Dan’s recent consecration of the world’s tallest timber building; Greg’s new gigs, and hotels to stay at while making them happen; the third space in a post-COVID world; update on the Durbin Renewal scandal in Chicago, and a preview of upcoming guests.


Intro/Outro: Super Sex by Morphine


Tall Timber:


Ascent, Milwaukee


Rocket & Tigerli, Winterthur, Switzerland


Atlassian Central, Sydney


Greg’s gig in NYC this week:


Patcraft– Shaw Industries, with:


Brad Hargraeves – Common


Evan Fain – Industrious


Boutique Hotels:


The Freehand N.Y.C.


The Standard L.A.


The Standard High Line N.Y.C.


The Ace Brooklyn


The Ace Portland – have a record player!


Why not the Nakagin Capsule Hotel?


Brooklyn Mirage(Bushwick / Ridgewood)


Brimfield Antique Flea Market – feeding ground for Roman & Williams-designed boutique hotels


Inside Amy Schumer Pretentious Hotel


McKinsey & Co NYC Taskforce to repurpose office space


Mary Ludgin, Heitman, Chicago taskforce


Durbin Renewal: Century and Consumers buildings


Greg’s new gigs


- Undisclosed fellowship, a.k.a. Pokemon NO!: Preparing cities for the metaverse, protecting real public space from virtual reality, unregulated disruptors, and more…


- Parag Khanna startup: Chief Communications Officer: Tool for modeling climate risk. Invest now in the climate-resilient regions of the world. The call is open for volunteers.


Are we living in Ready Player One or Snow Crash?


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