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Tesho Akindele

3 years

The world is positive sum. There is an infinite amount of money to be made. There are infinite opportunities. We can all win!

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Tesho Akindele

@Tesho13

5 months

One River North 📍Denver, CO A 16 story, 187-unit apartment building with a 10 story canyon in the middle.

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2 years

Legalize housing

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The biggest downside of walkable neighborhoods is that many of them are too expensive They’re expensive because people like them.. and for some reason we made rules that prevent building more of them

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The biggest downside of walkable neighborhoods is that many of them are too expensive. They’re expensive because people like them.. and for some reason we made rules that prevent building more of them.

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Density creates affordability

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9 months

Friendly reminder that dense cities are better for the environment than the suburbs

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A common misconception is that dense cities are bad for the environment The truth is.. cities are environmentally friendly People living in cities generally cause less pollution per person than people living in the suburbs or in rural communities

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On June 1, 2023, Charlotte is ending exclusionary zoning. The city will start allowing duplexes and triplexes to be built, by right, on single family lots. It will be interesting to see how many people take advantage of the new law and how many new housing units get built.

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Public transportation doesn’t need to be profitable Nobody demands that public schools, libraries, or fire departments are profitable We understand that these things are an investment in the well-being of our society Public transportation is an investment, not a cost

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Cities that attract young families will win big in the coming decades There is an increasing number of young families who want to stay in the city after having kids, unlike their parents who left for the suburbs

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@Tesho13

10 months

One of my favorite developments in Charlotte.. 14 single family houses on 1.2 acres

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@Tesho13

9 months

They actually did it 🙌🏾

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@RyanTClarke

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NEW: Starting in 2024, tickets to Timbers and Thorns matches will serve as TriMet tickets as well. Free rides to and from the stadium on the MAX Red/Blue lines and 4 bus routes. #RCTID #BAONPDX

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3 years

Years of hard work paid off 🤓 Thanks to @mls and @snhu for helping me get my Masters degree while playing!

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@Tesho13

1 year

When I was starting my career, my mom told me, “it’s great to be known as a good soccer player, but I’d rather you be known as a good person.” I worked every day to live up to that ❤️⚽️

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Public transportation is an economic development tool. Charlotte’s Blue Line led to billions of dollars flowing into the South End neighborhood. It brought more residents, more jobs, and more tax revenue to the city.

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If you block It will get housing here built here

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My theory… The demand for walkable neighborhoods in the US is much higher than the current supply. I’m dedicating my career to that idea.

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1 year

Soccer players 🤝 Urbanists

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1 year

LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig is having a difficult time adjusting to life in Los Angeles. He prefers cities that are not as dependent on car travel. His life off the field has been boring since arriving last summer. (Rut Vilar, Catalunya Radio) #LAGalaxy

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I wonder why houses are getting unaffordable 🤔 Maybe we should… build more houses 🏠🏡🏘

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Density allows everyday people to outbid the rich for land.

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1 year

Charlotte is a great example of the right way to build stadiums Three stadiums hosting four pro teams •Downtown •Minimal parking •Walkable to the light rail and street car

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2 years

Tickets to sporting events should double as public transit tickets on game days

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1 year

One house (2017) ➡️ 341 Apartments (2021) 📍Charlotte, NC

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Transit-oriented development 📍Charlotte, NC 2016: Empty lots 2018: Light rail opens 2023: 658 apartments open

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A common misconception is that dense cities are bad for the environment The truth is.. cities are environmentally friendly People living in cities generally cause less pollution per person than people living in the suburbs or in rural communities

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Moved to a new, more walkable neighborhood Now when we leave the house my son asks, “are we walking or driving?” An urbanist in training 😌

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Abandoned rail line ➡️ Commuter rail line?? Norfolk Southern sent a letter to the City of Charlotte saying they’re willing to consider a transaction for the O Line. If they can agree on a deal this could add a 25-mile commuter rail from Uptown Charlotte to Mooresville

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27 days

Athletes x Urbanists Welcome to the movement Christian

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We’re taking a train to every game this year. @Brewers

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3 months

A majority of Americans, in every generation, would pay more to live in a walkable neighborhood.

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8 months

When soccer meets tactical urbanism

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7 months

A little over a year ago.. This tweet changed my life

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2 years

Legalize housing

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4 years

Our fans > your fans 🦁💜

Major League Soccer

@MLS

4 years

Go off, @OrlandoCitySC drive-in watch party. Go off!

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Charlotte. 2002 & 2022

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In Orlando, someone who owns a car has access to 100x more jobs than someone who doesn’t. Car ownership shouldn’t be a requirement for getting a job.

