the city wants to do one more tax," Joanna Moy, director of the United Chinatown Organization, said at a recent news conference. "We'll end up having problems making ends meet."

Others say that the special service area is needed because the area is a growing destination in the city with new attractions, millions in public infrastructure improvements and even a new neighborhood being built directly to the north. The tax modest by special service area standards would complement those improvements and help attract people to the area, supporters said.

Chinatown is the only major cultural or entertainment destination in the city not to have a special service area, according to officials.

"We feel the city has invested a lot of money in Chinatown. This money is making it a better place," said Darryl Tom, a local property owner and member of the chamber's special service area committee. "We think people will get a lot more than that in return."

Signs in opposition to the Special Service Area tax have been hung around Chinatown Square. [DNAinfo/Joe Ward]

A special service area would need City Council approval and the support of 25th Ward Ald. Danny Solis, who said he is working to clarify misinformation about the proposal. At least one more hearing on the proposal will be held, he said.

"Some people that were very against were turned around," Solis said. "There's some people who are not."

The special service area would cover Chinatown Square, 2133 S. China Place, down to the area around Wentworth and Cermak Road. The $160,000 it would seek to raise per year would cost about $860 per year for each property owner within the area's boundaries, according to the chamber.

That amount is considerably less than what many of the city's 53 service areas bring in. (A Roger Park special service area covering Devon Avenue another diverse, cultural destination collects nearly $450,000, according to a city contract.)

Those funds would provide beautification and landscaping, power-washing, garbage cans and collection and marketing for the commercial district, Tom said. It would also fund a staff position to administer the newly collected tax, he said. Such improvements would boost Chinatown's appeal as the neighborhood makes strides in attracting more people.

A new Chinatown library opened in 2015 and a 30,000 square-foot park field house opened in the area two years before that. A $60 million plan to improve Wentworth and Wells venues has begun in earnest, and a 62-acre strip of land just north of Chinatown will be built into a "new riverfront neighborhood."

"It is not unreasonable for the city to ask for a sustainable system in which to maintain their investments," Ernie Wong, executive with the Chinese American Service League, wrote to business owners in an open letter. "The one thing that both proponents and opposition of the Chinatown SSA can agree on is that there are problems with trash, landscape and pavement maintenance, security, lighting, etc. All things that the [special service area] has the ability to address."

Business owners rally against the proposed special service tax in Chinatown Square on Tuesday. [DNAinfo/Joe Ward]

Not every business leader feels the same. The special service area proposal suffers from "bad timing," Tom said, because of the newly implemented pop tax, bag tax and a looming property tax increase. Business owners in the Chinatown Square Association pay an additional fee to pool resources, they said.

"It's going to effect all the retail businesses and restaurants in the area," said Pat Jan, a member of the Chinatown Association of Retail Space. "If businesses close, there will be no money for the [special service area]. Chinatown will be a ghost town."

There's no way to measure the economic impact of improvements made from special service areas, both sides said. But Chinatown already is seeing positive effects from its new amenities and changes to the area, and those could only be strengthened by the special service area, supporters say.

"We've got a new $20 million library, a new field house that is one of the jewels of the Park District," Solis said. "We think this [extra assessment] to complete beautification is a small price to pay."

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When the lights went out in downtown Norman Saturday night, the Porch Fest party didn't stop.

Normanites strolled through the Miller Historic District, mostly ignoring the power outage, voices soft as they stopped to visit with friends and listen to acoustic performances. Some seemed hardly aware that a major portion of downtown Norman running through the Porch Fest area had lost power.

Others thought it added to the community-friendly atmosphere of the event.

It's kind of cool because the power did go out, and it makes it more intimate, said Stevie Michelle. We have amazing talent in Norman. Our community is so cool.

Irrational Consumers, a skunk (ska-punk fusion) band comprised of middle and high school students, performed with gusto in front of McMichael Music despite losing their microphones and amplifiers during the set.

Parents and fans joked that they had blown out the power in the whole block.

