What started out as a “crazy idea” in 2015 has become a recognized art empowerment movement in Chicago. Conceived by Rich Alapack, we all live here supports arts initiatives in schools and unites communities by spreading its mantra of inclusivity throughout the city. That’s what we call walking the walk.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. We like it that Curbed Chicago took the time to celebrate 2018’s architectural and design impact in the form of co-located libraries, affordable housing, and improved public spaces. Chicago is famous for its tall buildings, but when design and development make improvements on a small—and important—scale, everyone wins.
Having recently watched the harrowing documentary A Plastic Ocean, I was happy to see Pantone’s choice for the 2019 color of the year. With reefs rapidly disappearing due to bad waste management and climate change, “Living Coral” is a color that we hope will serve as a gentle reminder that the oceans are quickly becoming a victim of our addiction to plastics and the terrible environmental decisions being made in Washington. Save a reef—and celebrate Pantone 16-1546.
