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On January 23rd, Related Midwest celebrated the groundbreaking of Roosevelt Square's Phase 3B in Chicago. The 160-acre mixed-use development will bring over 2,000 residences to the city's Near West Side, as well as retail space and a new Chicago library branch. The development's Phase 3B includes construction of three new mixed-income buildings with affordable and market rate residences, reinvestment in 184 existing affordable residences and establishment of the National Public Housing Museum. The Roosevelt Square's general contractor is a group of 100% minority-led firms, and the project has been designed to meet the criteria for the Chicago Sustainability Program.

Hosted on the first Saturday of every month, The Square's run club allows athletes and casual runners alike to mingle and get fit together. lululemon ambassador Alex Celis will lead runners on a two-mile loop through downtown West Palm Beach, followed by a cool down session and a visit to The Salty Donut for post-workout snacks.

On February 5th, Lila Life CEO Linda Andrews will welcome visitors to the February installment of The Wellness Hour, which centers on mindful expression and inner exploration. The one-hour workshop will lead participants through breathwork, journaling and meditation exercises that will leave them feeling more refreshed and connected.

On January 21st, children's bookstore Rohi's Readery partnered with Stix + Brix on an educational afternoon that benefitted a good cause. Children and their families were invited to build and learn together with creative architecture kits, with all event proceeds going towards nonprofit Speak Up For Kids, which helps provide book packages to local children in foster care.