Porch Fest is really magical, said Kyle Bergersen, the father of two Irrational Consumers members. Bergersen said the family had been out of town for last year's festival and only returned shortly before Porch Fest, so this was the boys' first chance to participate as performers.

We just accidentally stumbled on it last year, and it's awesome, he said.

For some, enjoying the Miller neighborhood was a big part of the draw.

I came last year and loved it. I've always admired the porches on this block, said Lauren Hale. It's pretty amazing. They're going to power through despite the power outage.

Elaine Kumin said she's old enough to remember when people sat on their front porches and strolled along the sidewalk visiting with neighbors, then air conditioning and garage doors came along, and things changed.

People go in their houses, and they don't come out, Kumin said. This is a taste of what was. It's great to see children out, playing. It's a wonderful sense of community.

Friends and neighbors greeted one another, kids ran through the grass and people brought their dogs on leashes with hosting porch owners often providing bowls of water for the visiting canines.

I like listening to this kind of music, said Abram, who added that he is four-and-a half before jumping up and running circles through the grass.

We were listening to some acoustic around the corner, said Jeff Mlekush, who said they hadn't realized that Porch Fest was affected by the power outage, though he and others had been at nearby downtown businesses when the power went out and decided to come on over to the neighborhood music festival.

Despite the positive attitudes, many performers were affected and a couple of porches shut down performances, but most kept going. Only three participating porches, all located on Miller Avenue still had power.

We shifted a few people who were electric only over to Miller where they had power, said co-organizer Sara Kaplan. There were only a couple of people who cut their sets short.

The early crowd was smaller this year with temperatures back on the rise Saturday, but with darkness descending, the crowds seemed to expand, even around houses with torchlight or no lights at all.

It would be better if the power would come back on, said Janelle Powers. It's hard on the musicians. We like singer, songwriter music. We came last year and were looking forward to it this year. We like this neighborhood.

Carol Danko said the heat and the bugs made for a lighter crowd this year, but the event was still worth showing up.

It's amazing that this all happens in people's yards, said John Sandridge. I think It's really good for the community.

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It is hard to move through San Francisco without coming into contact with a [Lawrence] Halprin landscape, said Charles Birnbaum, president and chief executive of The Cultural Landscape Foundation(TCLF).

Born in New York, Halprin moved to the Bay Area in the mid-1940s and established his own practice in San Francisco in 1949. His initial work focused on residential properties, but by the 1950s, he was working on larger campuses and transitioning to the public realm.

Now, TCLF is hosting a photography exhibit on view at the Palace of Fine Arts that celebrates Halprin's life and legacy. The exhibition also highlights the risk of losing the landscapes Halprin created in San Francisco and beyond.

His work and design concepts broadly affected the infrastructure of the city during his lifetime, Birnbaum told Hoodline.

Some of Halprin's earliest urban designs include Ghirardelli Square (1962-1968). According to Birnbaum, the square was one of the first efforts to recycle a historic building.

While he was working on Ghirardelli Square, Halprin also spent a decade working on Embarcadero Plaza, since named after Justin Herman.

The landscape architect was also responsible for the design of United Nations Plaza, Levis Plaza, Washington Square, the Lucas Studio campus in the Presidio, and even the layout of Market Street between the Embarcadero and the Castro.

Plans for the three-mile stretch also included Hallidie Plaza around the Powell Street Muni/BART, down to the various sizes and shapes of brick pavers and decorative lamp posts, an homage to San Francisco's City Beautiful movement.

At the end of his life and career, Halprin designedStern Grove, which today hosts summer Sunday concerts in its one-of-a-kind amphitheater.

Halprin viewed cities as theaters and designed urban landscapes that directed how people should interact with his spaces, Birnbaum said. He wanted people to play in his fountains, and used a variety of surfaces and structures to change the pace of people moving through his landscapes.

But many of his works are at risk of disappearing, due to the lack of maintenance and neglect. For example, United Nations Plaza was at risk a few years ago, with a chain link fence erected around a dry fountain.

