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GETTING TENANTS
INVOLVED
As Hammer stated, ‘going green’ is a neces-
sity to survive in the commercial real estate
market in Chicago, and an integral aspect
of attracting new tenants. In our society,
environmental consciousness is a trait that
clients value highly and as such, companies
who seek their business must embody it in
their practices. Offering a place of business
that shares a commitment to continually
striving towards efficiency, AMA Plaza also
raises awareness for environment causes.
“As tenants were getting more sophisticated
in their energy and sustainability require-
ments,” Susan says of the increasing demand
for energy efficiency.”We were able to re-
spond to that, and it became very easy for
us to do so because of how sophisticated our
systems and programs were at that time.”
“We also have been able to develop
awareness with our other tenants,” she
continues.”Whether it’s a law firm or oth-
er service oriented tenant or a technology
based tenant. Now that they are using what
the building has available as part of their cor-
porate responsibility programs, it’s helped
with not only their employment and recruit-
ment needs, but also their clients.”
RAISING AWARENESS
Looking towards the future of AMA Plaza,
the goal is to continue towards a path of sus-