The Bethel Center, Chicago

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The Bethel Center, Chicago
The Bethel Center, a commercial building on the
West Side of Chicago
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About The Center

• 23,000 square foot commercial building in
  underserved West Side neighborhood
• Houses sandwich and coffee shops, dry-cleaning
  business, government office and affordable day
  care center
• Accessible by public bus and L Train

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Financing

• 4.9 million project
• 1.3 million in New Markets Tax Credits
• Funding from Illinois Department of Commerce and
  Economic Opportunitys Division of Energy
• City of Chicago paid for green roof

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Green Features

• Solar panels and efficient HVAC and water systems
  reduce energy use by 50 and water use by 30
• Built on restored Brownfield site
• Water-conserving plants and landscaping
• Paint, carpet and adhesives use low-volatile
  organic compounds reduces harmful fumes

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