Although the fountain is working again, there are still challenges in the plaza, and going forward, it is not clear whether the city intends to maintain the design as Halprin intended, Birnbaum told us.

For the most part, Halprin was always looking forward to the next project, but he lived long enough to be saddened by the sight of his projects moving away from his original intent or coping with a lack of maintenance.

In many cases, his landscape design was blamed for the social challenges associated with that neglect, rather than the stewards. According to Birnbaum, Halprin once related his frustration with spending ten to 20 years trying to get a project built, only to spend the next two decades fighting to keep it from being torn down.

TCLF is trying to raise awareness of Halprins legacy to prevent such loss, through the photography exhibit and its ongoing Landslide program. The program and the photography exhibit were launched last year to celebrate what would have been Halprins 100th birthday.

Through September 4th, visitors can see the 56 newly-commissioned photos of his work and learn more about his legacy at the Palace of Fine Arts.

The Palace of Fine Arts is located at 3601 Lyon St. and is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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Renowned landscape architect Hank White, founder of New York City-based HM White, has designed residential, civic and, commercial outdoor spaces, including the Madison Square Park public urban space, the garden court and sky garden at The New York Times building, and the courtyard and common roof gardens at the celebrity-heavy 443 Greenwich condo development.

We caught up with Mr. White to talk about the importance of architectural integrity, his grave concerns about climate change and why he thinks fringe areas surrounding urban cores offer the best real estate opportunities

Mansion Global: Describe your dream property.

Hank White: Anything that has access toand relentless views ofbeautiful landscapes. Thats what does it for me personally, but if you think about high-quality and high-value urban space in general, waterfront, park views and park visibility are all important. That applies to suburban and rural space as well.

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MG: Do you have a real estate property that got away?

HW: When we were looking to move out of the city because of our expanding family, in that classic cliche, we found an ideal Cotswalds cottage in the neighborhood we wanted to be in, but they wanted to close right away. And we just werent ready to pull the trigger.

And theres another house, that we looked at before we had children. I introduced my wife to a summer community in Rhode Island that I grew up in.

We saw a house on a knoll with amazing waterfront views that needed a lot of work and was 150 years old. I couldnt get the capital to buy it, but I was planning on putting about $300,000 into it to transform it and preserve it, and then flip it. We could have gotten it for about $700,000 in the latter part of the 90s. If the house was on the market in a fine condition now, it could ask $9 million.

MG: What does luxury mean to you?

HW: Primarily, its quality of space, quality of materials, abundance of natural light and refinement of architecture and detailed expressions. Its how materials are put together and how theyre crafted. Whether in a modernist palette or in an accurate historic palette, it has to have design integrity and intelligence.

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MG: What area do you think is the next hub for luxury properties?

HW: Its about the overall demographic shift toward millennials, and how much technology is transforming our world. Over 75% of the world will be living in an urban area in the next five years or so. That number used to be much, much lower.

The next hubs are probably neighborhoods on the fringes of high-valued urban neighborhoods.

The big news is surrounding population growth as well as climate change. Sea level rising is a big issue. Places by the water need to be reinvented, and dealt with.

And I think places all need a form of public access. Youre likely going to see denser developments around train stations.

MG: Whats the biggest surprise in the luxury real estate market now?

HW: You see these over $10,000-per-square-foot apartments on the 80th floor of sliver towers. Those prices are driven by emotion not a quantitative, or realistic, economic model. These places are so ego driven, that its hard to price them.

Plus, they slap on the word luxury to everything, and you walk in and its a 500-square-feet one-bedroom. It may have a Miele appliance, but does that make it luxury?

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MG: Where are the best luxury homes in the world and why?

HW: I just came back from Italy and Greece, and every time I travel, what Im drawn to are places where the architectural history and heritage has been preserved, valued and nurtured. Its not only about the built environment, but the surrounding open space, and natural-world qualities that give it so much of its character.

