Community

GRAND PLACE, THE HISTORIC KANSAS CITY STAR BUILDING

The Star building has been an iconic landmark in Kansas City for over 100 years. Its structure has sheltered thousands of occupants and various businesses over the decades. After quietly standing in the shadows of the Crossroads District’s more recently constructed or rejuvenated buildings, it is the Star’s turn to shine bright again, bringing along with it a pulsating new energy to the community and its future occupants.

DIVERSITY + INCLUSION BY SAMANTHA McCLOUD

We are naturally conscience of our individual wellbeing, though sometimes overlook the value of our immediate and peripheral relationships. How we interact with each other directly impacts our cognitive and emotional wellbeing. It is important for companies to understand how they can actively foster and support equity, diversity and inclusion in their business’s foundation. Samantha McCloud, Architect at GastingerWalker’s Chicago office, shared her journey in becoming the company’s Director of Community Involvement, Diversity & Inclusion.

WELL ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS Q+A WITH EMILY TILGNER AND LAUREN NORTH

To date, 14,650 (and counting) professionals have dedicated their time to achieve the title of WELL Accredited Professional. Scott Rice reached out to two of our industry partners, Emily Tilgner and Lauren North, to share their reason for obtaining WELL AP titles and what it means to them to share their expertise.