by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 12, 2014 | Chicago, Vacant Property
It’s no secret that throughout Chicago, there are some buildings that look like they’ve seen better days. But it might surprise some people to learn that there’s a running list of proposals to demolish these unkempt buildings that have long since been abandoned. Many...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 5, 2014 | Chicago, Vacant Property
Last year, dozens of public school in the Chicago Public School system were shuttered. Since then, there’s been much discussion about what will happen to the vacant schools, with the students having been dispersed to other locations. Currently, it’s estimated that...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Feb 26, 2014 | Chicago, Construction, Vacant Property
In an effort to restore parts of Chicago instead of demolishing buildings, a city financing program that helps restore vacant and foreclosed apartment buildings has proposed to expand its restoration efforts into parts of Humboldt Park. Mayor Rahm Emanuel submitted...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Feb 4, 2014 | Construction
Keep Vacant Property Secure after Fire or Flood Damage Fire and flood damage can displace businesses and families alike. There’s nothing worse than being forced to stay away from your home or business while you think it’s being taken care of by insurance adjusters and...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Jan 28, 2014 | Vacant Property
In cities where getting to school means walking or taking public transportation for many kids, safety is of utmost importance. These same cities, however, are always going through changes, like commercial and residential properties going vacant. With school zones and...