Those are the places I find to have the biggest impact, and thats what lifts my spirits, because of the awe of the antiquity. Its humbling to be in a place where so many other people have inhabited it before you, and so many generations have respected that history.

As you drive into these European towns you feel the difference. In America, a great deal of the country is sprawl. We have to go through the commercial crud to get through to something we see as charming or beautiful.

MG: Whats your favorite part of your home?

HW: My house is an 1874 Victorian. My favorite view is looking up the stairs. It has something of a spiral quality to it. When you stand on the bottom floor looking up, its the core of the house. It speaks to the quality of the architectural design.

Also, I love sitting outside on a terrace enclosed by vegetation, looking onto my gardens, and reading a book. As a landscape architect, Im in the business of creating outdoor rooms, and this is one of my outdoor rooms.

More:Treat Your Home Like a Crush, French Designer Says

MG: What best describes the theme to your home and why?

HW: Its warmth. A friend told us, whenever I come here, I feel very calm. Because its a Victorian, there are a lot of rooms, and its not loft-like, but we removed a lot of doors so the openings were maintained. The large openings between the rooms means that the flow is great, and it creates warmth, and a sense a movement.

Because theres a lot of historic millwork and casing around the moulding, and high ceilings, we literally stripped the interior clean of all clutter so you can see that. We introduced a lot of warm colors too.

My friend said its like being in a spa lounge. Lighting is a big part of that. Furniture selection and decluttering is really important too.

MG: Whats the most valuable thing in your home?

HW: The millwork. Otherwise, a collection of paintings. What we try to do when we travel is dig into as much of the local art scene as we can. We have a piece from a young artist in Barcelona, and one from Quebec City. The art acknowledges memorable occasions in our lives; we were captivated by the beauty and art and the representation of that special time.

More:Chicago-Based Interior Designer Says Nothing Beats a Killer View

MG: Whats the most valuable amenity to have in a home right now?

HW: Creating a nexus where people want to gather. Kitchens are now big social centers, but it didnt used to be that way at all.

MG: Whats your best piece of real estate advice?

HW: Look at the edges of high-valued districts and neighborhoods. And the other thing to look out for are access to beautiful, open space, conservation land or waterfront.

One warning: Being mindful of our global climate, trends, and the vulnerability of waterfront property at this point. Your real estate dreams may be wiped out.

Its alarming whats happening and the speed in which its occurring. I see it in the waterfront community I grew up inthe tides are higher.

More:Beautiful Homes Pop Up in Some of the Most Unexpected Places, Says Daniel Libeskind

MG: Whats going on in the news that will have the biggest impact on the luxury real estate market?

HW: Global warming, and a lot of developers are already pursuing low-carbon emission buildings. Hopefully more and more will start supporting that kind of thing. New York City is doing what it can with changes to building code. In part, the private sector may need to lead the way.

Our European colleagues are much more ahead of the game.

MG: What is the best area now for investing in luxury properties?

HW: Islands, like Manhattan. Any place that has sustainable value and resources but physical limitations in terms of space, is always where people will want to be.

The challenge will be how to accommodate more and more people in a confined area in a way that improves livability and increases the value. Thats part of our job, working with so many developers, were taking a sows ear and making it into a silk purse.

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MG: If you had a choice of living in a new development or a prime resale property, which would you choose and why?

HW: Im attracted to history, so it would always be resale. Im of the mind that while we need to respect our past, with technology theres an opportunity to reinvent the past and make it relevant to how we live today. Its important to do that without erasing that past, that heritage, and keeping an eye on the environment footprint.

MG: What area currently has the best resale value?

HW: Places that have architectural integrity, whether thats modern or historic. It has to be authentic to whatever period of architectural style or expression it is. And it helps when its in a place where neighbors have been concerned with preservation and care.

The same is true for the landscape as much as the building. When sprawl development is resisted and care is given to an open landscape, thats how you uphold resale value.

