Lisa Bertagnoli

Senior Staff Reporter at Built In

Senior Staff Reporter at Built In Austin

Senior Staff Reporter | Built In

Articles

Grants Fund Improvements in Indiana Communities

Oct 1, 2023 | states.aarp.org | Lisa Bertagnoli

Mongo, a community of about 125 residents in northeast Indiana, has a pedestrian-safety problem. Many of its streets are narrow and lack sidewalks or even a curb. Pedestrians—many of the town’s residents are older than 50—must sometimes walk on uneven grass or contend with passing cars. The streets are not passable, says Rhonda Bartlett, board vice president for the Mongo Community Development Association, a volunteer organization.
Grant Projects Focus on Safety at Home and in the Community

Sep 1, 2023 | states.aarp.org | Lisa Bertagnoli

This summer, Sig Sundholm spent many mornings sipping coffee and watching hummingbirds from a new ramp and platform in front of his house in Elgin, northwest of Chicago. In addition to serving as a bird-watching platform, the 33-foot aluminum ramp enables Sundholm’s wife, who uses a walker and sometimes a wheelchair, to leave the house more easily. It will also provide a quick exit for the couple in case of an emergency.
Notable Leaders in Finance 2023

Jul 21, 2023 | chicagobusiness.com | Lisa Bertagnoli

Now that pandemic-related financial emergencies have more or less subsided, what are notable financial leaders in the Chicago area doing with their time? Plenty. They are opening bank branches, acquiring companies, securing new clients, closing major deals and working out creative financing for buildings and other infrastructure projects.
Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023

Jun 29, 2023 | chicagobusiness.com | Lisa Bertagnoli

The 66 leaders profiled here all are innovating, and then some, on sustainability's "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra. They have launched programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the amount of garbage that goes to landfills. Initiatives they are championing cut back on water waste and save electricity. Buildings they design, both commercial and multifamily homes, make liberal use of existing materials.