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2 years

Champs 🏆👑

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@Tesho13

2 years

Intro to urbanism book list 📚 - Walkable City ( @JeffSpeckFAICP ) - Arbitrary Lines ( @mnolangray ) - High Cost of Free Parking ( @DonaldShoup ) - The Death and Life of Great American Cities (Jane Jacobs) Which books am I missing? ⬇️

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Tesho Akindele

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5 months

Darlington has to be in the conversation for best ever MLS player. Drafted to Portland. Wins MLS Cup Traded to Atlanta. Wins MLS Cup Traded to Columbus. Wins MLS Cup Defensive mids rarely get the recognition they deserve, but what he’s done so far in his career is incredible

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5 months

Darlington Nagbe just wins, man. ⚪️ Akron: 2010 NCAA title 🟢 Portland: 2015 MLS Cup 🇺🇸 USMNT: 2017 Gold Cup 🔴 Atlanta: 2018 MLS Cup, 2019 US Open Cup, 2019 Campeones Cup 🟡 Columbus: 2020 MLS Cup, 2021 Campeones Cup Another final in a week.

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1 year

Orlando, Thank you for some of the best years of my life The memories I’ve made and the people I’ve met in this city will always have a special place in my heart 💜 ✌🏾

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3 months

Imagine if the government made it illegal to drive anything but a luxury vehicle in your neighborhood. This is what we do with housing. In most neighborhoods it’s illegal to build anything except the most expensive type of housing… detached single family homes.

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2 years

If your parking lot is bigger than your grocery store… blame required parking minimums

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2 years

Want to reduce traffic? Improve public transportation!

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3 months

Did you know… In the US, the average parking spot (162sf) is larger than the average bedroom (132sf)

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@Tesho13

2 years

For the City 💜

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@Tesho13

2 years

Someone who owns a car in Orlando has access to 100x more jobs than someone who doesn’t Car ownership shouldn’t be a requirement for getting a job

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Being able to walk somewhere useful is the ultimate amenity for any neighborhood.

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Charlotte has a goal of 50% tree canopy coverage by 2050. To achieve that goal, we will need to prioritize dense infill development. Build more So it doesn’t housing here get built here

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7 months

Our cities would look completely different if the people designing the public transportation systems rode the bus or train to work every day

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2 months

I want it to be legal to build a coffee shop in your neighborhood.

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1 year

If our politicians had to walk, bike, or take public transportation to work once a week… our streets would look completely different

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2 years

Another @MLS player just texted me saying he’s been converted to a YIMBY 😎

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@Tesho13

4 months

Soccer has the best fan experience in US sports. Most teams have supporters groups who keep the energy high and lead the rest of the crowd in chants. Ex: The Poznan celebration from @CharlotteFC

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One of the worst things about US sports leagues continuously maximizing profit over passion is that the world’s best players don’t get to compete in environments like this. Real fans get priced out and the atmosphere at games becomes much less fun.

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Something I saw often in MLS. A 17 year old player has two choices 1. Full ride D1 scholarship 2. Pro contract for league min, ~$80k They accept the contract and give up their college eligibility. Two years later, they get cut from the team - left with no savings & no degree.

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Tesho Akindele

@Tesho13

2 years

Legalize housing means ending exclusionary zoning. Exclusionary zoning is when cities make it illegal to build anything other than a single family house (the most expensive type of housing). No duplexes, triplexes, apartments, etc.

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The coolest parts of our cities are walkable neighborhoods. We go on vacation to visit walkable neighborhoods. Our college campuses are walkable neighborhoods. Historic districts are walkable neighborhoods. The best restaurants and coffee shops are in walkable neighborhoods.

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4 months

Athletes 🤝 Urbanists

Joe Pompliano

@JoePompliano

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Luka Doncic bought a Mercedes-Benz N+ electric bike for every Dallas Mavericks player, coach, and support staff member. These bikes retail at $6,000, have dual motors, a top speed of up to 28 mph, and a 75-mile range. Pretty sweet Christmas gift.

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5 years

See you soon @OrlandoCitySC . I’m excited for the next chapter in my career and can’t wait to meet all the fans! #VamosOrlando

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2 years

For most people a car payment is their second highest monthly expense Building walkable neighborhoods helps families get rid of one or two of their cars and puts money back in their pockets

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1 year

Walkable communities are the way

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2 years

People have met neighbors, best friends, spouses, etc. on public transportation Nobody’s ever made a friend in a traffic jam

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@Tesho13

1 year

Four floors and corner stores 📍Amsterdam, Netherlands

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@Tesho13

4 years

A moment I will never forget! Standing together, confident and strong, with my brothers ✊🏾Step by step we can all change the world 🌎

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Tesho Akindele

@Tesho13

3 years

This is the first time there has ever been a you 👶🏽 So I wonder what wonderful things you will do 💭 💫 Rook Akindele. September 7, 2021

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@Tesho13

1 year

1 house (2020) ➡️ 16 townhomes (2023) 📍Charlotte, NC

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@Tesho13

2 years

Apartments on top of townhomes 📍Downtown, Montreal

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@Tesho13

2 years

Exclusionary zoning prevents middle and low income families from living in the most desirable neighborhoods by keeping the price of housing unnecessarily high.