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By MEGHAN PIERCEUnion Leader CorrespondentAugust 20. 2017 11:16PM

Judith Reeve and Kelly Dent of the Sustainable Hanover Committee have donated their services in designing the landscape for a new to park to showcase sustainable landscaping techniques.(Courtesy photo)

The School Street Park will be located on an empty town-owned lot between School Street and the municipal parking lot behind Hanover Town Hall.

The Sustainable Hanover Committee spearheaded the project as a way to inspire and educate the public on how to create sustainable landscapes, said committee member Larry Litten.

Fundraising for the project is underway, Litten said, but a recent a donation from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation of $50,000 has taken a big chunk out of the expected $88,400 overall cost of the project.

A landscape architect and a landscape designer sitting on the committee have donated their talents to the project, saving on costs. The city-owned land has been a vacant lot for many years, but once had a house on it used by the town as a community center Litten said.

We hope construction will start next spring, he said.

One of the bigger features to be highlighted in the park will be a rain garden that will capture stormwater runoff.

We hope to actually drain the stormwater out of a large section of a parking lot, preventing it from going straight back into the Connecticut River, Litten said.

The park will also feature the use of native plants, ways to reduce lawn space, a pollinator habitat and edible landscaping.

The park also will include play areas for children and a sitting area.

We also think that we just need to promote the concept of people slowing down and enjoying nature, Litten said.

A website will also be created as an accompanying resource for the public, he said.

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Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC, a Spokane Valley accounting firm, has hired Molly Rupp and Kaylea Passmore. Rupp is a document production specialist. Passmore has been hired as a staff accountant.

Bernardo|Wills Architects has hired Licia LeGrant, architect; Philip Ward, landscape architect; and Saul Rip Hansen, BIM/CAD technician. LeGrant is working on the Catalyst Project in Spokanes University District and a manufacturing facility for Katerra Inc. in the Spokane Valley. She has 16 years experience in architecture. Ward is working on landscape and irrigation modifications for Mission Park as well as projects at Farragut State Park and The Club at Rock Creek near Coeur dAlene. He has 36 years of landscape architecture experience. Hansen is drafting, designing and providing construction support for improvements to the North Idaho Dermatology medical office building and a tenant improvement for Kootenai Healths medical office building.

Jeff Jurgensen has been promoted to regional director of OAC Eastern Washington. Jurgensen has 26 years of project and construction manager experience and will lead strategic development in the district, manage OACs Spokane office and contribute as a service provider to clients. OAC is a construction management, forensic architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Seattle with offices in Olympia, Spokane and Silicon Valley.

STCU has hired Jeff Stone as business banking manager. Stone has 25 years of banking experience and comes to STCU from US Bank. The credit union has also announced four promotions. Amy Butler has been promoted to manager of the Crossroads Branch in Coeur dAlene. Janell Pavlica, who has been with STCU for 20 years, has been promoted to manager of the Indian Trail branch. Tanya Yost has been promoted from assistant manager to manager of STCUs Silver Lake branch in Dalton Gardens. Brandy Stern has been promoted to manager of the U-District branch after serving as the assistant manager at the Cheney location.

The National League for Nursing has named the Washington State University College of Nursing a Center of Excellence. The college was given the honor under the category enhancing student learning and professional development and is one of 15 universities or health care organizations in the nation to receive the Center of Excellence award.

Washington State University chemistry professor Aurora Clark has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society. Clark received the award for her research and service in nuclear/inorganic and computational chemistry. With 157,000 members, the American Chemical Society is the worlds largest scientific society. Fellows make up less than 0.7 percent of the societys membership.

Selkirk Wealth Advisors LLC has hired Todd Koyama as a wealth adviser. He has worked in the industry in Spokane since 1999.

Dr. Richard Burt, DDS, will open a new Aspen Dental office in Coeur dAlene on Monday. The office is at 223 Ironwood Drive.

The Spokane County Public Works Department has hired Cathy Westby as training and performance manager. She will focus on employee development and performance measures.

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Windows not only enhance your homes exterior curb appeal, but they also play a key role in energy efficiency and can directly impact your monthly energy bills. Investing in new windows is a big decision. How do you know when its time to replace them? Answering the questions below can help serve as a guide.

