Commercial Real Estate

Chip LaFleur

I recently had the opportunity to sit down briefly with Todd Ernst, a real estate broker who is handling the production needs of ACTIVESITE.  Working in Commercial Real Estate brings us into a tremendous variety of buildings, and that is one aspect that I really enjoy; the variety of space, the combination of usability and design, the meeting of efficiency with aesthetics.  ACTIVESITE provides an opportunity to experience different venues as they go through the transition between different uses and developments.  They offer a glimpse at the inner workings of various properties and developments as they transform from one use to another, bringing together local artists, businesses, and development communities.

Throughout the ArtPrize event, ACTIVESITE is hosting a huge variety of different events at their current installment at 40 Monroe Center.  Take a look at their calendar for specifics.

Additionally, ACTIVESITE has been doing a tremendous job of using social media and technology to promote what they do and their upcoming events.  Check out their blog here: http://blog.activesite.org/, you’ll find links to some videos of the collaborators and get a better idea of what they’re putting together.

We’re all looking forward to stopping by their installation, if this is the first you’ve heard of them and what they’re doing, feel free to send me a note (clafleur@ccmichigan.com) or add a comment, I’d love to hear what everyone else thinks about this project!