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@Tesho13

2 years

Ending exclusionary zoning and allowing more density gives less affluent people the ability to outbid the rich for land in desirable areas.

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@Tesho13

5 years

Thank you Dallas ✌🏾

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@Tesho13

1 year

2 houses (2017) ➡️ 14 Townhomes (2021) 📍Charlotte, NC

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@Tesho13

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My American dream Walking my kids to school Riding a bike to work Taking the train to dinner

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@Tesho13

5 months

Most MLS players have contracts with a team option. That means that at the end of the year, the team decides if they want to renew your contract at a predetermined salary or cut you. A common experience for players at their end of the season meeting… You say goodbye to your…

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@Tesho13

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Something people don’t talk about enough is how difficult it is to go car free with kids An inconvenience of being car free for adults is magnified 10x when you have kids Slow/delayed transit, unsafe bike lanes or sidewalks, a walk that is 15 minutes instead of 5, etc.

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Tesho Akindele

@Tesho13

4 years

Love this City, love our fans, love this team 💜🦁 #VamosOrlando

Orlando City SC

@OrlandoCitySC

4 years

NEWS: #OrlandoCity and Tesho Akindele have agreed to a contract extension. ✍ #VamosOrlando

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A few things families want •Good jobs •Quality schools •Walkability •Diversity •Reliable public transportation •Great parks, playgrounds, and activities •Family friendly housing (Types of buildings, floor plans, amenities, etc)

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3 months

E-bike secured.

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I think it’s time I get myself an e-bike Any recommendations?

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Here’s an neighborhood amenity I can get behind! Soccer field in the middle of an apartment complex. Built by @CharlotteFC and @Centene

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@Tesho13

3 years

Olympic Champs🥇🏆⚽️ What an inspiration for the entire country! Congrats to the #CANWNT 🇨🇦🍁

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Native plants, water features, and a four story hiking trail. Developer: The Max Collaborative Architect: @madarchitects_

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Urbanists should spend more time talking about the benefits of city living and less time talking about the downside of the suburbs.

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1 year

The Dutch building a tunnel in one weekend This is what it takes to build world class cities

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Closed to cars. Open to kids. 🎃

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Transit-oriented development 📍Charlotte, NC (2016 ➡️ 2022)

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@Tesho13

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But I can't put Tesho on my jersey... Hmm 🤔 what's going on @MLS ???

Major League Soccer

@MLS

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Nickname, first name, full name... These guys do it differently.

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Why athletes should be urbanists ⬇️ •Playing games all over the world gives us insight in to what makes a great city •We can spread urbanist ideas to a diverse audience •Building better neighborhoods helps improve other social issues athletes already support

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@Tesho13

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Ingredients for better neighborhoods 1. Diverse housing options 2. Walkable 3. Access to public transportation What am I missing?

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@Tesho13

3 years

Cash Money Mueller 💰🔥⚽️

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@Tesho13

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A three part story 2013: Dropped out of school 3.5 years into an electrical engineering degree to play pro soccer. 2017: Became the first MLS player to get an undergrad through the league’s SNHU partnership. 2021: First to get a masters degree through the same program.

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Why I became a real estate developer.. I believe having more walkable neighborhoods is better for society. I want to help build those neighborhoods.

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@madarchitects_ Currently

warren

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@Tesho13 @madarchitects_ Almost done

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We turned a parking lot into a park

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2 years

Flying high 🦁💜

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We have come to expect free parking everywhere we go. But in reality… parking is expensive and we are all paying for it. The cost is just hidden in the form of higher rents and more expensive goods/services.

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@Tesho13

6 years

This is officially the best #WorldCup ever!! ⚽️😱🤯

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Empty lot (2019) ➡️ Four townhomes (2021) 📍Charlotte, NC

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3 years

Our win and my goal was dedicated to my brother @RodriSchlegel , his dad, and his whole family! We are all with you, stay strong!

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These buildings look amazing! Unfortunately, they’re just an AI rendering. Who knows of a real world project that looks something like this?

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One reason for the affordable housing crisis… We stopped building starter homes

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Empty factory (‘16) ➡️ @campnorthend (‘23) 📍Charlotte, NC

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I still can't believe I've played 💯MLS games. Thanks to everyone who supported me and believed in me.

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In walkable neighborhoods you’ll find more small businesses than large chains. So when you stop by the local cafe or coffee shop - your money goes to your neighbor across the street instead of some corperate office across the country.

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