Are Windows Warped or Damaged?Sometimes windows require minor repairs like new weatherstripping, locks or cranks. However, if your window sash or frame is warped or damaged, this kind of concern is often best addressed by replacing the window. If they dont open or close properly or they stick, this is a sign the window might be warped or damaged. Warping can occur over time, especially on older wooden-framed windows. When wood is exposed to water and absorbs it over time, it can become warped or swollen, which can ultimately damage the frame. Also look for cracks in the frames and window panes. Contact a window company, like American Vision Windows, to assess any issues you discover and make a window repair or replacement recommendation.

Are Windows Drafty, Noisy, or Hot/Cold to Touch?If you feel a draft coming in around the windows or they feel hot or cold to the touch, this could be a sign your windows arent sealed or insulated properly. Many homes built before 1970 used single pane windows that are often drafty. Most windows today are double and triple pane windows that offer better insulation (less heat loss) and protection from weather, which ultimately translates to savings on your energy bill. Plus, if youre hearing a lot of outside noise, you may need to invest in new windows that offer better acoustic insulation, to keep unwanted noise outside where it belongs.

Has the Energy Bill Increased?If youve noticed an increase in your monthly energy bill, it could mean that your heating and cooling system is actually throwing energy out the window. Again, this often ties back to older, poorly-insulated windows. An important benefit of new windows is increased energy efficiency which should ultimately result in an energy-saving cost reduction on your energy bill.

Has Your Home Weathered a Storm?If you live in a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake zone or just experienced a really heavy, damage-inducing storm, your windows may have sustained damage. Look for visible signs of damage like cracks, chips, and dents. Also test functionality. If the windows arent opening and closing properly, you may want to consider replacing them.

Are Windows Hard to Clean?New windows are designed with easier cleaning in mind. If you have older windows that are difficult to clean, you may want to save yourself the extra hassle by installing new windows that are much easier to clean and maintain.

Are You Making Home Improvements or Trying to Boost Curb Appeal?Old windows can make a house look shabby, especially if they are front windows, facing out into the neighborhood. If youre looking to make some home improvements and potentially boost curb appeal, installing brand new windows can often be a key component to giving your house the exterior face lift it needs. Bear in mind, if you are restoring a historical home, youll want to install windows that are suited to the look/era of your home. Consult a window expert to get some good professional recommendations. Leading window companies like American Vision Windows offer a variety of window style options to fit many home styles and renovation budgets.

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Glasgow-based construction firm CCG has completed a window replacement contract to 86 properties in the south of the city on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association.

Works were undertaken to properties along Langside Road and involved the installation of the CCG-manufactured Dual Turn Timber Window as well as the repair and upgrade of stonework on the building faade.

Manufactured across a semi-automated production line in the bespoke, zero-waste CCG Manufacturing facility located at the companys Cambuslang headquarters, the windows were delivered to site fully finished to ensure a swift and easy installation that was delivered by the companys expert building renewals division, CCG Specialist Building Services.

John Paton, CCG manufacturing manager, said: Our windows are precision engineered to ensure the highest quality for our clients. Timber windows are highly sustainable and have excellent environmental properties, ensuring that the tenants of Govanhill Housing Association will achieve savings on their energy bills.

Paul Muldoon, CCG specialist building services manager, said: CCG SBS were delighted to carry out this contract on behalf of Govanhill HA. Having windows delivered to site entirely finished brings many on-site advantages including ease of installation. With the efficiency brought by our expert team, the entire contract was fully completed within a period of just 18 weeks. We look forward to working with the association in the future.

John McLardie, chairperson of Govanhill Housing Association, said: This latest phase of replacing older window units with new high-performance quality timber windows is a key feature of the Associations ongoing Major Repairs and Planned Maintenance programme which aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel bills for our tenants. The contract was skillfully delivered by the CCG team within programme and budget and the Association looks forward to working with CCG on future phases.

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